Modest Mouse is an interesting band for a couple of reasons. When the band started in 1993, they were a four piece band. After several releases and a few lineup changes, they are a six piece band, with two drummers. Rare is the band with two drummers. It leads to a unique sound. Back in 2006, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr met with the band about recording a few songs for their album "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank". Eventually that led to a full time touring gig with Modest Mouse.
Recently, the band developed a contest that would allow fans to direct their own video for their new single "Missed the Boat". The band picked a video directed by Walter Robot as the winner, the video featured a robot coming alive and running away from home. Thanks to the powers that be, we can't get that entire video on The Reach Around. But we did get an alternate video which includes seven or so of Modest Mouse's favorite fan made videos, including the winning robot video. It's still a really great video--especially when you consider who directed it. So, keep that in mind as you enjoy Modest Mouse's "Missed The Boat".
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