The List of Modest Mouse Albums in Order of Release Date

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 The discography of Modest Mouse consists of seven studio albums, six extended plays, two compilation albums, four low fidelity cassette releases, one live album, 25 singles, and nine reissues.

The List of  Modest Mouse Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Modest Mouse Album in Order of Release Date:

1. This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About — April 16, 1996
2. The Lonesome Crowded West — November 18, 1997
3. The Moon & Antarctica — June 13, 2000
4. Good News for People Who Love Bad News — April 6, 2004
5. We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank — March 20, 2007
6. Strangers to Ourselves — March 17, 2015
7. The Golden Casket — June 25, 2021

All Modest Mouse Albums List in Order

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1. This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About (1996)

Tracks:

1. Dramamine
2. Breakthrough
3. Custom Concern
4. Might
5. Lounge
6. Beach Side Property
7. Ionizes & Atomizes
8. Head South
9. Dog Paddle
10. Novocain Stain
11. Tundra/Desert
12. Ohio
13. Exit Does Not Exist
14. Talking Shit About a Pretty Sunset
15. Make Everyone Happy/Mechanical Birds
16. Space Travel Is Boring

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About is the debut album by American rock band Modest Mouse, released on April 16, 1996, through Up Records. Blending indie rock with punk, grunge, jazz, surf, and chamber influences, the album delivers a shifting mix of brooding slow-burners and energetic guitar-driven tracks. Its lyrics explore themes of travel, rural loneliness, and emotional isolation through a stream-of-consciousness style. Featuring mandolin, slide guitar, and cello, the album earned strong critical praise for its inventive sound and deeply personal songwriting, helping establish Modest Mouse as a distinctive voice in ’90s indie rock.

2. The Lonesome Crowded West (1997)

Tracks:

1. Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine
2. Heart Cooks Brain
3. Convenient Parking
4. Lounge (Closing Time)
5. Jesus Christ Was an Only Child
6. Doin’ the Cockroach
7. Cowboy Dan
8. Trailer Trash
9. Out of Gas
10. Long Distance Drunk
11. Shit Luck
12. Truckers Atlas
13. Polar Opposites
14. Bankrupt on Selling
15. Styrofoam Boots/It’s All Nice on Ice, Alright

The Lonesome Crowded West, released on November 18, 1997, is Modest Mouse’s acclaimed second studio album and a defining moment in indie rock. Known for its raw energy and emotional depth, the album blends thrashing, gritty rock with quiet, introspective moments, showcasing the band’s stylistic range. Its lyrics explore urbanization, faith, and the human condition through Isaac Brock’s vivid storytelling. Featuring standout tracks like “Trailer Trash” and “Convenient Parking,” the album has earned lasting critical praise and secured spots on numerous “best of the ’90s” lists. Reissued in 2014, it remains a powerful, influential milestone in Modest Mouse’s career.

3. The Moon & Antarctica (2000)

Tracks:

1. 3rd Planet
2. Gravity Rides Everything
3. Dark Center of the Universe
4. Perfect Disguise
5. Tiny Cities Made of Ashes
6. A Different City
7. The Cold Part
8. Alone Down There
9. The Stars Are Projectors
10. Wild Packs of Family Dogs
11. Paper Thin Walls
12. I Came as a Rat
13. Lives
14. Life Like Weeds
15. What People Are Made Of

The Moon & Antarctica is Modest Mouse’s acclaimed third studio album, released on June 13, 2000, through Epic Records. Marking their major-label debut, the album showcases a deeper, more atmospheric sound shaped by producer Brian Deck and expanded studio resources. Featuring introspective lyrics, experimental textures, and themes of life, death, and isolation, it became a defining moment in the band’s evolution. Though quieter and more intricate than their earlier work, critics praised its ambition and emotional depth, later calling it one of the greatest indie rock records ever made. The album peaked at No. 120 on the Billboard 200 and eventually earned a Gold certification.

4. Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2004)

Tracks:

1. Horn Intro
2. The World at Large
3. Float On
4. Ocean Breathes Salty
5. Dig Your Grave
6. Bury Me with It
7. Dance Hall
8. Bukowski
9. This Devil’s Workday
10. The View
11. Satin in a Coffin
12. Interlude (Milo)
13. Blame It on the Tetons
14. Black Cadillacs
15. One Chance
16. The Good Times Are Killing Me

Good News for People Who Love Bad News is Modest Mouse’s acclaimed fourth studio album, released on April 6, 2004, through Epic Records. Featuring hit singles like “Float On,” “Ocean Breathes Salty,” and “The World at Large,” the album blends indie rock charm with introspective songwriting. Despite drummer Jeremiah Green’s absence, it became one of the band’s most successful releases, earning a Grammy nomination and eventually being certified 2× platinum. Praised for its emotional depth, inventive production, and memorable melodies, the album remains a standout in Modest Mouse’s catalog and a defining record of early 2000s alternative music.

5. We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007)

Tracks:

1. March into the Sea
2. Dashboard
3. Fire It Up
4. Florida
5. Parting of the Sensory
6. Missed the Boat
7. We’ve Got Everything
8. Fly Trapped in a Jar
9. Education
10. Little Motel
11. Steam Engenius
12. Spitting Venom
13. People as Places as People
14. Invisible

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank is Modest Mouse’s ambitious 2007 fifth studio album, known for its bold nautical theme and energetic, adventurous sound. Featuring Johnny Marr of The Smiths as a full band member and marking the final appearance of bassist Eric Judy, the album blends sharp guitar work, inventive rhythms, and Isaac Brock’s vivid storytelling. Recorded with producer Dennis Herring, it includes standout singles like “Dashboard” and “Missed the Boat.” Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and later certified Gold, the album remains one of Modest Mouse’s most acclaimed and accessible releases, showcasing the band at a creative peak.

6. Strangers to Ourselves (2015)

Tracks:

1. Strangers to Ourselves
2. Lampshades on Fire
3. Shit in Your Cut
4. Pistol (A. Cunanan, Miami, FL. 1996)
5. Ansel
6. The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box
7. Coyotes
8. Pups to Dust
9. Sugar Boats
10. Wicked Campaign
11. Be Brave
12. God Is an Indian and You’re an Asshole
13. The Tortoise and the Tourist
14. The Best Room
15. Of Course We Know

“Strangers to Ourselves” is the sixth studio album by American alternative rock band Modest Mouse, released on March 17, 2015, marking their return after an eight-year hiatus. Known for its eclectic sound and reflective themes, the album blends indie rock, experimental textures, and emotive songwriting. It features standout singles like “Lampshades on Fire,” “Coyotes,” and “The Best Room.” Produced and mixed in part by Joe Zook, the album received generally favorable reviews and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Its striking cover art showcases an aerial view of Venture Out RV Resort in Mesa, Arizona.

7. The Golden Casket (2021)

Tracks:

1. Fuck Your Acid Trip
2. We Are Between
3. We’re Lucky
4. Walking & Running
5. Wooden Soldiers
6. Transmitting Receiving
7. The Sun Hasn’t Left
8. Lace Your Shoes
9. Never Fuck a Spider on the Fly
10. Leave a Light On
11. Japanese Trees
12. Back to the Middle

The Golden Casket is Modest Mouse’s seventh studio album, released on June 25, 2021 through Epic Records. Produced by Dave Sardy and Jacknife Lee, the album blends vibrant psychedelic rock with experimental electronic textures. It features standout singles like “We Are Between,” “Leave a Light On,” and “The Sun Hasn’t Left.” The release marks the final appearances of longtime members Jim Fairchild, Lisa Molinaro, and drummer Jeremiah Green. Widely praised, the album earned a strong Metacritic score of 78, with critics highlighting its colorful soundscapes, emotional depth, and inventive production. It also reached No. 7 on Billboard’s Top Alternative Albums chart.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring Modest Mouse Albums in Order offers a clear look at how the band evolved from an underground indie rock act into a widely respected alternative music powerhouse. Formed in 1993 by Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, and Eric Judy, the group gained early acclaim with albums like The Lonesome Crowded West and The Moon & Antarctica before achieving mainstream success with Good News for People Who Love Bad News. From their debut This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About to The Golden Casket, each release highlights their unique sound, lyrical depth, and lasting influence on modern indie and alternative rock music.

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