Modest Mouse or Brand New

[Brokenhill]

In terms of: quality, originality, progression, and how much you enjoy them.

[cahrishurr]

Modest Mouse

[Smash Adams]

modest mouse for sure

[jmc]

I don't really get into Modest Mouse much, so...

originallity: modest mouse
enjoy listening to: Brand new

[Brokenhill]

Vote no matter what though.

[Tyler Revolution]

My argument was which band was more talented, not who you enjoy more. But, Modest Mouse gets my pick for both. Much more talented, and I like them much more.

[Brokenhill]

Originality and progression are aspects of talent to me...

[Tyler Revolution]

Originality and Pregression are parts of talent to me...

No shit. Can you read?

"In terms of: quality, originality, progression, and how much you enjoy them."

[Brokenhill]

Thats part of it too...

In the end its all a matter of opinion anyway.

[cahrishurr]

Thats part of it too...

In the end its all a matter of opinion anyway.

Yep, its opinion.

[Tyler Revolution]

:shudder:

[cahrishurr]

:shudder:

:nod:

[3mpire]

Brand New.

[dejaxentendu]

modest mouse just kidding

[White Noise]

I just overall like Brand New better.

[box of crayons]

i haven't heard that much from modest mouse but i have liked everything i have heard from them and i do love me some brand new so idk

[Judge'sDaughter]

I find Modest Mouse kind of annoying.

[danielineffigy]

Hahahaha brand new is ahead 12 to 5.

Backfired didn't it?

[Thegreatdenial]

Brand New....in a landslide.

[Dr. Acula]

Brand New.

While I think Modest Mouse have created 2 very very good albums (The Moon and Antarctica and The Lonesome Crowded West), I think their best work is behind them. When I look at Brand New, I see the band evolving...better and better with each release. What could come next from them truely excites me. Also, Brock's vocals tend to wear on me after awhile.

[areyoukiddingme]

I just can't enjoy listening to modest mouse.

[Ilovepoprock]

Quality:

vocals - Although, i do enjoy the stylistic spin modest mouse throws out, i don't think anyone could argue that brand new doesn't have better vocals.

instrumentation - hands down modest mouse.

Originality:

This is really hard, both bands have a very original over-all discography, but just for YFW, I'd say Modest Mouse

Progression:

I honestly don't think many bands out there can touch Brand New in there progression from album to album.

Over-all:

Definitely Brand New.

[TeenageMustache]

modest mouse. i never got into brand new.

[dejaxentendu]

Hahahaha brand new is ahead 12 to 5.

Backfired didn't it?


hahha yea who ever made this definitley was banking on the fact that modest mouse was gonna win

just to prove that modest mouse is "more talented" more talented ? or "less mainstream?"

that is the question

[JyJelly]

Modest Mouse ftw, true talent.

[El_Jeffe]

modest mouse by a long long shot for me (& i'm not a huge fan to begin with). this is ap, so the winner was unfortunately obvious long before this poll came about. i'd like to see how the results would sit outside of the ap environment though

[noselove]

I don't really get into Modest Mouse much, so...

originallity: modest mouse
enjoy listening to: Brand new
agreed :o)

[Dan CiTi]

Modest Mouse overall. But I have been listening to BN for much longer, so I'm not sure yet. Buuut...The Moon & Antarctica > The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me.

[IWasaCamera]

Easily Modest Mouse.

[WasteofPaint31]

Modest Mouse it really isn't even a contest

[sammy678]

Brand New and Modest Mouse are hands down my two favorite bands.
I definitely think MM is the "better", more original band of the two, but I personally like Brand New way better.

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Couldn't really get into both BN and Modest Mouse but if I had to choose, Modest Mouse...I think.

[adrio20]

Brand newwww, although I do enjoy modest mouse also, but brand new I listen to more often.

[Hinge]

modest mouse

[Chancetobe]

I'm much more of a brand nizzle fan. Nothing Modest Mouse has done compares to TDAG for me.

[Tyler Revolution]

Hahahaha brand new is ahead 12 to 5.

Backfired didn't it?

What else would you expect from a pop punk website?

[Hinge]

haha, but anyways i checked on last.fm and modest mouse hase over 20million plays whilde brand new has 14.

[Tyler Revolution]

Quality:

vocals - Although, i do enjoy the stylistic spin modest mouse throws out, i don't think anyone could argue that brand new doesn't have better vocals.

instrumentation - hands down modest mouse.

Originality:

This is really hard, both bands have a very original over-all discography, but just for YFW, I'd say Modest Mouse

Progression:

I honestly don't think many bands out there can touch Brand New in there progression from album to album.

Over-all:

Definitely Brand New.

1. I disagree. I happen to dislike Jesse Lacey's voice very much, and he's a pretty bad vocalist.

3. Considering Brand New to be more original than Modest Mouse is hilarious.

4. Brand New has progressed, true, but they still haven't created an album that's on the level The Moon, and aren't anywhere close.

[Tyler Revolution]

hahha yea who ever made this definitley was banking on the fact that modest mouse was gonna win

just to prove that modest mouse is "more talented" more talented ? or "less mainstream?"

that is the question

Actually, moron, the kid that made it was "banking" on Brand New winning. Anyone with a brain knew the outcome of a poll between Brand New and Modest Mouse, coming from this website.

[Tyler Revolution]

modest mouse by a long long shot for me (& i'm not a huge fan to begin with). this is ap, so the winner was unfortunately obvious long before this poll came about. i'd like to see how the results would sit outside of the ap environment though

Exactly. I don't know why I still come here.

[Anthony Lutz]

Brand New

[Brokenhill]

I think its closer than expected.

[cereal4life]

Modest Mouse, easily.

[katekate]

Brand New and Modest Mouse are hands down my two favorite bands.
I definitely think MM is the "better", more original band of the two, but I personally like Brand New way better.
I totally agree.

[trindaddy]

modest mouse is more creative and original, but that doesn't always mean better to me. mm is good, i just think brand new is just better, mostly because the devil and god are raging inside of me.

[trindaddy]

1. I disagree. I happen to dislike Jesse Lacey's voice very much, and he's a pretty bad vocalist.

3. Considering Brand New to be more original than Modest Mouse is hilarious.

4. Brand New has progressed, true, but they still haven't created an album that's on the level The Moon, and aren't anywhere close.

2.---?

[yoyoninjagirl]

Brand New

[rerelease_]

modest mouse!

[Siren Silently]

MM fosho.

[Tyler Revolution]

2.---?

I agreed with his second statement.

[Tyler Revolution]

I went Brand New as the TDAG owns everything Modest Mouse have done.

That's humerous...... and false.

[Yes. And?]

I can't wait for the day when Brand New loses a poll that doesnt include the Beatles.(whch they only lost by a fairly small margin)

[cereal4life]

Oh I understand. You say something and it immediatly becomes reality. That makes sense. Good show.

A good show by both. The other chap made a completely unqualified, outrageous statement too, that TDAG "owns everything that Modest Mouse has ever done".

[cereal4life]

Oh, I didn't realise that that "chap" would be you. Hence the defensiveness. It's all coming together...

[level4loser]

1. I disagree. I happen to dislike Jesse Lacey's voice very much, and he's a pretty bad vocalist.

3. Considering Brand New to be more original than Modest Mouse is hilarious.

4. Brand New has progressed, true, but they still haven't created an album that's on the level The Moon, and aren't anywhere close.

god damn you speak the truth.

modest mouse's- lonesome crowded west and the moon and antartica are 2 downright untouchable albums. there is only one universe in the entire world where brand new would be winning, and that universe is the one populated with the people in the general music forums on ap.

[level4loser]

I went Brand New as the TDAG owns everything Modest Mouse have done.

This poll is pointlessly unfair anyway.

youre breaking my heart

[SickOfStars]

I pick Modest Mouse because:

1. Their progression has been astounding. I found some of "Sad Sappy Sucker" and "This is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About..." a chore to get through, then Lonesome Crowded West and The Moon and Antarctica came, shattering expectations. The lyrics were clever, ableit slightly backwards look at life, death, thinking about both, and the odd things that cross through the human psyche imbetween. The music was much more layered, varied, and 'moody' than before. From there they've become mainstream "indie" stays, but still remain a titanic approach to writing certain songs (Parting of the Sensory) and their off-kilter approach to everything else (March Right into The Sea.)

2. As I've mentioned before, lyrical content. I'm sure Jesse is very in earnest, but in my opinion it can't even begin to compare to the existential creepshow Brock guides us through on (most of) his songs.

3. Overall originality. While Brand New certainly made leaps and bounds from their overly stereotypical pop-punk roots, what they play still isn't anything particularly 'new' sounding to anyone who listens to more than a small handful of genres/sub-genres. The only familiarity I run into with Modest Mouse is Brock's vocal approach, which can be somewhat similar to Pixies at his louder moments.

4. Quality: This is a close one. When you listen to a release from both bands, one feels as if they're getting a very well thought out piece of work. This is where I'm just going to have to hand Modest Mouse my personal preference.

[ax-tina]

Modest Mouse

[Siren Silently]

I didn't expect Modest Mouse to put up such a fight.

[level4loser]

Oh, I didn't realise that that "chap" would be you. Hence the defensiveness. It's all coming together...

ive never seen you say anything that progressed the discussion.

[Re:DEFinition]

In terms of: quality, originality, progression, and how much you enjoy them.

Modest Mouse sweeps the board.

[cereal4life]

ive never seen you say anything that progressed the discussion.

You haven't seen me very much then, have you?

As for that comment, I actually didn't realise it was him. I only realised after I wrote it. I wasn't being a sarcastic butt-head.

[Brokenhill]

Modest Mouse sweeps the board.


Yea it sweeps the board clean for Brand New to walk on to receive their reward.

[Nevuk]

I voted modest mouse just because I'm getting tired of hearing about brand new ... just go fuck jesse lacey or w/e the guys name is, we get it, you loooove him. That said, Modest Mouse is the better band.

[WasteofPaint31]

I'd say Modest Mouse are winning if you take into account the nature of this website this is at the very least a moral victory.

agreed

[thedanof87]

I love how everyone on this website hates a band because it is popular. I know you use other words such as its "mainstream" or "pop punk" but honestly, it sounds like you're using that as an insult or something. If people like music, they're not going to stop liking it because people tell them they're too popular.

[foreverandaday]

I personally don't like modest mouse at all. They are original though, I'll give them that. Brand New is just an overall better band

[Tyler Revolution]

Oh I understand. You say something and it immediatly becomes reality. That makes sense. Good show.

You speak the truth, thank you.

It's just surprising coming from you, who I often find myself agreeing with on these boards, would say that The Devil... is better than anything Modest Mouse has released. It was shocking, and like I stated before, false.

[Tyler Revolution]

I love how everyone on this website hates a band because it is popular. I know you use other words such as its "mainstream" or "pop punk" but honestly, it sounds like you're using that as an insult or something. If people like music, they're not going to stop liking it because people tell them they're too popular.

Maybe I missed it, but did anyone in this thread say something about hating either of these bands for being mainstream, or are you just trying to be completely random?

[WasteofPaint31]

I don't remember ever saying I hated Brand New. I very much like them but I really don't consider them to be on Modest Mouse's level. Modest Mouse is one of the few bands with a different sound. Brand New is really good at what they do but its hardly original.