2007-04-02
For Modest Mouses' fifth studio album its a goodie. With added guitarist Johnny Marr of The Smiths, and a return of Jeremiah Green the bands original drummer, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank is a great new twist on old style. You get a little more layed back, toned down version that's very welcome in my book. Besides, James Mercer of The Shins sings back up on a few of the tracks too, and you can't go wrong with so many talented people contributing to this one. A definite addition to my music library. - MKChris Murphy
THE TINKER'S DREAM
STEVE EARLE
Washington Square Serenade
THE GO-BETWEENS
That Striped Sunlight Sound
THE BLASTERS
FUN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT
SOLID GOLD
Synchronize
CLUTCHY HOPKINS
The Storyteller
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