Nov
13
2004

All Tomorrow’s Parties is an annual event that draws hordes of music goers to the beaches of southern California. This year with Modest Mouse as curators, it was a rock and indie dream come true – the phenomenal line up seemed unreal, simply too good to be true. I’d been dreaming of and lusting for [...]
Dec
29
2003

OTO Rating: 10/10 The Lonesome Crowded West is an exemplary model of classic Modest Mouse. It is been stated to be the album that defines the band. It represents all that they stand for and proves to the music world that they are more than just another indie rock band. Modest Mouse not only [...]
Oct
27
2003

OTO Rating: 10/10 Beauty lurks in the strangest places and Ugly Casanova undoubtedly embodies this notion. Ugly Casanova is a side project for Isaac Brock, lead singer/songwriter of Modest Mouse. Other members to Ugly Casanova include Brian Deck & Tim Rutili from Red Red Meat & Califone, Paul Jenkins of Black Heart Procession and John [...]
Aug
07
2003

Did you ever buy one of those albums that, after owning if for a few weeks, you realize you haven’t even heard ¾ of the songs yet? Reason being, at least in the case of albums like “This is a long drive for someone with nothing to think about”, you’ve gotten so much enjoyment out [...]