Review
Well, hello there fellow music enthusiast! Let's talk about "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" by Modest Mouse, which hit the airwaves on April 6, 2004. You know, this album didn’t just inch forward; it catapulted the band into a whole new realm! With a cornucopia of sounds featuring jazzy horns from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, rustic banjos, sultry violins, and more, this album is basically like taking a magical mystery tour through a soundscape festival—for your ears only! It's refreshing to see a band who isn't afraid to mix it up like they're throwing the ultimate sonic cocktail party.
As if creativity wasn't enough, the album sure turned heads, and by that, I mean critiquers aplenty were buzzing. It raked in high praises across the board—so many adoring reviews showered about its existential lyrics and, oh boy, its intriguing musical mixtures. With an 83 Metacritic score, which is like receiving your favorite homemade pie from a loved one, the critics loved its flair for maturity and you-just-gotta-hear-this sound.
Then, let’s dive into its chart narrative— what a story! This was Modest Mouse's commercial glow-up, selling over 1.5 million copies just in the U.S. and bagging that illustrious double platinum badge by 2006. Can anyone really forget the infectious vibe of "Float On"? And "Ocean Breathes Salty" and "The World at Large" certainly helped make radio broadcasts a bit cooler. All around, the album bounded from touching heartstrings with radio-centered hooks to crooning a more eclectic, experimental tune on tracks like "Satin in a Coffin." It's like a playlist that keeps tossing delightful sonic treats.
Despite shaking hands with Epic Records, these folks kept their artistic swagger without bending much to the usual commercial pressures. So, if you haven’t feasted your ears on this yet, brace yourself—you’re in for quite a musical escapade! - Iris
