The Fruit That Ate Itself
Modest Mouse · 1994
21 min · 9 tracks · indie rock · lo-fi
A raw and unfiltered exploration of existential themes wrapped in jangly guitars and introspective lyrics.
The Fruit That Ate Itself is an EP by Modest Mouse, released in 1994. A raw and unfiltered exploration of existential themes wrapped in jangly guitars and introspective lyrics. This album is significant for its role in establishing Modest Mouse as key players in the 90s indie rock movement. While it didn't achieve major commercial success, it garnered critical acclaim and laid the groundwork for their subsequent breakthrough with 'The Lonesome Crowded West'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Fruit That Ate Itself sound like?
A raw and unfiltered exploration of existential themes wrapped in jangly guitars and introspective lyrics. Rooted in indie rock and lo-fi.
What makes The Fruit That Ate Itself by Modest Mouse notable?
This album is significant for its role in establishing Modest Mouse as key players in the 90s indie rock movement. While it didn't achieve major commercial success, it garnered critical acclaim and laid the groundwork for their subsequent breakthrough with 'The Lonesome Crowded West'. Released in 1994, 'The Fruit That Ate Itself' is Modest Mouse's debut studio album, following a series of EPs that established their unique sound. At this point, the band was still cultivating its identity within the indie rock scene, blending lo-fi aesthetics with thought-provoking lyrics.
How many songs are on The Fruit That Ate Itself?
The Fruit That Ate Itself has 9 tracks, running approximately 21 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 [untitled] 0:40
- 2 The Waydown Standout 2:32
- 3 [untitled] 0:54
- 4 Dirty Fingernails Standout 3:22
- 5 Sunspots in the House of the Late Scapegoat 2:44
- 6 The Fruit That Ate Itself Standout 3:19
- 7 [untitled] 0:45
- 8 Summer 3:14
- 9 Karma’s Payment 3:28
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
21 min 3 sec
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