Hey readers
! I really want to make an effort to write more. I’m glad I’m finally posting another post here. Today’s post is a review of Modest Mouse’s The Moon and Antarctica.
The Moon and Antarctica
My Rating: 9.4/10
- “3rd Planet” 3:59
- “Gravity Rides Everything” 4:19
- “Dark Center of the Universe” 5:04
- “Perfect Disguise” 2:43
- “Tiny Cities Made of Ashes” 3:44
- “A Different City” 3:10
- “The Cold Part” 5:03
- “Alone Down There” 2:24
- “The Stars Are Projectors” 8:46
- “Wild Packs of Family Dogs” Isaac Brock 1:45
- “Paper Thin Walls” 3:01
- “I Came As a Rat” 3:48
- “Lives” 3:19
- “Life Like Weeds” 6:30
- “What People Are Made Of” 2:14
Modest Mouse’s third released full length album The Moon and Antarctica should be in everyone’s album collection. The album was created after they received new tools and abilities from their new record label. Every song is masterfully crafted by guitarist/lead singer Isaac Brock, bassist Eric Judy, and drummer Jeremiah Green. The vibrations encompassing every song speak to you emotionally. This album is nothing short of incredible.
Isaac Brock’s lyrics emphasize emotion and feeling on the human condition. Eric Judy’s smooth bass playing crafts and guides your mood as Jeremiah Green’s creative rhythmic percussion leads the songs. There are also are various studio musicians throughout the album. You will hear a violin, keyboards, lap steel guitar, and accompanying backing vocals. The gem of the album is track 9 “The Stars are Projectors” if you can respect the length of almost 9 minutes.
If you don’t own it yet you’re missing out. The Moon and Antarctica is a masterpiece waiting to be listened to.
There was also an album re-release with bonus tracks in 2004.
- “3rd Planet” (BBC Radio Edit) 4:00
- “Perfect Disguise” 2:59
- “Custom Concern” (Instrumental) 1:59
- “Tiny Cities Made of Ashes”


