Building Nothing Out of Something
Modest Mouse · 2000
55 min · 12 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A kaleidoscope of lo-fi textures and introspective lyrics woven into compelling indie rock soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- headphone detail hunting experience
- late-night solitary listening
- dynamic flow between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 18, 2000, 'Building Nothing Out of Something' served as a compilation of B-sides and rare tracks, marking Modest Mouse's transition from underground darlings to more widely recognized artists. This album came after their breakthrough record, 'The Lonesome Crowded West,' and before their commercial peak with 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Shins· Death Cab for Cutie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Ending Math Equation 3:23
- 2 Interstate 8 4:39
- 3 Broke 3:19
- 4 Medication 5:01
- 5 Workin’ on Leavin’ the Livin’ 6:40
- 6 All Night Diner 4:44
- 7 Baby Blue Sedan 4:04
- 8 A Life of Artic Sounds 2:29
- 9 Sleepwalkin’ 3:23
- 10 Grey Ice Water 5:05
- 11 Whenever You Breathe Out, I Breathe In (Positive Negative) 5:18
- 12 Other People’s Lives 7:10
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