Modest Mouse

In 2010, when Modest Mouse delivered a high-energy performance of "Fire It Up" at the Reading/Leeds Festival, they were riding the wave of their sixth studio album, 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank,' released in 2007. This album marked a significant moment in their career, as it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured collaborations with the talented Johnny Marr of The Smiths, whose jangly guitar sounds infused the band's alt-rock aesthetic with a fresh twist. The live recording captured a momentous time for Modest Mouse; they were basking in renewed popularity and exploring new musical territories, with fans excitedly eager for what lay ahead. Plus, it was during this period that their distinctive sound truly resonated, blending complex rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics that fans had come to cherish.

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