Subject to it's own Pitchfork documentary, listed in numerous prestigious Best Albums of the 90s lists, and destined to be re-discovered by continuous generations, THE LONESOME CROWDED WEST stands as the defacto Northwest indie-rock record. Originally released in 1997, it not only helped shape the sound that came to be associated with the American Pacific Northwest, but across these sprawling, wide-open 15 songs, Modest House helped redefine what was possible for guitar music. As such, THE LONESOME CROWDED WEST has often been mimicked, but it's awesome open-hearted existentialism and manic ambition has rarely been matched. A modern classic that demands reappraisal.
A**N
Good sound quality
Exactly what i expected. Love it :)
T**D
Better than the CD
No more fade outs! The songs actually end on the album… awesome!
B**R
How did I miss this in 1997?
A truly amazing piece of work that I wish I had discovered in 1997. "The Lonesome Crowded West" is some of Modest Mouse's finest work, and perhaps one of the top albums of the 90's.From the very first line of "Teeth like God's Shoeshine," you know this is going to be an interesting record. And interesting is a major understatement. Singer Isaac Brock comes in spitting fire, teetering on the edge of sanity as he sing/yells his way through the despair and the search for meaning in life. Brock, along with bassist Eric Juby , drummer Jeremiah Green and a handful of guest musicians deliver a powerful, multi-layered, intricate collection of songs, each unique in their own right, and never boring. Especially check out the hypnotic "Heart Cooks Brain," "Convenient Parking and "Doin' the Cockroach."For new listeners, it may be a little tough to digest on the first listen. After a couple spins, this album will grab hold of you and be a staple in your musical diet for a long time to come.
R**A
Awesome vinyl repressing
Wow, just wow. I have had some bad luck with new pressings admit this one is great everywhere it counts. No surface noise in the quietest of passages and a lush, nuanced sound. I can believe it's their second album by the overall mix/mastering sound. I can barely believe it to be their second album by just how... considered every noise in every track is.I guess I just really am a Modest Mouse fan and this vinyl repressing didn't disappoint.I can't take a star off for very mildly warped discs that a mid weight stabilizer completely flattens.
T**K
Modest Mouse's Best album
So through high school i was a huge Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Doors, and Dylan fan. towards the end of high school I started to realize they wont be coming out with anything new and I have all their albums, so i decided to venture to something else and something new one band came across but i could not remember the name they had a song featured on a target commercial so i looked it up it was modest mouse so i thought i will give them a try this was the first album i bought. At first i was a bit disappointed but soon i grew to love this album. They are heavy at times and light at other times i love it. my favorite song would have to be Truckers Atlas its long but good the jams are not hendrix worthy but the bulk of the music is in my opinion.
W**W
Wow - how did I miss this way back when
Last year a friend of mine told me to check out some Modest Mouse. I got one of their newer albums, and it really didn't connect much with me.A couple of weeks ago I heard Cowboy Dan on the radio, and looked it up. I was shocked to find out it was Modest Mouse - sounded so fresh and new, but actually is their older work. I wish I could go back 13 years and tell myself to pick up this album. But better late than never.My favorite tracks include:7. Cowboy Dan8. Trailer Trash14. Bankrupt on Selling15. Styrofoam Boots/It's All Nice on Ice, AlrightThe other stuff is good too, but those are the top four on the album.
S**
Woah, dude
As far as Modest Mouse goes this is one of their best albums in my opinion. Vinyl plays very well, doesn't skip or sound off in anyway. I would recommend to this my mother, your mother, your mother's mother, and anyone that has ever wanted to know what it feels like to be hugged by pure audio velvet.10/10 would smash
A**M
Incredible album by an amazing band!
Everything about this cd is great! A true classic, in my opinion.
M**T
Will definitely be ordering again and would recommend it to everyone.
A present for our son. It was exactly what he wanted and he loved it.Affordable and well packaged.
K**G
Totally Recommended
Very pleased with the quality of the audio.Both records and sleeves arrived in perfect condition and included a download code which is always a nice touch.My personal favourite Modest Mouse record.
R**L
Awesome
It is great to finally be able to have, after all these years, this one. Being a big MM fan for about 20 years, it is great. I love it.
B**K
Ihr erstes Meisterwerk!
"The Lonesome Crowded West" gilt als eines der beiden Meisterwerke von Modest Mouse (das andere ist der Nachfolger "The Moon & Antarctica"). Und das auch nicht zu unrecht, die Songs wirken zwar anfangs sehr schroff und roh, aber je öfter und genauer man hinhört, umso mehr erkennt man darin die Genialität und Einzigartigkeit, die diese Band von Anfang an ausgemacht hat.Der größte Teil der Songs der hier zu finden ist, wird auch noch heute bei ihren Konzerten gespielt (ähnlich auch bei denen von "Moon & Antarctica"). Ein weiteres Indiz für die Qualität und Zeitlosigkeit dieser genialen Platte.Anspieltipps: Heart Cooks Brain, Doin' The Cockroach, Cowboy Dan, Trailer Trash, Out Of Gas, Polar Opposites, Bankrupt On Selling.
S**E
quasi ottimo...
non e' ne "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" e neppure "No One's First, and You're Next", ma e' sicuramente un ottimo album.
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