We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank
Modest Mouse · 2007
62 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A kaleidoscopic blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation woven through indie rock's tapestry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- wave-like pacing for reflective moments
- engaging storytelling through varied rhythms
- kaleidoscopic instrumentation for exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank' marked Modest Mouse's first album after signing with a major label, Epic Records. This album followed their 2004 breakthrough 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' which propelled them into mainstream success. The addition of former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr added a new dimension to their sound, reflecting both growth and experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Built to Spill· The Shins· Death Cab for Cutie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 March Into the Sea 3:30
- 2 Dashboard 4:06
- 3 Fire It Up 4:34
- 4 Florida 2:57
- 5 Parting of the Sensory 5:34
- 6 Missed the Boat 4:24
- 7 We’ve Got Everything 3:40
- 8 Fly Trapped in a Jar 4:29
- 9 Education 3:56
- 10 Little Motel 4:44
- 11 Steam Engenius 4:26
- 12 Spitting Venom 8:27
- 13 People as Places as People 3:42
- 14 Invisible 3:59
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