This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About
Studio album by Modest Mouse
Released	April 16, 1996
Recorded	1996, Moon Studios, Olympia, Washington
Genre	Indie Rock
Length	74:03 (CD)
Label	Up Records UP027
Producer	Steve Wold
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Pitchfork (6.8/10) link Robert Christgau (A-) link
Modest Mouse chronology
Blue Cadet-3, Do You Connect? (1994) This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About (1996) Interstate 8 (1996)

This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About is the first proper full-length album by indie rock band Modest Mouse. The album was released under Up Records on April 16, 1996, on both Compact Disc and vinyl LP. The vinyl LP release contains two extra tracks. Though a lesser known album, it is widely recognized to be a milestone of Modest Mouse's repertoire. Of particular interest are the lo-fi, post-grunge and other throwbacks to early '90s American indie such as Sebadoh and Pavement. At the same time, this album is progressive for its time, showing original use of electronic effects, a post-punk revival recording style, vocals and lyrical content.

Track listing

1. "Dramamine" – 5:42
2. "Breakthrough" – 4:06
3. "Custom Concern" – 4:28
4. "Might" – 1:31
5. "Lounge" – 6:33
6. "Beach Side Property" – 6:59
7. "She Ionizes & Atomizes" – 4:21
8. "Head South" – 4:22
9. "Dog Paddle" – 2:02
10. "Novocain Stain" – 3:42
11. "Tundra/Desert" – 5:24
12. "Ohio" – 6:01
13. "Exit Does Not Exist" – 4:57
14. "Talking Shit About a Pretty Sunset" – 5:50
15. "Make Everyone Happy/Mechanical Birds" – 6:04
16. "Space Travel Is Boring" – 1:53

Vinyl edition bonus tracks

17. "Edit the Sad Parts" – 7:04
18. "A Manic Depressive Named Laughing Boy" – 5:03