Good News For People Who Love Bad News
by Modest Mouse
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Apr 6, 2004
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 213 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 213
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 213
  3. Negative: 11 out of 213

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  1. Hydroloik
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    It is such a great album that I've been listening to it frequently ever since I stumbled upon it, a whole year ago.
  2. DotComGaming
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    Loved this album. Anything these guys make will always be better than half of everything else I've heard. Dance Hall is a good song, too.
  3. MoralSupport
    May 19, 2018
    7
    It's not The Moon & Antarctica, and it's not The Lonesome Crowded West. However obvious this statement is, it truly makes sense when you listen to the album the full way through and think "Welp, it's time to go back to the old records and remember the days when I bought full albums". It's not bad, not bad by a long shot. I just expect something better. Also, I read a review about thisIt's not The Moon & Antarctica, and it's not The Lonesome Crowded West. However obvious this statement is, it truly makes sense when you listen to the album the full way through and think "Welp, it's time to go back to the old records and remember the days when I bought full albums". It's not bad, not bad by a long shot. I just expect something better. Also, I read a review about this album where someone gave it a 1 because the album states "god is an ****" That is the second dumbest thing I have ever seen, behind the (insert insult here) who gave In the Aeroplane Over the Sea a 60% on Rolling Stone.… Expand
  4. Ricko
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    This is a real favourite of mine. A truly class album, Modest Mouses best work in my opinion and one of the albums of the 00's. Not a bad track to be found and several classics here including the cult favourites "Float On", "Bury Me With It" and "One Chance" along with the magnificently gentle "Blame It On The Tetons". Modest Mouse and Isaac Brock are undoubtedly unique and I don't likeThis is a real favourite of mine. A truly class album, Modest Mouses best work in my opinion and one of the albums of the 00's. Not a bad track to be found and several classics here including the cult favourites "Float On", "Bury Me With It" and "One Chance" along with the magnificently gentle "Blame It On The Tetons". Modest Mouse and Isaac Brock are undoubtedly unique and I don't like comparing them to anyone but this record does remind me a lot of the Pixies Doolittle. It may be Brocks unnerving vocals mirroring Black Francis in parts, not quite sure. If you like your indie/alternative rock then buy this record - you won't be disappointed. A treat.… Expand
  5. bdurmaz
    May 1, 2017
    9
    This is Modest Mouse being creative, deep and mature as ever. While it could be argued that some tracks lower the overall quality bar set up by "The World at Large", "Float On" and many others, the album is still a stud in the Modest Mouse discography.
  6. josephmclean29
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    One of Modest Mouse's best albums along with "The Lonesome Crowded West" and "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank".

    Filled with bitter-sweet lyrics, raw and yet beautiful instrumentation, and just simply enjoyable from start to finish. Also, "Float On" may be one of the greatest indie rock songs ever recorded.
  7. CiV
    Jun 27, 2013
    10
    This album may go down as one of the best rock albums of the 21st century. Not one song on this album is below a 9, on top of that, every song sounds unique from one-another.
  8. Mrtheownageman
    Jan 29, 2013
    9
    An amazing album by far. You should definitely buy this album if you love listening to indie rock music and if you are doing homework because it is amazing when doing homework. definitely a must have (I think I am repeating myself but oh well) not the best for gaming and such but its also a great roadtrip album as well so i really do recommend you buy this album because it really is good
  9. bricefp
    Jul 3, 2012
    8
    I enjoyed it. I've only listened to it once so I'm not to sure how it will hold up over many listens, but so far so good.
  10. KeithG
    Apr 25, 2012
    1
    A rather dreadful album, only "Float On" even registers as anything of quality. This album is a complete waste of money and a complete waste of time.
  11. JoaoRodarte
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    I really like this album.

    The song lyrics are just awesome, even people who didn't like the music should read the lyrics to think about it.

    Rate of 10 for the Music and the Lyrics.
  12. TheChaser1985
    Apr 9, 2011
    6
    I only really liked 2 of these songs, "Float On" (8) and "Bukowski" (7). "One Chance" (6.5) had potential in the first minutes or so and the end, but I didn't like the middle of the song, it was kind of annoying, like half of the songs on the album. I could tolerate "Black Cadillacs", "Blame It on the Tetons", "Ocean Breathes Salty" and "The World at Large". They all got a 6. The rest wereI only really liked 2 of these songs, "Float On" (8) and "Bukowski" (7). "One Chance" (6.5) had potential in the first minutes or so and the end, but I didn't like the middle of the song, it was kind of annoying, like half of the songs on the album. I could tolerate "Black Cadillacs", "Blame It on the Tetons", "Ocean Breathes Salty" and "The World at Large". They all got a 6. The rest were annoying to me. "Bury Me with It", "Satin in a Coffin" and "The Good Times Are Killing Me" got 5s. "Dance Hall", "The Devil's Workday" and "The View".… Expand
  13. Vampire25
    Dec 23, 2010
    8
    Modest Mouse have crafted an odd kind of album here with Good News For People Who Love Bad News. Every track sounds great. It's a good set of tracks. But they all sound random and different. Every song is more different than the previous song, It's not necessarily a bad thing, just seems kind of random. But I never listened to much Modest Mouse before this album and I hear that's thereModest Mouse have crafted an odd kind of album here with Good News For People Who Love Bad News. Every track sounds great. It's a good set of tracks. But they all sound random and different. Every song is more different than the previous song, It's not necessarily a bad thing, just seems kind of random. But I never listened to much Modest Mouse before this album and I hear that's there kind of thing. But anyways, Very good album. Every song is diverse and intricate and sometimes pretty funny. "Float On" is one of my favorite songs. "Black Cadillacs" is a great song. All In All, Good News For People Who Love Bad News is a great album. B+… Expand
  14. aSsh0le
    Dec 19, 2010
    10
    Their best album. there's not much I can say about it except that it has many songs I liked, only downside is that I'm christian and I've heard they're disrespectful to god but I guess that's OK with me since I like to play marilyn manson's the reflecting god before I go to sleep sometimes( and I usually pray after), maybe I just like the music or maybe my subconcius is a hypocrite but ITheir best album. there's not much I can say about it except that it has many songs I liked, only downside is that I'm christian and I've heard they're disrespectful to god but I guess that's OK with me since I like to play marilyn manson's the reflecting god before I go to sleep sometimes( and I usually pray after), maybe I just like the music or maybe my subconcius is a hypocrite but I try not to listen to the lyrics on a song when they say something i hate instead of hating the song when the song is awesome, so I'm just gonna say it's a good album.… Expand
  15. AdrianC.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    A beautifully compiled piece of art.
  16. MikeL
    Aug 20, 2007
    10
    Not just their best album, best album of the year. There's a saying that music should never be safe, and that's exactly how I'd describe this album. There's something kind of chaotic and violent about it, with Brock singing like a madman over a propulsive, occasionally lurching rhythm, and guitars that kind of dig out these melodic but hard-edged lines. A classic.
  17. ClayT
    Jul 18, 2007
    9
    This was the first modest mouse cd I'd ever heard. Quite simply it is the gateway drug to all things modest mouse. One of the best albums (if not the best) that I have ever come across.
  18. yes.
    Apr 7, 2007
    10
    The Moon And Antarctica's crazy cousin. Awesome, awesome album.
  19. MihaiV
    Mar 12, 2007
    8
    It's hard to take this band seriously. They seem to think that life is just a big joke. That's both their strenght and weakness. There is no message here, tbis album won't change your life, yet it's fun, inventine, and has it's own kind of unity.
  20. JonathanZ
    Mar 10, 2007
    8
    Why does it always have to be "crap or masterpiece"? This album is very good, indeed, but there are some weaker songs, too, especially towards the end.
  21. KennethS
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    One of the best albums I've heard. Even the songs that are more difficult listens reveal their elegance within only a couple of times through. Modest Mouse is, plainly and simply, the only band right now doing anything truly original, yet it isn't stilted. They are a band with talent, skill, and vision--things difficult to come by. This is an album to listen to from start to One of the best albums I've heard. Even the songs that are more difficult listens reveal their elegance within only a couple of times through. Modest Mouse is, plainly and simply, the only band right now doing anything truly original, yet it isn't stilted. They are a band with talent, skill, and vision--things difficult to come by. This is an album to listen to from start to finish. It carries you through with enough beautiful melodies, like from "The View," in between that you don't become overly anxious or frustrated. If anyone says to me that no one makes decent music these days, one of the first places I'll point them to is this album, a true marvel of the last ten years.… Expand
  22. AndrewK
    Jan 7, 2007
    7
    Sure as hell this isn't a 10 album! But may I say this, it isn't a "dying" Modest Mouse CD. All of the other CD's are great, especially building nothing out of something, but this CD doesn't lack the lyrical nor musical power for a bad rating. 1. Horn Intro ... 2. The World at Large. Nice, simple song. 7.5/10. 3. Float On. A bit boring, but a catchy song nonetheless. Sure as hell this isn't a 10 album! But may I say this, it isn't a "dying" Modest Mouse CD. All of the other CD's are great, especially building nothing out of something, but this CD doesn't lack the lyrical nor musical power for a bad rating. 1. Horn Intro ... 2. The World at Large. Nice, simple song. 7.5/10. 3. Float On. A bit boring, but a catchy song nonetheless. 7/10 4. Ocean Breathes Salty. Also, like float on. 7/10 5. Dig Your Grave.... 6. Bury Me With It. I really liked this song, don't even try and call it mainstream. 8/10. 7. Dance Hall. Let's just say 2/10. 8. Bukowski. Great, 8.5/10 9. The Devil's Workday... I don't really know what to say about it... 10. The View. Catchy and fun, 8/10. 11. Satin in a Coffin. Great song (my opinion of course), 9/10. 12. Interlude (Milo)............ 13. Blame It on the Tetons. Listen to the lyrics, and tell me this is bad. 9/10. 14. Black Cadillacs. Amazing. 10/10. 15. One Chance. Pretty good, but a bit weak. 6.5/10. 16. The Good Times Are Killing Me. I love this song, a great closure; although I miss the anthemic feel of songs like What People Are Made Of, and Other People's Lives, this is still a fun, catchy song that makes you smile. 9/10. In conclusion, this isn't a dying/dead modest mouse; this is just a lighter more fun Modest Mouse; but with dark lyrics still, but not AS dark as the other albums.… Expand
  23. methe
    Dec 22, 2006
    3
    Goodbye old modest mouse.
  24. time
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    The Moon and Antartica is quickly becoming the most overrated albums of the 00s. People are turning that album into the new Sufer Rosa. People like it because it came out first and doesn't have hits. I've heard the Moon... and for once Spin was right on the money for giving it a 3 out of 10. It's crap! This album is far superior in every aspect of the word. Don't The Moon and Antartica is quickly becoming the most overrated albums of the 00s. People are turning that album into the new Sufer Rosa. People like it because it came out first and doesn't have hits. I've heard the Moon... and for once Spin was right on the money for giving it a 3 out of 10. It's crap! This album is far superior in every aspect of the word. Don't believe the hype that their last records have gotten. These people are bitter old farts who have no understanding of what good pop music is. To all you that hate this record, you're the biggest sellouts and you can all drop dead… Expand
  25. DanK
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    Why is it that people always think that success equals crap. Yes sometimes it is true but with this, their most successful album to date, all of the songs are still high quality. I have all of their albums and this sounds just as good as all the other ones if mot better. So don't call me a sell-out just because I like this album and the general public are catching on too.
  26. vidm
    Jun 13, 2006
    7
    There's some good stuff here, but a few weaker tracks as well.
  27. SteveM
    Mar 22, 2006
    9
    Only Modest Mouse I've listened to and I love it. I plan on getting some of their older albums.
  28. VallenR.
    Mar 17, 2006
    3
    Wow, this is mainstream pop-rock galore. What happened to the Modest Mouse we used to know? With the the exception of two or three good songs, you should really stay away from this album.
  29. JamesL
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    Well its my favorite band and one of the best albums they ever come out with except my favorite is still the Moon and Antartic.
  30. BrandonS
    Mar 12, 2006
    9
    I really enjoyed this album for what it was. It amazes me that anyone who's never heard any modest mouse can call this anything less than a masterpeice. Radiohead is about the only mainstream music that could possibly compete with THIS album, and in my opinion, modest mouse's older work is holy. The CD was amazing, but barely scratches the surface on possibly the greatest band ever.
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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Nude As The News
    60
    A lot of major label-imposed ideas, like rhythm guitar and a heartbreakingly conventional new bass sound, combine to utterly ruin the record's first half. If you can make it through to News' innards, however, an EP's worth of something like better-recorded, more thought-out Lonesome Crowded West material awaits.
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  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    Weathered now, their herky-jerk stands up smartly to interjections from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
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  3. Blender
    60
    [Brock is] adept at wringing out emotion while straddling sentimentality, but too often here, gauche studio affectations make his sap sound plain cheap. [Apr 2004, p.134]
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