The Moon & Antarctica marked Modest Mouse's major-label debut, showcasing the band's signature blend of existential angst and ambitious, sprawling arrangements.
- The album was produced by Isaac Brock, who also produced Modest Mouse's previous albums, and engineer Brian Deck.
- It was the band's first album to chart on the Billboard 200, reaching number 200.
- The album's title is a reference to a quote from the 1962 novel 'Pale Fire' by Vladimir Nabokov.
Modest Mouse is an indie rock band from Issaquah, Washington. They are best known for their intricate guitar work and philosophical lyrics. In 2000, the band was at a transitional point, moving from the indie label Up Records to the major label Epic Records for this release.
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