Ocean Breathes Salty
Modest Mouse · 2005
11 min · 3 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, crafting a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimately personal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ocean Breathes Salty — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics that explore themes of nostalgia and existential reflection.
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Float On — As one of Modest Mouse's most recognizable songs, this track combines upbeat instrumentation with a message of resilience, making it an anthem for perseverance.
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Ocean Breathes Salty (live studio session) — This live rendition highlights the raw energy of Modest Mouse's performance style while maintaining the song's emotional weight, showcasing their ability to connect with audiences.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP marked Modest Mouse's transition to mainstream recognition after their breakthrough album.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflection· raw studio energy
- Career context
- Ocean Breathes Salty marks Modest Mouse's transition into mainstream recognition following their breakthrough album Good News for People Who Love Bad News. Released in January 2005, this EP capitalizes on the band's growing popularity, showcasing their unique blend of indie rock and lo-fi influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Shins· Death Cab for Cutie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ocean Breathes Salty (album version) 3:47
- 2 Float On (live studio session) 3:38
- 3 Ocean Breathes Salty (live studio session) 3:53
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