Good News for People Who Love Bad News
Modest Mouse · 2004
48 min · 16 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
Eclectic indie rock blends heartfelt lyrics with off-kilter melodies and a refreshing sense of optimism amid chaos.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on April 6, 2004, 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News' marked Modest Mouse's major label debut following their earlier success with 'The Moon & Antarctica.' This album propelled the band into mainstream recognition, showcasing their unique blend of indie rock and lo-fi aesthetics while solidifying their presence in the early 2000s alternative music scene.
- If you like
- indie rock, lo-fi
Good News for People Who Love Bad News is an album by Modest Mouse, released in 2004. Eclectic indie rock blends heartfelt lyrics with off-kilter melodies and a refreshing sense of optimism amid chaos. 'Good News' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Its hit single 'Float On' became an anthem of positivity, receiving extensive radio play and influencing a generation of indie rock bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Good News for People Who Love Bad News sound like?
Eclectic indie rock blends heartfelt lyrics with off-kilter melodies and a refreshing sense of optimism amid chaos. Rooted in indie rock and lo-fi.
What makes Good News for People Who Love Bad News by Modest Mouse notable?
'Good News' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album. Its hit single 'Float On' became an anthem of positivity, receiving extensive radio play and influencing a generation of indie rock bands. Released on April 6, 2004, 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News' marked Modest Mouse's major label debut following their earlier success with 'The Moon & Antarctica.' This album propelled the band into mainstream recognition, showcasing their unique blend of indie rock and lo-fi aesthetics while solidifying their presence in the early 2000s alternative music scene.
Who is Good News for People Who Love Bad News for?
Good News for People Who Love Bad News works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Good News for People Who Love Bad News?
Good News for People Who Love Bad News has 16 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Horn Intro 0:09
- 2 The World at Large Standout 4:32
- 3 Float On Standout 3:28
- 4 Ocean Breathes Salty Standout 3:49
- 5 Dig Your Grave 0:12
- 6 Bury Me With It 3:49
- 7 Dance Hall 2:57
- 8 Bukowski 4:14
- 9 This Devil’s Workday 2:19
- 10 The View 4:13
- 11 Satin in a Coffin 2:35
- 12 Interlude (Milo) 0:58
- 13 Blame It on the Tetons 5:24
- 14 Black Cadillacs 2:43
- 15 One Chance 3:04
- 16 The Good Times Are Killing Me 4:16
Release Date
April 6, 2004
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
48 min 50 sec
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