Modest Mouse has released the first single from their album. The band had previously set a December 19th release date for their upcoming album but later delayed it into "early 2007." Titled 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.

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