Interstate 8 (album)

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Interstate 8 is the second EP by alternative rock band Modest Mouse, released on Up Records in 1996.^[1] It contains the band's original demo, Live in Sunburst Montana, which was recorded in Isaac Brock's garage in Issaquah, Washington. This release is out-of-print, and is heavily sought after by collectors and fans.^[2]

"Interstate 8," "Broke," "All Night Diner," and "Sleepwalking" were later included on the Building Nothing Out of Something rarities compilation released in 1999.^[3]

The studio recordings of "Tundra/Desert", "Novocain Stain", and "Beach Side Property" are available on the band's debut album This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About.^[4] On the 25th of March 2015, it was announced that the Album would be re-released on vinyl, CD and digital release by Glacial Pace. The re-release will occur on the 14th of April, 2015 (vinyl) and on April 21st (CD and digital).

Track listing

1. "Interstate 8" – 4:39
2. "All Night Diner" – 4:44
3. "Sleepwalking (Couples Only Dance Prom Night)" (melody from "Sleep Walk" by Santo and Johnny) – 3:23
4. "Tundra/Desert" – 5:24
5. "Edit the Sad Parts" – 9:33

"Live In Sunburst, Montana"

6. "Beach Side Property" – 6:08
7. "Buttons to Push the Buttons" – 2:25
8. "Novocain Stain" – 3:29
9. "Broke" – 2:56
10. "Whenever You Breathe Out, I Breathe In (Positive/Negative)" – 4:23
11. "Edit the Sad Parts" – 7:00

Tracks 6–11 are listed only as Live in Sunburst Montana, demos recorded in Isaac Brock's garage (in Washington). "Tundra/Desert" first appeared on This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, along with new versions of "Novocain Stain" and "Beach Side Property".

Personnel

• Isaac Brock – Guitar, Vocals
• Eric Judy – Bass
• Jeremiah Green – Drums

With:

• Nicole Johnson – Vocals on Track 1 & 3

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