There's something uniquely captivating about the way Modest Mouse balances hope and despair. On their breakthrough 2004 album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News," the Seattle-based band created a remarkable collection that propelled them from indie darlings to mainstream success without sacrificing their distinctive sound. Lead singer Isaac Brock's vocals—alternating between Harry Carey-esque drawls and Bobcat Goldthwait-style frantic outbursts—provide the perfect vehicle for lyrics tha...