mewithoutYou - it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright

[Drew Beringer]

mewithoutYou – it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright
Release Date: May 19, 2009
Record Label: Tooth & Nail

It’s not often you hear an album described as being accessible and polarizing at the same time, but that’s exactly what happened with it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all a dream! it’s alright, the fourth studio album from mewithoutYou. It’s always been Aaron Weiss’ poetic vision set to post-hardcore that leaned on angst and shouting. But on it’s all crazy, Weiss and company have exchanged that noise for something simpler, as the group focused more on their melodic and folk influences.

Don’t let the lack of riffs and electric guitars fool you though, it’s all crazy is still an intense and passionate mewithoutYou album, just this time it is channeled into pianos, accordions, and lavish compositions. Opening track, “every thought a Thought of You,” is upbeat, as electronic piano chords and a steady drum beat pace Weiss’ poetic verses. The bass lines from Greg Jehanian’s are absolutely pleasant, as it livens up the track even more. Lyrically, Weiss is still exploring theological themes, delving into the Bible and the Qur’an for lyrical inspiration.

But it doesn’t stop there, Weiss has also invested into telling parables, many regarding animals, throughout the album. The best example of this is “the Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie,” which features vibrant acoustic guitar chords, horns, and bells. The addition of violin and subtle plucking round out the track into a delicious piece of music. The experimentation of different musical avenues help develop it’s all crazy into an exciting album.

Older fans of the band will enjoy “bullet to Binary (pt. two)” as Weiss’ vocals come alive against aggressive acoustic chords. Verses like “The potato called from underground "You've got it all turned upside down!/Does the rain that sent each spring anew/To fall on her not fall on you?/You project on her your inward scene/She's a blank external movie screen/But the One who looks out from your eyes/Looks through hers and looks through mine" continue to display the mastery Weiss shows on his lyricism.

The positive nature of “Timothy Hay” shines through on the instrumentation, while “Fig with a Bellyache” presents itself as one of the weirdest yet most intriguing mwY songs ever. “Allah, Allah, Allah” does have a campfire sing-along groove to it, as Weiss exclaims, “In everywhere we look, Allah Allah Allah in everywhere we look.”. But Rickie Mazzotta’s drums boom, and Michael Weiss kicks in one of the few guitar riffs on the album, giving the track a slight, dare I say, Sgt. Peppers’ vibe.

it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all crazy! it’s alright is, as one forum member eloquently put it, “a grower not a shower,” and I happen to agree. It takes a few listens to grasp the lyrical themes and to understand what Weiss and company are trying to accomplish. Weiss’ lyricism focuses a lot on theology as usual, but this time his words aren’t peppered with self-doubt. Instead, animals, nature, fables, and parables tell the story, and it is jarring at first. It’s definitely a different approach, as a lot of the lyrics are simple and nature and repetitive. Musically, this is one of the most ambitious albums of 2009. The musicianship here is incredible. Each song is unique and the instrumentation is beautiful. Kudos to mewithoutYou for staying fresh in a scene where being generic is the norm. The album may come across as crazy, but in the end you’ll realize that’s alright.

Track Listing:
1. every thought a Thought of You
2. the Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie
3. the Angel of Death came to David's room
4. goodbye, I!
5. a Stick, a Carrot and String
6. bullet to Binary (pt. two)
7. Timothy Hay
8. Fig with a Bellyache
9. Cattail Down
10. the King Beetle on a Coconut Estate
11. Allah, Allah, Allah
Produced by: Dan Smith

mewithoutYou is:
Aaron Weiss - vocals, acoustic guitar, accordion, trumpet
Michael Weiss - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Rickie Mazzotta - drums
Greg Jehanian - bass, vocals

Official Website (http://www.mewithoutyou.com); Official Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/mewithoutyou); Official AP.net Profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/mewithoutyou)

[awakeohsleeper]

Great review. Ah, I cannot wait to hear this!
Reading about it has made me even more exited! Fantastic!

[imtimwhoareyou]

Interesting... Good review, Drew. However, no matter how many times I read the review, and no matter how many times I look at the score, I feel like this is an album where you just have to listen to it for yourself and allow it to move you in the way it'll move you, rather than let a review influence it.

That's not to say your review is worthless, but I would guess that you might agree with me, eh?

[yellowhouse]

Want this, so bad.

[squared82]

I really didn't know what to think of it at first, but it really is fantastic.

[EndSerenading]

great album. Can't wait to own a legal copy (with better audio quality haha). Brother, Sister is still my favorite, but after letting this grow on me, it is a darn fine album.

[Drew Beringer]

Interesting... Good review, Drew. However, no matter how many times I read the review, and no matter how many times I look at the score, I feel like this is an album where you just have to listen to it for yourself and allow it to move you in the way it'll move you, rather than let a review influence it.

That's not to say your review is worthless, but I would guess that you might agree with me, eh?
haha no I agree with you. I never want my reviews to influence how someone feels about an album, I don't want my opinion to mold other people's opinion, I just always hope my reviews will give a different perspective for someone and/or at least intrigue the person to check out the album and make their own judgments, ya dig? thanks for the comment

[Uwe Blab]

I've never really gotten into this band until now, but I really enjoy this album.

[trappedintime]

I can't wait for this to come in stores. I'm super excited for this album. Probably one of my AOTY. Great review and great record.

[iIi]

I love albums that hook you right away because it sounds so unlike everything you've listened to before, but yet sounds familiar. Then with every new listen you find something new to enjoy; where your favorite song on the album changes every couple of weeks. That's how I feel about this band, and that's how I feel about this album. Good review.

[Galedeep]

I cannot wait to pick this up. Great review, sir.

[g00dbye]

The album may come across as crazy, but in the end you’ll realize that’s alright.

Haha. Love that. Good review as well!

[xsinkshipsx]

so nervous for this album like I get during everyone of the mewithoutYou records.....but also excited

and btw drew, the last paragraph in the first line you got the album title wrong...you put "it's all crazy" twice.....just sayin......awesome review though

[Gregory Robson]

I've never understood this band. Lyrically, they're solid. But the music is just too avant-garde for me. But their live show, well now brother, that's a whole new ballgame,

[xJesusFreakx]

Weiss’ lyricism focuses a lot on theology as usual, but this time his words aren’t peppered with self-doubt. Instead, animals, nature, fables, and parables tell the story, and it is jarring at first.

Definitely... I listened to the leak (I know, shame on me), and I have no idea what I think of the lyrics. They are rather poetic, but the brutal honesty and stream-of-thought delivery is what made me fall in love with them, so I'm not sure about this. I'll still buy it when it comes out, though, and hopefully it'll grow on me.

[RidingWithDeath]

it's a beautiful album. I'm excited to see them tonight! Always a good time.

[sweethypocrisy]

im really sad this doesnt come out for a few more weeks. i love every thought a thought of you

[circatbs]

I need to hear this. I'm trying to resist the leak but I don't know how much longer I'll last.

[live4music]

I've never understood this band. Lyrically, they're solid. But the music is just too avant-garde for me. But their live show, well now brother, that's a whole new ballgame,
Amen to that

[KidLightning]

Don’t mistake the lack of riffs and electric guitars fool you though

This should be "Don't let the lack of riffs and electric guitars fool you" or "Don't mistake the lack of riffs and electric guitars for [something]". Not sure which you were going for Drew, but good review otherwise. I need to give this album a closer listen, it was impressive on my first go through but definitely different.

[Metal Now]

I am so stoked for this album. This was a great review, only gets me more excited.

[Metal Now]

Definitely... I listened to the leak (I know, shame on me), and I have no idea what I think of the lyrics. They are rather poetic, but the brutal honesty and stream-of-thought delivery is what made me fall in love with them, so I'm not sure about this. I'll still buy it when it comes out, though, and hopefully it'll grow on me.

There's a leak!?

I actually want to to listen all the way through first on the CD though so.... calm.

[Drew Beringer]

This should be "Don't let the lack of riffs and electric guitars fool you" or "Don't mistake the lack of riffs and electric guitars for [something]". Not sure which you were going for Drew, but good review otherwise. I need to give this album a closer listen, it was impressive on my first go through but definitely different.
hahaha oh man, you can tell I wrote this early in the morning, I actually had both of those sentences in mind and for some bizarre reason I combined them. Thanks for pointing that out.

[ddb43]

Comes out on my Bday! Haps Bday to me. Can't wait. Nice review. I hope it's as good as you made it sound.

[KidLightning]

hahaha oh man, you can tell I wrote this early in the morning, I actually had both of those sentences in mind and for some bizarre reason I combined them. Thanks for pointing that out.
Haha it's ok, I've done that myself plenty of times. I always feel like I'm being so nitpicky when I point out grammar mistakes on this site, but they always jump out at me. And I figure people want the best examples of their writing possible out there, so I guess I'm just trying to help haha.

[Broclee]

The tuba on "the Fox, the Crow, and the Cookie" make me smile every time I hear it. I'm such a band dork.

But in all seriousness, I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this, so I can enjoy it even more. This is a potential AOTY for me. It just has this majestic feel that also rustic and campy and I absolutely love it.

[imtimwhoareyou]

haha no I agree with you. I never want my reviews to influence how someone feels about an album, I don't want my opinion to mold other people's opinion, I just always hope my reviews will give a different perspective for someone and/or at least intrigue the person to check out the album and make their own judgments, ya dig? thanks for the comment

Yeah, that's a really good way to go about reviews, especially since experience of artistic expression is largely an individual thing.

By the way, anyone (staff) know if Mat Kearney's new album is going to be reviewed on this site? I would love to see one!

[justballz]

Why does ap.net sometimes put reviews up so early? I mean, the album comes out in a month, wouldn't it be better for all parties to get excitement say the week before so after someone reads it they can go out and buy it insteadnof asking where they can get the leak.

Sorry for my lil rant, I guess I'm jealous that you get to listen to it so far in advance. Great review, I am looking forward to picking it up though between as cities burn and Manchester orchestra should be pretty "worn in" by then

[Broclee]

Why does ap.net sometimes put reviews up so early? I mean, the album comes out in a month, wouldn't it be better for all parties to get excitement say the week before so after someone reads it they can go out and buy it insteadnof asking where they can get the leak.

Sorry for my lil rant, I guess I'm jealous that you get to listen to it so far in advance. Great review, I am looking forward to picking it up though between as cities burn and Manchester orchestra should be pretty "worn in" by then
Periodicals do the same thing, essentially. I understand your point, but I think it might just be one of those "things."

:shrug:
I wouldn't really know, though.

[imtimwhoareyou]

I've never understood this band. Lyrically, they're solid. But the music is just too avant-garde for me. But their live show, well now brother, that's a whole new ballgame,

You could just read the lyric booklets for this band and experience their weight (seriously)!

Anyway, they've become less avant-garde as they've progressed, but they've definitely made positive changes. The content of their music has matured an incredible amount, and the imagery is incredibly rich and demanding.

[Bruised26]

I like this band a lot, but Im still getting used to Aaron's voice...

[joelibyan]

one of the few bands where each album is better than the last, IMO. cant wait to hear it!

[youngmountain]

hmm kinda disappointed, I can't help but miss their old sound. This isn't bad but it's still a shame because i loved 'Brother Sister' and 'Catch us for the foxes' so much, I will however still pick it up. I don't care much for all the religious lyrics and imagery, I just loved the passionate vocal delivery and music of the old stuff. Aaron Weiss just isn't that great a singer, regardless I'll listen to it properly when it comes out, hopefully it will grow on me.

[Mens]

when and why did he start exploring islam?

[threepunchjim]

I've never understood this band. Lyrically, they're solid. But the music is just too avant-garde for me. But their live show, well now brother, that's a whole new ballgame,
Totally agree. They put on the best live show I've seen - unparalleled. But yeah, for some reason I just can't get into them on disc, and certainly it's not for lack of trying.

[Drew Beringer]

when and why did he start exploring islam?
A poster on AP.net said this "I just read this in AMP the other day but apparently Aaron and Michael were raised under Sufism, which they say is a branch of Islam."

[Keagan Ilvonen]

I love this album so much. Good job Drew.

[Mens]

A poster on AP.net said this "I just read this in AMP the other day but apparently Aaron and Michael were raised under Sufism, which they say is a branch of Islam."
O, thanks for the response

[spansen]

i like it, and i agree that it takes more than a listen to really get into it.

[drudo182]

Beringer is a pretty lucky bastard for getting to hear As Cities Burn, Chariot, and mewithoutYou so early.

Good review, despite me being so upset with you.

[drudo182]

I like this band a lot, but Im still getting used to Aaron's voice...
I dig it. Early stuff was like him spouting off poetry.

[apresnuledeluge]

This is such a beautiful album from start to finish. They've never let me down. Also, great review Drew... One of your best!

[ilovesofie]

Great record! They keep getting better.

[magneticknives]

Interesting... Good review, Drew. However, no matter how many times I read the review, and no matter how many times I look at the score, I feel like this is an album where you just have to listen to it for yourself and allow it to move you in the way it'll move you, rather than let a review influence it.

That's not to say your review is worthless, but I would guess that you might agree with me, eh?
this is how you should listen to any album? whats the point of music if you let words on a screen decide how you feel?

[superBMRuth]

when and why did he start exploring islam?
i remember reading somewhere that they were raised as Islam but transitioned to Christianity in their later years.

[squared82]

A poster on AP.net said this "I just read this in AMP the other day but apparently Aaron and Michael were raised under Sufism, which they say is a branch of Islam."
To sort of expand on this, I'm pretty sure their mother is Sufi, and dad is Jewish. So they incorporate pieces of each. But the brothers are Christian.
I also remember reading that "Allah, Allah, Allah" is just a reference to God, but in Arabic, not Islam's Allah.

[Drew Beringer]

To sort of expand on this, I'm pretty sure their mother is Sufi, and dad is Jewish. So they incorporate pieces of each. But the brothers are Christian.
I also remember reading that "Allah, Allah, Allah" is just a reference to God, but in Arabic, not Islam's Allah.
yeah, I can't wait to get the physical copy and really dive into the lyrics and what they represent.

[HometownHero]

Do want

[Drew Beringer]

Beringer is a pretty lucky bastard for getting to hear As Cities Burn, Chariot, and mewithoutYou so early.

Good review, despite me being so upset with you.
I'll probably be getting the new Emery fairly soon too haha

[RiskyXBandit]

i absolutely love this album. i haven't stopped listening to this and manchester orchestra at all. SOOO good. i am in love

[drudo182]

I'll probably be getting the new Emery fairly soon too haha
Now, that is a band I can do without so I'm not jealous on that one. Ha. Seriously though, good job on your reviews.

[Broclee]

To sort of expand on this, I'm pretty sure their mother is Sufi, and dad is Jewish. So they incorporate pieces of each. But the brothers are Christian.
I also remember reading that "Allah, Allah, Allah" is just a reference to God, but in Arabic, not Islam's Allah.

Islam's Allah and Christianity's God are the same deity, at least that's what I've been taught, just different ways to say God.

[squared82]

yeah, I can't wait to get the physical copy and really dive into the lyrics and what they represent.

I really didn't like Goodbye, I! Until I found some lyrics online. Now its probably one of my favorites. I love the message. I can't wait to get a copy.

Islam's Allah and Christianity's God are the same deity, at least that's what I've been taught, just different ways to say God.

I'd rather not get very theological and stuff, but I'd have to disagree. I would say that the key is Jesus Christ not being the Son of or part of Islam's Allah, but He is in Christianity's. That's a pretty big difference.

[Jamos4184]

I'm surprised the rating isn't a bit higher given the review. I'm confused......in a good way, but confused nonetheless.

[Mens]

i remember reading somewhere that they were raised as Islam but transitioned to Christianity in their later years.
cool thanks man

[Cheesus]

I have really enjoyed your reviews as of late.

Can't wait to get my hands on this and enjoy it with a cup of tea

[Broclee]

I really didn't like Goodbye, I! Until I found some lyrics online. Now its probably one of my favorites. I love the message. I can't wait to get a copy.



I'd rather not get very theological and stuff, but I'd have to disagree. I would say that the key is Jesus Christ not being the Son of or part of Islam's Allah, but He is in Christianity's. That's a pretty big difference.
Same God, different stories?
:shrug:

That's just what I'd always been taught.

[Cheesus]

I'll probably be getting the new Emery fairly soon too haha

Please don't hold out on us when you do. I am so extremely anxious to know how that album turns out.

[Bloodsucker II]

good review. so stoked for this.

[Cheesus]

good review. so stoked for this.
online at school ftw

[mymusicismylife]

I don't know how I'll like the style of the new music, wasn't a big fan of the styler of the one song I've heard, but I'll always love the emotion and meaning in mwY's music. I'll definitely be checking this out.

[mikehranica]

i'm stoked for this.

[fly_guy]

I really want to hear this

[Praetor]

“The potato called from underground "You've got it all turned upside down!/Does the rain that sent each spring anew/To fall on her not fall on you?/You project on her your inward scene/She's a blank external movie screen/But the One who looks out from your eyes/Looks through hers and looks through mine"

i'm glad you mentioned that. my favorite verse on the new record, probably

[batmannj]

Beringer is a pretty lucky bastard for getting to hear As Cities Burn, Chariot, and mewithoutYou so early.

Good review, despite me being so upset with you.
Haha, exactly what I was thinking.

[imtimwhoareyou]

this is how you should listen to any album? whats the point of music if you let words on a screen decide how you feel?

Huh? I don't think you read it properly, haha, I said just the opposite of that. Otherwise I'm not sure what you mean...

[imtimwhoareyou]

Same God, different stories?
:shrug:

That's just what I'd always been taught.

The God of Abraham.

[Shatter_Glass]

"it’s all crazy! it’s all false! it’s all crazy! it’s alright is, as one forum member eloquently put it, 'a grower not a shower,' and I happen to agree." - HEY that's ME I'm that forum member.... haha, seriously drew, great review for a rewarding album!

[Nick Le]

Good review, i'm pretty excited for this.

[wroteurname]

These guys made MO sound like fucking amateurs.

[bloodyr0mance87]

a very good read. i must say i'm intrigued. from the song on their myspace it's definitely different but i think quite good. i'm surprised we haven't gotten this in yet at my school's radio station.

[xJesusFreakx]

If any of you care, here's an explanation of Sufism, thanks to the almighty Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufism

(I'm amused that, in the "Music" section of the article, someone thought to mention mewithoutYou.)

[Neilhouse]

These guys made MO sound like fucking amateurs.
Can almost guarantee I agree, but MO = Manchester Orchestra?

Weiss is a lot different than Hull and has a lot more experience in the songwriting department.

(I like both, but Weiss> Hull)

[Shakriel]

Good review and the album is awesome.

[Broden Terry]

I'm really looking forward to listening to this record. Great review.

[bifforama1]

Mmm... Lovin' it.

[whalesandgravy]

the vocal melodies get really tiring...have heard em all before

[Broclee]

the vocal melodies get really tiring...have heard em all before
Because of course the same can't be said of most any music being made today.

[whalesandgravy]

Because of course the same can't be said of most any music being made today.
well he's using nursery rhymes...and idk i think the songs are good if they come on in shuffle but the album as a whole just gets tiring...its all the same...and allah is king of carrot flowers...oh well :blink:

[fifpb99]

2 of the best songs on the album are goodbye, i and Cattail down, and not even a mention of them in this review? shameeeeee.

[dhelmick]

not a huge fan of this release at the moment. we will see though

[MarkyMark1984]

i'm not gonna try to find an early copy of this... i'm just gonna wait for my pre-order to come in the mail!!!!

[denissuxx]

Cannot get into this at all :(

[whalesandgravy]

Cannot get into this at all :(
agreed

[denissuxx]

agreed
I really want to, but can't

[whalesandgravy]

I really want to, but can't
again exactly how i feel. and its funny cause listening to the tooth and nail podcast the djs really hyped this album up and didnt seem to do anything for hell or high water. now this album turns out to be a disappointment and as cities is amazing...hmmmmm

[unnameworthy]

I think this album will blow me away musically, but I'm rather worried to see whether the basic, repetitive song structuring will result in a loss of the lyrical depth and density that has made mwY my favorite band. On "every thought a Thought of You", I like what lyrics are there, but there's just not a lot of room for them to develop as much as the lyrics on their older records.

[mht]

album sucks kaka and the band sucks now, but I love the review Drew.

[awakeohsleeper]

I think this album will blow me away musically, but I'm rather worried to see whether the basic, repetitive song structuring will result in a loss of the lyrical depth and density that has made mwY my favorite band. On "every thought a Thought of You", I like what lyrics are there, but there's just not a lot of room for them to develop as much as the lyrics on their older records.
Yeah, on previous albums years after first listening it I experience a new dimension to them. Especially Catch For Us The Foxes. Just a few weeks ago I was listening to that and I noticed some new hidden meaning I'd not experienced before. This album seems lyrically straightforward and quite simple... to the point. I am not sure if there is any depth.

I hope I enjoy it still, but that was one of the main reasons I loved mewithoutYou.

[jtyexists9]

I am loving this dandy little album.

[agape]

Could someone pass me a speaker in my inbox?

*runs*

[doppelganger]

meh. i find the first 4 songs and allah decently enjoyable. the rest is bland.

[Greg.Kushlan]

This album is alot like the new As Cities Burn in the way that I'm having trouble getting into both of them. I'm sure that I will eventually wind up liking both but right now I don't know where I would place this on the scale.

[Neilhouse]

A poster on AP.net said this "I just read this in AMP the other day but apparently Aaron and Michael were raised under Sufism, which they say is a branch of Islam."
Yes. I do believe that Aaron's mother is Sufi.

Don't...uhh...quote me...

[Neilhouse]

hmm kinda disappointed, I can't help but miss their old sound. This isn't bad but it's still a shame because i loved 'Brother Sister' and 'Catch us for the foxes' so much, I will however still pick it up. I don't care much for all the religious lyrics and imagery, I just loved the passionate vocal delivery and music of the old stuff. Aaron Weiss just isn't that great a singer, regardless I'll listen to it properly when it comes out, hopefully it will grow on me.
If that's how you feel and you haven't checked out their first full length, [A--->B] Life, then you've got to. It's nothing but passionate vocals and good music. Great lyrics too.

[pleasedontpanic]

Nothing can touch brother, sister.

[Chris Reynolds]

again exactly how i feel. and its funny cause listening to the tooth and nail podcast the djs really hyped this album up and didnt seem to do anything for hell or high water. now this album turns out to be a disappointment and as cities is amazing...hmmmmm
I feel the exact opposite haha mwY's new album is just amazing to me and ACB has been hard to get into and a little disappointing.

[whalesandgravy]

I feel the exact opposite haha mwY's new album is just amazing to me and ACB has been hard to get into and a little disappointing.
idk im still pissed off at the fucking vocal melodies

[Chris Reynolds]

idk im still pissed off at the fucking vocal melodies
Eh, I actually don't mind them. They make this album feel joyous and happy, which is a great change of pace for the band, which is usually full of self doubt and loathing

[whalesandgravy]

Eh, I actually don't mind them. They make this album feel joyous and happy, which is a great change of pace for the band, which is usually full of self doubt and loathing
haha true...but that's what i loved about them

[Chris Reynolds]

haha true...but that's what i loved about them
Same, but for some reason, the band has matured and developed just as my personal life has. This album couldn't be any better for me in the stage of life I'm in right now. It's like they were reading my mind haha

[whalesandgravy]

Same, but for some reason, the band has matured and developed just as my personal life has. This album couldn't be any better for me in the stage of life I'm in right now. It's like they were reading my mind haha
ha yea i see what your saying

[alexcreate]

Disappointing, to say the very least.

[beth danger]

LOVE this album. I checked it out based on this review- I was going to skip it because I felt like I'd outgrown mwY. And holy shit, I their progression is fantastic. I love it when bands prove me wrong.

[eleven eleven]

You know... I listened to this. And I though "wow, this is not nearly as good as their past three albums". The vocals being almost completely sung, not spoken or yelled(I was so used to that delivery from this band) , didn't really do it for me.

However, I found myself listening over and over again... I don't even know what I think about this album. It's parable-like songs are so different from anything I usually listen to... It's just such an interesting album. Very haunting, in a dream like sort of way (as it's title suggests).

I think I really love it.

[unnameworthy]

I'm listening to the stream now. For the most part, I'd be willing to say this might be the best album of the decade. One thing annoys me, however; most of the songs in the second half sound far too similar in their opening lines.

[Chalie22]

I'm listening to the stream. This band always makes interesting music and that is why I continue to go to their shows and buy their music. This record is so damn good. Kudos to Mewithoutyou for not making the same redundant records.

[Cheesus]

I'd be willing to say this might be the best album of the decade.

wat

[eleven eleven]

wat
Not too ridiculous really, this is an incredible album. They have always been awesome, but this is just so unique and interesting. Took at least ten listens to really appreciate any of it.

[Cheesus]

I love how I pre-ordered this and didn't get it today. Fucking stoked.

[Cheesus]

Not too ridiculous really, this is an incredible album. They have always been awesome, but this is just so unique and interesting. Took at least ten listens to really appreciate any of it.
lol, thats cool. We're talking about a decade though

[eleven eleven]

lol, thats cool. We're talking about a decade though
So?
Anyway, it was that guys opinion.

[vaguestcargo]

This is the only mwY album I've liked less the more I've listened to it. Was curious on the first listen, but after a few more spins I'm really disappointed they didn't pursue furthering themselves in their original genre.

The talent is still there. The creativity is still there. But between the sing-songy, lazy campfire-esque songs and the lack of anything insanely catchy, I will appreciate the band's attempt to be genre-busting but wish I would have checked out the album before buying it.

[Zachals]

i really like this

[DollyDagger.]

This album's boring in comparison to the first two. Don't get me wrong, it's good. I just find myself yearning to skip to the next song after about a minute.

[RejoiceMySoul]

Really good fucking album. "The Fox, The Crow, and The Cookie" is one of my favorite songs of 2009, if not my favorite.

[Cossar]

Definitely a grower. appreciate the album more as time goes on.

[yayitsjoe]

This album's boring in comparison to the first two. Don't get me wrong, it's good. I just find myself yearning to skip to the next song after about a minute.

i think you mean to the first three...


and like many people have said before me, this album is really a grower. every time i listen to it, i'm more and more impressed.

[ihavechappedlip]

It's hard for me to like this album.. it might take a long time for me to come around.