“Float On” defined a new generation of music. Within the first 20 seconds, the two iconic guitar parts converged and modern musical history was made. Listening to it all over again, I’m swept by a wave of nostalgia, remembering all the great bands that were popping up at the time, each with a distinct sound. Modest Mouse had a more rough and raw approach compared to their peers, achieved often by mic’ing up every band member and letting them spew words in unison.

“Bad news comes, don't you worry even when it lands. Good news will work it way to all them plans.”