Released 30 years ago
This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Modest Mouse · 1996
74 min · 16 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
Lo-fi melodies entwine with introspective lyrics, creating a desolate yet reflective atmosphere throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with introspection
- reflective atmosphere for solitude
- dynamic journey through emotions
- long drives with thoughtful themes
- lo-fi melodies for deep thinking
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About' marks Modest Mouse's debut album, introducing their distinctive sound to the indie rock scene. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown, having formed just a few years earlier in 1993 and previously releasing only a couple of EPs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Shins· Death Cab for Cutie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dramamine 5:42
- 2 Breakthrough 4:06
- 3 Custom Concern 4:28
- 4 Might 1:31
- 5 Lounge 6:33
- 6 Beach Side Property 6:59
- 7 She Ionizes & Atomizes 4:21
- 8 Head South 4:22
- 9 Dog Paddle 2:02
- 10 Novocain Stain 3:42
- 11 Tundra / Desert 5:24
- 12 Ohio 6:01
- 13 Exit Does Not Exist 4:57
- 14 Talking Shit About a Pretty Sunset 5:50
- 15 Make Everyone Happy / Mechanical Birds 6:04
- 16 Space Travel Is Boring 1:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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