Album Review

Modest Mouse is back with a new album that showcases their interesting sound. The group is known for such hits as “float on” and “the world at large” both of which have appeared on many TV shows over the years. The new album is titled “No one’s first but your next”. This album is very much the bands other albums in the sense that the have that sam eunique sound. The range of the band is incredible and can be seen on the range of instruments they use, from a banjo, to more brass instruments, and also have songs with classic guitar riffs and a violin. The range of instruments leads to that unique sound, that is quite refreshing. The group also uses very clever guitar riffs to create new sounds, in the appropriate titled whale song the group uses a riff that has a sound of a real whale. This song also has layered vocals, which all combines to make the song very unique. The album lyrics are very creative as can be seen with some of the song titles such as The Whale song. But the group has put together an album that displays lyrical talent you just have to listen to the metaphors being used there is a method to the madness. The songs do talk about real thing you just got to listen and get past the titles.

A special thing about this album is has to do with the music video for the song King Rat, the video was shoot by the late and great Heath Ledger is his music video directorial debut. Here is a link to check out the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQLhWqek7i0

Overall I give the album a 4/5, the album brings a unique sound and while it is a very short album only 8 songs they are all quality sounds. The only reason the album could not get higher is the reason is it good, the unique sound. While I find the sound refreshing I realize that it may not be for everyone. I do encourage everyone to give it a listen if you are tired of hearing the same old thing.

My favourite songs on the album are: King rat, the whale song and guilty cocker spaniel.