History Formation and early years: 1992–1999 1.5 Strangers to Ourselves & The Golden Casket: 2015–present.1.4 Touring, lineup changes, and re-releases: 2010–2014.1.3 Mainstream success, Johnny Marr joins the band: 2003–2009.Their seventh album, The Golden Casket, released on June 25, 2021. The band's sixth album, Strangers to Ourselves, was released on March 17, 2015. Guitarist Jim Fairchild joined the band in 2009. Guitarist Johnny Marr (formerly of the Smiths) joined the band in 2006, shortly following percussionist Joe Plummer (formerly of the Black Heart Procession) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Peloso, to work on the album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (2007). Judy performed on every Modest Mouse album until his departure in 2012. The band achieved mainstream success with their fourth album, Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2004), and its singles " Float On" and " Ocean Breathes Salty". Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, the band's lineup has mostly centered on Brock and Green, undergoing multiple changes. Strongly influenced by Pavement, Pixies, XTC, and Talking Heads, they rehearsed, rearranged, and recorded demos for almost two years before finally signing with small-town indie label K Records and releasing numerous singles. The founding members are lead singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington, and currently based in Portland, Oregon.