Modest Mouse - Missed the Boat

Oh, and we carried it all so well
As if we got a new position
Oh, and I laugh all the way to hell
Saying, 'yes, this is a fine promotion.'
Oh, and I laugh all the way to hell

"Missed the Boat" from Modest Mouse's 2007 album We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank has all the hallmarks of a Modest Mouse song: quirky vocals, quirky lyrics, quirky pacing, quirky arrangement, etc. It also has a sentimental, melodic sound that strikes me as unique for them, and while I find many of their songs memorable, "Missed the Boat" is a standout in my mind.

RIYL: Built To Spill, Wolf Parade, The Mountain Goats, Broken Social Scene, The Shins

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Signals Midwest - You're Gonna Be Golden

There will be islands with nobody on them
Remnants of houses will drift away in the sea
And names carved in tree trunks and footprints left in concrete
will leave better proof of our existence
than my body could ever be

Signals Midwest has an apt name. They're an indie rock band from Cleveland, OH and they've got that midwest emo garage rock sound down. Think Jimmy Eat World and Sunny Day Real Estate. It's pretty straightforward, just good, solid, midwest-flavored rock. From their website, and I think it's fitting, "We are a punk/indie band from Cleveland, Ohio. We've been doing this together since 2008. We will play in your kitchen or anywhere really." I bet they do a pretty solid live show too, so my kitchen is fair game.

RIYL: Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Get Up Kids, Texas Is The Reason 

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Tigers Jaw - Guardian

I am the moment in time
When your eyes start to wander
And your head starts to spin
In the simplest task
Decided what you would wear
Found your faults in a straight line
Had to remember to stop
Wringing out the same cloth

Tigers Jaw have changed quite a bit over the years, going from what I'd call emo, in the vein of Saves The Day, to something much more subtle, relaxed and polished. Their latest sound is really pleasant, but not boring, and it's clearly evidenced on their newest track "Guardian". It's a nice accompaniment to a chill, no-nonsense, Saturday afternoon.

RIYL: Saves The Day, The Front Bottoms, American Wrestlers, Nada Surf

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