album · April 16, 1996
This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Glacial Pace RecordingsSee this day
indie rockalternative
This debut album introduced Modest Mouse's signature blend of angular guitars and existential dread, laying the groundwork for their future indie success. It captures the raw energy of a band finding its voice.
- The album was produced by Isaac Brock and Steve W. Smith.
- It was originally released on the independent label Glacial Pace Recordings.
- The album's runtime is over one hour, unusual for an indie rock release at the time.
Modest Mouse is an indie rock band from Issaquah, Washington, known for their idiosyncratic song structures and often anxious lyrical themes. This debut album arrived as the band was establishing its presence in the Pacific Northwest's burgeoning alternative scene of the mid-1990s.
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