The screeching and eerily unsettling guitar (?) That weaves through the track does a great job at suggesting that the negative is just there, ever present
Float On is their biggest hit, but Modest Mouse has much more complex and odd songs. Also I think Issac Brock is one of if not the best lyricist of the era, he has such poetic turn of phrase.
He's amazing! Everything is so complicated yet so obvious, and it sounds almost well known first time you listen to one of his lyrics. Profound poetry for mankind. Basic yet huge!
Yeah, this is like their "creep" if compared to radiohead. It's the song everyone knows, but it isn't representative of how massively deep their discography is.
I haven't heard this band in years, but hearing it again makes me hope this band is one the kids "discover" while they are fascinated by the 90s right now.
I heard this a million times on the radio in the 90's. And I'm ashamed to say that I never listened to another song of theirs until about 2 years ago lol. They are fantastic. So many great songs! I guess what I'm saying is if I can do it in my 40's then maybe there's hope for these kids after all :D
I remember seeing this music video on MTV late at night during my middle school years and was taken aback by how much I enjoyed the song. I looked forward to listening to it every night! It truly is a song about going with the flow, to always look forward and "float on" to the next moment in life. It is also super satisfying to play on the guitar. Simple, yet elegant.
I love Modest Mouse. Float On is a fun song. I personally would have picked World at Large for you to react to. It's beautiful, "big," and interesting.
The world at large, float on, and the ocean breathes salty should all be listened to as a unit and each one should be seen as a movement in a larger piece, musically and thematically.
I hadn't heard of this before playing a Rock Band game on Wii way back when... those games brought a lot to me despite my perceived already eclectic tastes.
Funny how some songs (often the big, popular ones) I just don't absorb the lyrics at all, they're just vibes, and the vibe of this one is definitely shake it off and keep bopping...now that you've helped me unpack it it's so obvious and vibes that way even more! I'm sipping my coffee, a little tired needing to get to jury duty shortly, this song and video was a nice lift for my day 😄The late 90s/00s indie rock movement was full of good stuff, PNW artists like these guys, The Shins, Death Cab For Cutie, etc. drove a lot of it. I might recommend Fleet Foxes to you - more folk-ey than this but with Simon & Garfunkelesque vibes I bet you'll love them!
So glad you reviewed Float On by Modest Mouse. I had an obsession with this song for a while. It’s uplifting. I love the jangly guitar sound and the theme of the song. Addictive and fun with an edge.
The song has this lighter theme but also a darker theme. The album is full of wrestling with death and religion. And in this context, the float on can also denote floating on to the other side. Definitely recommend listening to more of their work.
Such a fascinating artifact. Isaac Brock was one of the most gifted lyricists of his generation. He wrote dozens of more interesting songs, but it’s a testament to his talent and the strange times that Modest Mouse briefly had the most popular rock song in the world
My first time hearing this and I really enjoyed it. It has a bit of a punk sound to me. Hopefully you will get to listen to some classic punk soon, since you really haven't done any yet. Bands like the The Clash, The Ramones and The Sex Pistols are the prime examples. You may not like these, but they are an important part of rock history. I liked your take on the messaging and lyrics on this one. I enjoyed your reaction.
Yes, I think Vlad must have an aversion to the "punk" bands, but I think Amy might enjoy them. I would at least like to hear her reaction and analysis of their songs. And at least they qualify as rock, unlike much of the music she's listened to.
@@johnsilva9139 I'm sure they will eventually get to some classic punk. There is so much great music out there that it sometimes takes a while to get to what we want them to hear. And ever since they have stepped up their release schedule they tend to get to at least two classics per week, not counting the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Queen. But we should keep mentioning it in the comments, which will hopefully get it on their radar. I used to think that Amy probably wouldn't like punk, even though I still thought it was important for her to hear. But now that she has gained a lot more experience with rock music, I am always impressed that she seems to like stuff that I previously thought she wouldn't like. So now I have more confidence she will like, or at least appreciate, some classic punk.
Hear, hear! Virgin Rock needs punk music! There's so much good stuff. The Clash might be good to start with: "London Calling", or "White Man in Hammersmith Palais", or even "I Fought The Law" compared with Buddy Holly's version. "English Civil War" would resonate with music that Amy already knows. Maybe it would work better to start with something gentler, like "Spanish Bombs" or "Lost in the Supermarket", but at some point, you just have to get some loud punk rock and let it roar! How can you understand modern rock music without it?
Modest Mouse is a gem. Have loved them since I was 11 (2004) and have gone on to discover everything they've ever done and am still on board. Finally got to see them last year.
I don't know why I'm slightly surprised, but this was a really great reaction! At first I thought Modest Mouse was a bit outside what you would like, but you sure appreciate it!
Hello, I am waiting for you to react to some more Genesis songs like Suppers Ready, The Cinema Show and The Musical Box, especially since you like(d) Firth Of Fifth so much. Love your reviews, keep up the good work...😀... cheers Big Pumba aka Harrie from Groningen (the north of the Netherlands)
This song follows a theme on the album “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”. All of the songs are worth listening to, but I recommend “The Lonesome Crowded West” and their songs like “Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine”, and “Heart Cooks Brain”. I think Isaac is giving his pure emotional response to living in the pacific north west, and Montana and Washington to be specific. I have lived there and there is a vibe.
This was the last song at my wedding. Just a reminder that we're all only here for a little bit and to make the best of it. Guest from 3 different generations, most unfamiliar with the song, danced in a big ol' circle singing along simply intuiting the message. One of my best memories.
The melody and hook to this song are so catchy, and the breakdown where it switches from 4/4 to 2/4 is so fun. It's a weird way to craft a pop song, and it has all the indie ingredients of that time, but it still sticks to you like the best pop songs do. Also, if you want an illustration of how well the song works, listen to Mark Kozelek cover the song where almost all of it is just his voice and a piano with some echo effects: ruclips.net/video/F7g8ec01u88/видео.html Also note that even though his version sounds so much slower and sadder, he's actually singing it at almost the same tempo as the album original.
I saw them together once in Atlanta. I have to admit though it was The Shins that ended up stealing the show. They were very good live. Modest Mouse was kinda off that night or something. Just wasn't really feeling it. Too big of a stage, too many people involved in their set. I'd rather just see the old Modest Mouse as like a 4 piece. The Shins were kind of classic in set up. They all stood in the front, spaced out like some Motown band or something.
This song and album was such a huge departure from their earlier work. I hated it when it came out but it grew on me very much. I would love to see you check out some of their earlier work for contrast's sake.
Modest Mouse were really creative and unique. Hope you cover some of their older songs like '3 Inch Horses, Two faced Monsters' or 'Gravity Rides Everything' or '3rd Planet'>
Glad to see any Modest Mouse song reaction, but I think, musically speaking, you would have had more to say about their songs "Good Times are Killing Me" or "Bukowski" from the same album.
The most disconcerting part of the music video for this song were all the sheep singing Float On and believing everything would be okay while going into the farm's slaughterhouse. That was a message about how we all blindly go through life, believing things will always turn out okay, but not seeing that we all end up in the same place.
They really dropped the ball with that video, there should have been a final scene where you see that they're just being sheared, not slaughtered, and all the dread you had just gets dispelled.
Fantastic Indie/Alternative band.. Check out.. Dashboard.. Satellite Skin.. Missed the Boat.. Paper Thin Walls.. Float On.. Little Motel.. and for something weird/heavy "FLY TRAPPED IN A JAR".. Cheers
Always thought this song was written in an Irish pub. And remember it being played at a sporting event where the crowed started chanting. In other words beer makes it much better. Cheers!🎉
Strange. I'm very much a music person, and was very much aware of things going on at that time, and I seriously always thought this was from one of the post-Brit Pop bands that so often sounded like this, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, etc...
This song really did launch them, but it's not even top 10 of their best songs. Musically, lyrically, vibally. It's still an absolute treasure from them, though. There's a reason it was a mainstream hit. Really hope to see you listen to something from their albums 'Lonesome Crowded West', 'This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About', or 'The Moon And Antarctica'.
Hello, I recommend you listen to Muse - Exogenesis Symphony Full Muse are one of the most innovative bands of the past 25 years, incorporating classical, progressive, alternative, and other subgenres in their music. In this case Exogenesis Symphony is comprised of 3 parts, and as the name suggests, it is classical/operatic sounding. Each part is unique but at the same time add up to tell a full story, one I think you might really enjoy.
Lovely reaction to such a great song. 😊 For anyone interested, there's a beautiful ukulele cover of this song on here. Look for "Modest Mouse "Float On" Cover by CassiRaye".
Whenever dharma declines and the purpose of life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth. I am born in every age to protect the good, to destroy evil, and to reestablish dharma. - Bhagavadgita by Lord Krishna -
Ok, so, another comment no one will ever read! Anyway, The song "Float On" is great on its own. BUT. On the Album, it's the middle part of a wonderful 3 song set. (4 if you count the 9 second horn intro) So listen to it like this. The World At Large - ruclips.net/video/1TXdU9LMmv4/видео.html Float On - ruclips.net/video/gJmScRhn0Nw/видео.html Ocean Breathes Salty - ruclips.net/video/zw-N-G1emhU/видео.html Give that a shot.
@levindy6 it was the most recent episode of the Bad Friends podcast. It's here on RUclips. I don't have a time stamp but I remember it being pretty early on in the show.
And also, I'm a new fan here. I've watched so many of these videos today. She's wonderful at breaking down the songs that sometimes we don't think enough into! So well done.
Have you listened to Chappell Roan? Also, why don't you take what you've learned about rock/pop music and write a song in the genre you enjoy most? I enjoy watching your reactions.
Love Modest Mouse, but Float On is well known to not be representative of their sound. I recommend 'Missed the Boat' or 'Dashboard' to get a good feel of them.
modest mouse has written some of the most obliterating, depressive, off-putting, yet most beautiful music of all time. it's why they're one of my favorite bands. there's that saying, the best comedians are the saddest people. or something like that.
This song is good news for people who love bad news.
the album , good one . he is a card and a genius in his own right, when he isnt drunk.
We've lost the plot and we just can't choose.
Aha xD
I thought that was "Bury me with it" ;-P
@@deathkampdrone a man of culture I see. Cuz you're right
The screeching and eerily unsettling guitar (?) That weaves through the track does a great job at suggesting that the negative is just there, ever present
Another thing to remember is that corpses float.
Float On is their biggest hit, but Modest Mouse has much more complex and odd songs. Also I think Issac Brock is one of if not the best lyricist of the era, he has such poetic turn of phrase.
2nd
He's amazing! Everything is so complicated yet so obvious, and it sounds almost well known first time you listen to one of his lyrics. Profound poetry for mankind. Basic yet huge!
I think March into the Sea would be a very interesting first listen. It strikes me as orchestral.
Yeah, this is like their "creep" if compared to radiohead. It's the song everyone knows, but it isn't representative of how massively deep their discography is.
@jlarry1 we were dead is my favorite album. Huge fan, love all their stuff, but WWD was my first love and it hasn't changed in 15 years.
I haven't heard this band in years, but hearing it again makes me hope this band is one the kids "discover" while they are fascinated by the 90s right now.
I heard this a million times on the radio in the 90's. And I'm ashamed to say that I never listened to another song of theirs until about 2 years ago lol. They are fantastic. So many great songs!
I guess what I'm saying is if I can do it in my 40's then maybe there's hope for these kids after all :D
I teach high school and make sure my kids hear all of the great tunes of our time. You’re right, they love the 90s and 2000s music!
@@ks5553 The song came out in 2004 so i doubt you heard it in the 90s lol
what a band , and always a vibe .. great live band ... truly alternative .
see so much early influence on Arcade Fire with them. So good
I remember seeing this music video on MTV late at night during my middle school years and was taken aback by how much I enjoyed the song. I looked forward to listening to it every night! It truly is a song about going with the flow, to always look forward and "float on" to the next moment in life. It is also super satisfying to play on the guitar. Simple, yet elegant.
Crazy that I've hear this song so many times but never really listened to it. And whoa.
I love Modest Mouse. Float On is a fun song. I personally would have picked World at Large for you to react to. It's beautiful, "big," and interesting.
The world at large, float on, and the ocean breathes salty should all be listened to as a unit and each one should be seen as a movement in a larger piece, musically and thematically.
Amazing and revolutionary band, great fun, and a fantastic reaction. Thank you!
I hadn't heard of this before playing a Rock Band game on Wii way back when... those games brought a lot to me despite my perceived already eclectic tastes.
This song is basically “sh*t happens but it isn’t the end of the world” in a nutshell lol
even if things get a little too heavy, we'll all float on, alright
Funny how some songs (often the big, popular ones) I just don't absorb the lyrics at all, they're just vibes, and the vibe of this one is definitely shake it off and keep bopping...now that you've helped me unpack it it's so obvious and vibes that way even more! I'm sipping my coffee, a little tired needing to get to jury duty shortly, this song and video was a nice lift for my day 😄The late 90s/00s indie rock movement was full of good stuff, PNW artists like these guys, The Shins, Death Cab For Cutie, etc. drove a lot of it. I might recommend Fleet Foxes to you - more folk-ey than this but with Simon & Garfunkelesque vibes I bet you'll love them!
So glad you reviewed Float On by Modest Mouse. I had an obsession with this song for a while. It’s uplifting. I love the jangly guitar sound and the theme of the song. Addictive and fun with an edge.
This is the first time I think of Talking Heads hearing this jolly song.
I like their song dashboard similar vibe
The song has this lighter theme but also a darker theme. The album is full of wrestling with death and religion. And in this context, the float on can also denote floating on to the other side. Definitely recommend listening to more of their work.
Such a fascinating artifact. Isaac Brock was one of the most gifted lyricists of his generation. He wrote dozens of more interesting songs, but it’s a testament to his talent and the strange times that Modest Mouse briefly had the most popular rock song in the world
My first time hearing this and I really enjoyed it. It has a bit of a punk sound to me. Hopefully you will get to listen to some classic punk soon, since you really haven't done any yet. Bands like the The Clash, The Ramones and The Sex Pistols are the prime examples. You may not like these, but they are an important part of rock history. I liked your take on the messaging and lyrics on this one. I enjoyed your reaction.
Yes, I think Vlad must have an aversion to the "punk" bands, but I think Amy might enjoy them. I would at least like to hear her reaction and analysis of their songs. And at least they qualify as rock, unlike much of the music she's listened to.
buzzcocks
@@johnsilva9139 I'm sure they will eventually get to some classic punk. There is so much great music out there that it sometimes takes a while to get to what we want them to hear. And ever since they have stepped up their release schedule they tend to get to at least two classics per week, not counting the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Queen. But we should keep mentioning it in the comments, which will hopefully get it on their radar. I used to think that Amy probably wouldn't like punk, even though I still thought it was important for her to hear. But now that she has gained a lot more experience with rock music, I am always impressed that she seems to like stuff that I previously thought she wouldn't like. So now I have more confidence she will like, or at least appreciate, some classic punk.
Hear, hear! Virgin Rock needs punk music! There's so much good stuff. The Clash might be good to start with: "London Calling", or "White Man in Hammersmith Palais", or even "I Fought The Law" compared with Buddy Holly's version. "English Civil War" would resonate with music that Amy already knows. Maybe it would work better to start with something gentler, like "Spanish Bombs" or "Lost in the Supermarket", but at some point, you just have to get some loud punk rock and let it roar! How can you understand modern rock music without it?
@@gtjacobs3994 All great recommendations. "London Calling" was the one that came to mind for me as the best and most representative place to start.
I needed this today thank you 🙏
Cute song, very bouncy. Bounce high enough, and-- you'll float! Wheeee!
Yes, even bouncing back can sometimes bring you up to a better level than before.
Modest Mouse is a gem. Have loved them since I was 11 (2004) and have gone on to discover everything they've ever done and am still on board. Finally got to see them last year.
I don't know why I'm slightly surprised, but this was a really great reaction! At first I thought Modest Mouse was a bit outside what you would like, but you sure appreciate it!
A recommendation for the Halloween season is Bloodletting (the vampire song) by Concrete Blonde. It has very rich vocals.
GREAT song
Hello, I am waiting for you to react to some more Genesis songs like Suppers Ready, The Cinema Show and The Musical Box, especially since you like(d) Firth Of Fifth so much. Love your reviews, keep up the good work...😀... cheers Big Pumba aka Harrie from Groningen (the north of the Netherlands)
Steel Dan and all the prog 70s masterpieces please:-)❤
Hearing you talk about the water at the end made me think of Aqueous Transmission.
I think you'd like that one a LOT
2004! damn where did the time go. Didn't realize this song was so old
I am a "glass half empty" person by nature, but I love this song. It's so enjoyable to listen to & it always boosts me up
Just remember, that half full, half empty, half, a glass is still a glass. And it can always be refilled.
👍🐺
This song follows a theme on the album “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”. All of the songs are worth listening to, but I recommend “The Lonesome Crowded West” and their songs like “Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine”, and “Heart Cooks Brain”. I think Isaac is giving his pure emotional response to living in the pacific north west, and Montana and Washington to be specific. I have lived there and there is a vibe.
They recently reprinted the vinyle, glad to add it to my collection with their remixes.
Would definitely recommend Missed The Boat since you like looking into the lyrics. So much packed into that song.
This was the last song at my wedding. Just a reminder that we're all only here for a little bit and to make the best of it. Guest from 3 different generations, most unfamiliar with the song, danced in a big ol' circle singing along simply intuiting the message. One of my best memories.
The melody and hook to this song are so catchy, and the breakdown where it switches from 4/4 to 2/4 is so fun. It's a weird way to craft a pop song, and it has all the indie ingredients of that time, but it still sticks to you like the best pop songs do.
Also, if you want an illustration of how well the song works, listen to Mark Kozelek cover the song where almost all of it is just his voice and a piano with some echo effects: ruclips.net/video/F7g8ec01u88/видео.html
Also note that even though his version sounds so much slower and sadder, he's actually singing it at almost the same tempo as the album original.
Modest mouse 👍 Siouxsie and the banshees, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bauhaus, Dead Can Dance, Pixies...
... and down here, You'll - Float - Too! (heehee)
Amazing group. So many songs to recommend.
Modest Mouse is my type of music
Modest Mouse & The Shins were my favorites when I was in middle school
I saw them together once in Atlanta. I have to admit though it was The Shins that ended up stealing the show. They were very good live. Modest Mouse was kinda off that night or something. Just wasn't really feeling it. Too big of a stage, too many people involved in their set. I'd rather just see the old Modest Mouse as like a 4 piece. The Shins were kind of classic in set up. They all stood in the front, spaced out like some Motown band or something.
This band is always a vibe. Never fails.
Saw them play this last Thursday!
One of my all-time favourite songs.
YES
ALRIGHT.
This song and album was such a huge departure from their earlier work. I hated it when it came out but it grew on me very much. I would love to see you check out some of their earlier work for contrast's sake.
Modest Mouse were really creative and unique. Hope you cover some of their older songs like '3 Inch Horses, Two faced Monsters' or 'Gravity Rides Everything' or '3rd Planet'>
Glad to see any Modest Mouse song reaction, but I think, musically speaking, you would have had more to say about their songs "Good Times are Killing Me" or "Bukowski" from the same album.
The most disconcerting part of the music video for this song were all the sheep singing Float On and believing everything would be okay while going into the farm's slaughterhouse. That was a message about how we all blindly go through life, believing things will always turn out okay, but not seeing that we all end up in the same place.
They really dropped the ball with that video, there should have been a final scene where you see that they're just being sheared, not slaughtered, and all the dread you had just gets dispelled.
@@jadedandbittershould ask for a sequel.
I love Modest Mouse! This song fun.
I forgot about this song, haven’t heard it in over a decade.
I'll suggest "Oh Valencia" by The Decemberists.
Modest Mouse has Johnny Marr from The Smiths contributing some guitar parts on some of their work (not sure about this song)
He also joined the cribs for a period of time and The The for the Mind Bomb album and tour.
Fantastic Indie/Alternative band.. Check out.. Dashboard.. Satellite Skin.. Missed the Boat.. Paper Thin Walls.. Float On.. Little Motel.. and for something weird/heavy "FLY TRAPPED IN A JAR".. Cheers
Always thought this song was written in an Irish pub. And remember it being played at a sporting event where the crowed started chanting. In other words beer makes it much better. Cheers!🎉
My favorite song by them is called "parting of the sensory" please do that one
Gotta say the good times are killing me is one of my favorite songs
aww my favorite baaaand
We all float down here, Amy.
If you like this song from these dudes from my back yard I think you'll really dig their local contemporaries... Death Cab for Cutie
This was definitely their most popular song but damn if it's just the tip of the iceberg, recommend The Stars are Projectors.
Strange. I'm very much a music person, and was very much aware of things going on at that time, and I seriously always thought this was from one of the post-Brit Pop bands that so often sounded like this, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, etc...
Strangest thing by the war on drugs. I want to hear your take on it. It's a great modern rock song with a lot of underlying tones about depression
I hope you'll react to Muse band one day
Issaquah in the house!
I wonder if it is Johnny Marr from The Smiths playing guitar at this point in Modest Mouse is career as he has a very distinct and iconic guitar style
I believe he joined them for their follow up to this one.
No he joined for "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" which is the next album after "Good News for People Who Love Bad News"
QOTSA, Thrice, Foxy Shazam, The Bronx ❤
I think Johnny Marr was working with these fellas at this time. Amazing guitarist.
The band Rainbow with the song Stargazer.
You need to listen to Arcade Fire, Funeral
This song really did launch them, but it's not even top 10 of their best songs. Musically, lyrically, vibally. It's still an absolute treasure from them, though. There's a reason it was a mainstream hit.
Really hope to see you listen to something from their albums 'Lonesome Crowded West', 'This Is A Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About', or 'The Moon And Antarctica'.
Hello,
I recommend you listen to Muse - Exogenesis Symphony Full
Muse are one of the most innovative bands of the past 25 years, incorporating classical, progressive, alternative, and other subgenres in their music.
In this case Exogenesis Symphony is comprised of 3 parts, and as the name suggests, it is classical/operatic sounding. Each part is unique but at the same time add up to tell a full story, one I think you might really enjoy.
The first Muse song should be Butterflies and Hurricanes.
ruclips.net/video/Yt8I6RgNavc/видео.html
I figured she must have done some Muse by now, but, I checked her channel and find none. So yeah, I agree, she needs to listen to some.
Yes, Black Holes And Revelations would be a good entry point.
Lovely reaction to such a great song. 😊 For anyone interested, there's a beautiful ukulele cover of this song on here. Look for "Modest Mouse "Float On" Cover by CassiRaye".
Who sang "Float on" originally?
the Floaters
"Float On" is a 1977 song by the R&B/soul group the Floaters.
Not the same song as this though.
Whenever dharma declines and the purpose of life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth. I am born in every age to protect the good, to destroy evil, and to reestablish dharma.
- Bhagavadgita by Lord Krishna -
Very appropiate quote for this song.
Ok, so, another comment no one will ever read!
Anyway, The song "Float On" is great on its own.
BUT.
On the Album, it's the middle part of a wonderful 3 song set. (4 if you count the 9 second horn intro) So listen to it like this.
The World At Large - ruclips.net/video/1TXdU9LMmv4/видео.html
Float On - ruclips.net/video/gJmScRhn0Nw/видео.html
Ocean Breathes Salty - ruclips.net/video/zw-N-G1emhU/видео.html
Give that a shot.
Sam Cooke: Change is gonna come. You thought Marvin Gaye's What's Going On was something!
You got the pronunciation Issaquah right!! 2 points!
Dang, don't mind me but you look really beautiful when you play. =)
Anyone here because Bobby Lee mentioned this channel on his podcast? Have a feeling I'll be hooked on this one!
Also, I've loved this song for ages!
I'd be interested in seeing that. Do you happen to know the episode/where in the episode he talked about Amy's channel? Thanks :)
@levindy6 it was the most recent episode of the Bad Friends podcast. It's here on RUclips. I don't have a time stamp but I remember it being pretty early on in the show.
And also, I'm a new fan here. I've watched so many of these videos today. She's wonderful at breaking down the songs that sometimes we don't think enough into! So well done.
@@_dboy_ Definitely! I'm jealous; there's a huge back catalogue here to dig into. And thanks for the tip.
Have you listened to Chappell Roan? Also, why don't you take what you've learned about rock/pop music and write a song in the genre you enjoy most? I enjoy watching your reactions.
The name of the album always makes me laugh: Good news for people who love bad news
It's cyclic
an almost militant march toward protectively floating absurdity in a world otherwise full of heavy frustration and disappointment
reminds me of jane hathaway
Check out the music video. It's really funny.
Now...go back to their tracks pre Float On....The Lonesome Crowded West is a masterpiece.
Please do more Grateful Dead
It's pretty floaty if you're used to listening to harder stuff like thrash. The main clean guitar melody is very floaty.
Do Unbroken Chain to honor Phil Lesh please
American? Sounds very British, though. Kind of punkish.
Yeah American
Yes I thought they sounded British as well. Reminded me of The Fall or The Swell Maps, or maybe The Gang of Four.
Well, Johnny Marr was playing with them by this album.
But yeah… they’re a Pacific Northwest band.
The video would give this song 100% different context, not as uplifting, your note on his uncertainty at the end is well perceived...
Try the world at large
Love Modest Mouse, but Float On is well known to not be representative of their sound. I recommend 'Missed the Boat' or 'Dashboard' to get a good feel of them.
Do a Halloween Reaction PLEAse!! Jeoff Castelluci Headless Horseman and/or Boogey Woofie MAn! You won't be dissapointed!!!!
Your harp part should have been in the original song.
What happened to the Beatles?
Fake Jamaican line was inspired by miss cleo, i believe.
Just for your personal listening pleasure because it wouldn't fit into the niche of this channel, I recommend the harp music of Timbre Cierpke.
and there i was thinking you were about to react to THIS float on from 1977 - ruclips.net/video/VsXugldTshM/видео.html
modest mouse has written some of the most obliterating, depressive, off-putting, yet most beautiful music of all time. it's why they're one of my favorite bands. there's that saying, the best comedians are the saddest people. or something like that.
You look like my memaw..
Im suggesting randomly Hit The Lights by Metallica
Do Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine (better song in my opinion by the same band)
any pinback fans?
Oh yeah. They are really good, grew up listening to them.