For the most part, I like to focus my energy on those artists that I find to be underrated. With all the ridiculously overrated music on the airwaves these days, somebody's got to spread the word about all these lesser-known musicians that sound a million times better than the garbage you hear on the radio or see on MTV.
The first band that came to mind as I was coming up with ideas for this blog post this morning was Modest Mouse. I was under the impression that they were a pretty well-known band with good recognition. I never really gave them a chance until a few weeks ago. Years ago, I heard that "Float On" track, didn't like it very much, and so I dismissed them. But it seemed people actually liked that song and the band, or so I thought.
I have recently been reintroduced to Modest Mouse, and I gave their other tracks a listen. Go figure, they're my new favorite band (if you know me at all, you are already well aware of the fact that my "favorite band" changes on a monthly basis).
So I got a hold of two Modest Mouse albums, Good News For People Who Who Love Bad News and We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, and I must say they are both stellar albums that you can listen to all the way through. They have catchy beats and intoxicating vocals. They tell a story with each song. Trust me, Google their lyrics.
And I honestly didn't consider them an "underrated" band until I began asking my pals about their opinion of Modest Mouse. I get into musical conversations with anyone and everyone, friends and strangers. To my surprise, the consensus was that no one really listened to their music. I couldn't believe it!
I guess that's why I'm here now, sharing four of my favorite Modest Mouse tracks below. Please give them a listen. And if after you listen (to all four!) you still don't care about them, so be it. But if you fall in love with their music like I did, you owe me!
Modest Mouse - Education
Modest Mouse - Bukowski
Modest Mouse - We've Got Everything
Modest Mouse - Invisible
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