The Fruit That Ate Itself was released by indie rock band MODEST MOUSE in 1997. Produced by CALVIN JOHNSON (K Records/Beat Happening et al), The Fruit That Ate Itself possesses a leaner and meaner sound than earlier Modest Mouse releases—the emphasis here is less on noise than groove, and the spare, edgy approach of cuts like “Dirty Fingernails” and the title track recalls the goofy indie-funk of Dub Narcotic Sound System and other likeminded Johnson-helmed projects.