The Moon & Antarctica
by Modest Mouse
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jun 13, 2000
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Spin
    30
    The Moon and Antarctica does show Modest Mouse willing to change. Too bad it wasn't for the better.... Mistaking subject for style, Modest Mouse has chosen to accentuate on a tendency to drift rather than an ability to write emotionally effective songs.

Awards & Rankings

23
#23 Best Album of 2000
9
#9 Most Discussed Album of 2000
14
#14 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 150
  3. Negative: 7 out of 150
  1. Jack
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    Oh yes... Ohhh yes.
  2. RoverJones
    May 28, 2011
    10
    Staggering. A masterpiece of sound, ambition, ambiance, and songwriting, this album is something that no alt-rock collection is complete without.
  3. TimE
    Nov 8, 2005
    6
    This is a fans only record. All the hardcore fans will say this is the best because it didn't have any top 40 hits. I aint no sell out This is a fans only record. All the hardcore fans will say this is the best because it didn't have any top 40 hits. I aint no sell out and say that Good News... is there epic masterpiece… Full Review »
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