''Interstate 8'' is the second EP by

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, released on

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in 1996. It contains the band's original demo, ''Live in Sunburst Montana'', which was recorded in

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's garage in

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. "Interstate 8," "All Night Diner," and "Sleepwalking" were later included on the ''

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'' rarities compilation released in 2000. The studio recordings of "Tundra/Desert", "Novocain Stain", and "Beach Side Property" are available on the band's debut album ''

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''.

Rarity

Heavily sought-after by collectors, this album was reissued on Isaac Brock's Glacial Pace record label in early 2015 on both CD and vinyl.

Track listing

Tracks 6–11 are listed only as ''Live in Sunburst Montana,'' demos recorded in Isaac Brock's garage (in Washington). "Tundra/Desert" first appeared on ''

'', along with new versions of "Novocain Stain" and "Beach Side Property".

Personnel

– Guitar, Vocals *

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– Bass *

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– Drums With: * Nicole Johnson – Vocals on Track 1 & 3

References

{{Authority control Modest Mouse albums 1996 EPs