Which indie rock band’s 2004 album “Good News for People Who Love Bad News” features the hit “Float On”? The band is Modest Mouse.
Good News for People Who Love Bad News was Modest Mouse’s fourth studio album, released in 2004 on Epic Records. The band was led by vocalist and guitarist Isaac Brock, whose distinctive delivery and restless songwriting helped define Modest Mouse’s blend of indie rock, alternative rock, and experimental textures.
“Float On” became the album’s breakthrough single. Released on March 8, 2004, it reached number one on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart and introduced the group to a much larger mainstream audience. Its optimistic message and polished production contrasted with some of the band’s earlier, more abrasive material.
A common mistake is treating “Float On” as a standalone hit unrelated to the album. It is the lead single from Good News for People Who Love Bad News, alongside tracks such as “Ocean Breathes Salty” and “The World at Large.” Modest Mouse originated in Issaquah, Washington, and became closely associated with the Pacific Northwest indie scene.