The World at Large

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"The World at Large"
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Single by Modest Mouse
from the album Good News for People Who Love Bad News
ReleasedFebruary 22, 2005
Recorded2003
Genre Indie rock
Length4:32
Label Epic
Songwriter(s) Isaac Brock, Dann Gallucci, Eric Judy, and Benjamin Weikel
Producer(s) Dennis Herring
Modest Mouse singles chronology
"Ocean Breathes Salty"
(2004)
"The World at Large"
(2005)
"Dashboard"
(2007)

"The World at Large" is the third promo release by indie rock band Modest Mouse. It was recorded in 2003 and was featured on their album Good News for People Who Love Bad News . It was not until after the album's release that Isaac Brock and the band decided to release it as a promo.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "The World at Large" – 4:32

Personnel

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [1] Gold500,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.


  1. "American single certifications – Modest Mouse – The World At Large". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved March 8, 2024.

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