The Fruit That Ate Itself

Modest Mouse

The Fruit That Ate Itself

RELEASED: May 13, 1997
TYPE: EP
Track Listing
1. Sunspots 0:38 2. The Waydown 2:30 3. Fruit 0:52 4. Dirty Fingernails 3:20 5. Sunspots In The House Of The Late 2:42 6. The Fruit That Ate Itself 3:17 7. Way Down 0:43 8. Summer 3:12 9. Karma’s Payment 3:28
Historical Archive
The Fruit That Ate Itself is the debut studio album by American rock band Modest Mouse, released in 1997. The album features a blend of indie rock, punk, and experimental sounds, characterized by its jangly guitars, complex rhythms, and introspective lyrics. It showcases the band's early style that would evolve in their later works, containing themes of alienation and existential reflection. The album has gained a cult following and is noted for its raw production and distinctive personality.