On March 17, 2015, “Epic” label released “Strangers to Ourselves”, the sixth Modest Mouse studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Ice Cream Party” in Portland, Oregon, and was produced by Isaac Brock, Tucker Martine, Brian Deck, Andrew Weiss and Clay Jones.
Personnel:
- Isaac Brock – vocals, guitar, twelve-string, piano, Rhodes, mellotron, bass, E Bow, baritone guitar, Korg MS-20
- Lisa Molinaro – vocals, viola, cello, bass
- Jim Fairchild – guitar, Rhodes, ukulele, backing vocals
- Darrin Wiener – modular synthesizer, field recordings, machine sequencing
- Russell Higbee – bass, Rhodes, upright bass, guitar, pump organ, vibes, electric piano, baritone guitar, euphonium, kalimba, cornet, organ, backing vocals
- Tom Peloso – bass, synth, Rhodes, piano, upright piano, cornet, kalimba, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Jeremiah Green – drums, conga, sequencers, electronic drums, djembe, death whistle, vibes, Korg, kalimba, cigar box guitar, backing vocals
- Ben Massarella – percussion
- Davey Brozowski – percussion
- Tucker Martine – percussion
- James Mercer – vocals
- Dann Gallucci – drum machine, guitar, acoustic guitar, sequencing, synthesizers
- Jose Medeles – drums, percussion, vibes
- William Slater – banjo, piano, Rhodes, modular synth, backing vocals
- Maureen Pandos – upright bass
- Tristan Forney – tuba
- Corrina Repp – backing vocals
- Jeremy Sherrer – timbales, MPC programming, backing vocals
- Seth Lorinczi – bass
- Ryan Baldoz – backwards bass
Track listing:
All lyrics by Isaac Brock, except where noted, all music by Isaac Brock, Lisa Molinaro, Jim Fairchild, Darrin Wiener, Russell Higbee, Tom Peloso, Jeremiah Green and Ben Massarella.
- Strangers to Ourselves
- Lampshades on Fire
- Shit Your Cut
- Pistol (A. Cunanan, Miami, FL. 1996)
- Ansel
- The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box
- Coyotes
- Pups to Dust
- Sugar Boats
- Wicked Campaign
- Be Brave
- God Is an Indian and You’re an Asshole – lyrics by Jeremiah Green
- The Tortoise and the Tourist
- The Best Room
- Of Course We Know
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