I’ve been listening to the new Modest Mouse album, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, for a few weeks now, and it’s great.

But I remember on the first couple of listens, I didn’t think this effort had a breakout pop single like “Float On” was, but I’ve changed my mind.

“Dashboard,” the first single, comes close, if the way the song has stuck in my head for the past few days is any indication.

The jangling guitar, courtesy of Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, who joined Modest Mouse for this album (and will be on the subequent tour) is a bit disconcerting, given that previously, Modest Mouse guitars tended to be much less defined.

Gotta say, though, that We Were Dead is one great CD.