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We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank - Modest Mouse
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78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics What's this?

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 219 Ratings

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  • Summary: 'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    This 14-track-strong album is very much good news for people who loved Good News for People Who Love Bad News.
  2. The A.V. Club
    91
    Easier than ever to grasp, yet still constantly, joyously vexing, We Were Dead is another terrific set from a band that couldn't make something dull even if drowning were the only other option.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    Too often it seems as if Modest Mouse plays it safe on We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 133 out of 148
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 148
  3. Negative: 8 out of 148
  1. Djimi
    10
    More pure quality from Modest Mouse. I think some critics are just being pathetic and trying to go against the grain by giving it mediocre reviews just because they've become popular and had good sales, 'cos it really is a great band on top form.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. KennyM
    5
    modest mouse, who used to be pure magic, have now become what we all feared -- consistently okay.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. samh
    3
    another uninspiring album from these guys. loved everything they did up to and including moon and antarctica.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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