Modest Mouse delayed their album till 2007. The band had previously set a December 19th release date for their upcoming album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Modest Mouse leader Isaac Brock describes the record as a "nautical balalaika carnival romp."
The band recently added Johnny Marr to their lineup and the former Smiths guitarist reportedly contributed to songwriting as well as performing on the album. He will also be joining the band on their next tour.
The band released Good News For People Who Love Bad News in 2004 through Epic Records.
The band has booked a short tour set to begin in November with multiple stops in Los Angeles and New York City.
| November 5, 2006 | Los Angeles, CA | Avalon |
| November 6, 2006 | Los Angeles, CA | Wiltern Theatre |
| November 7, 2006 | Anaheim, CA | The Grove |
| November 11, 2006 | Miami, FL | Bang! Festival |
| November 13, 2006 | New York, NY | Nokia Theatre |
| November 14, 2006 | New York, NY | Webster Hall |
| November 15, 2006 | New York, NY | Webster Hall |
| November 17, 2006 | New York, NY | Bowery Ballroom |
| November 18, 2006 | New York, NY | Bowery Ballroom |
| November 21, 2006 | London, England | Koko |