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. CDNow
    50
    But, due to poor track titling and a rather wishy-washy sound (first it's Rusted Root, and then the Pixies, then Frank Black and the Catholics), the album ultimately doesn't have much of a solid impact.

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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