Song of the Day #5,235: ‘Float On’ – Modest Mouse

Continuing my look at the albums of 2004…

Alternative rock band Modest Mouse released their most successful album in ’04, the splendidly named Good News For People Who Like Bad News. It sold 1.5 million copies in the United States, while first single ‘Float On’ reached the top spot on the Modern Rock chart.

‘Float On’ is indeed a great song, boasting an indelible guitar riff and a woozily optimistic chorus.

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