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mewithoutYou returns with their 5th studio album, Ten Stories. Helmed by producer Daniel Smith (Sufian Stevens) and mixed by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumkins), Ten Stories is an allegorical coellection of songs that, at first listen, follows a winding narrative about a circus train crash in 19th century Montana. Long time fans will know that although we are introduced to a talking elephant, fox and tiger there is always more then meets the eye.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Other reviews have said this hearkens back to Brother, Sister, and I won't disagree. Many tracks sound reminiscent of what was heard on "Brother, Sister" and even Catch For Us The Foxes. Those yells we all love are back. Lyrically, several tracks are still down the It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright! rabbit hole, which isn't bad at all. I love the imagery, whether it be treats and foods, animals or circus attractions. Feels as though the ending of "Ten Stories" comes too quickly.
NEW LISTENER INSTRUCTIONS:
My experience with sharing mewithoutYou with friends has been this: you either love it or you hate it.
Typically, upon first listen, my friends hated it. I did too, at first. We asked "what is this?" and protested "he's not even singing!" I promise you, give the album a listen through and really listen, without distractions.
First listen to the sounds and ignore the lyrics. Let the vocals become just another instrument and forget that there are words to be heard.
Next, sit down with the lyric book and go through it again, getting into the words and artwork and feeling the life in each song.
I promise you, it's worth the two listens at least. I have been through this with many friends and I have heard thanks from all of them for introducing them to mewithoutYou.
As for Ten Stories, I love the album so far. On my second listen through aside from select tracks catching my attention. Really looking forward to the day when I'll have the time to sit down with headphones and the lyrics and listen through the album properly. The artwork looks great, once again. mewithoutYou has also once again left me wanting more and loving every minute of it.
The tracks that jumped out to me right away are Elephant in the Docks, Foxes Dream of the Log Flume, Grist for the Malady Mill, Nine Stories and All Circles.
I love the ongoing references to a relationship found through all mewithoutYou albums. If you've been with the band since the beginning then you know the story I'm talking about.
I have heard the music evolve over the years and this is my interpretation.
The sounds from A-->[to]B Life screamed of pain while "Catch for Us the Foxes" reflected recovery. "Brother, Sister" and "It's All Crazy..." focus on a redirection away from self and the healing of forgiveness from a higher power. The enjoyable part of the story that comes to Ten Stories is how Aaron writes of the "subsequent catastrophe" of his choices and his "inconveniently selective memory" years after the relationship.
Check them out for yourself and enjoy!!
NEW LISTENER INSTRUCTIONS:
My experience with sharing mewithoutYou with friends has been this: you either love it or you hate it.
Typically, upon first listen, my friends hated it. I did too, at first. We asked "what is this?" and protested "he's not even singing!" I promise you, give the album a listen through and really listen, without distractions.
First listen to the sounds and ignore the lyrics. Let the vocals become just another instrument and forget that there are words to be heard.
Next, sit down with the lyric book and go through it again, getting into the words and artwork and feeling the life in each song.
I promise you, it's worth the two listens at least. I have been through this with many friends and I have heard thanks from all of them for introducing them to mewithoutYou.
As for Ten Stories, I love the album so far. On my second listen through aside from select tracks catching my attention. Really looking forward to the day when I'll have the time to sit down with headphones and the lyrics and listen through the album properly. The artwork looks great, once again. mewithoutYou has also once again left me wanting more and loving every minute of it.
The tracks that jumped out to me right away are Elephant in the Docks, Foxes Dream of the Log Flume, Grist for the Malady Mill, Nine Stories and All Circles.
I love the ongoing references to a relationship found through all mewithoutYou albums. If you've been with the band since the beginning then you know the story I'm talking about.
I have heard the music evolve over the years and this is my interpretation.
The sounds from A-->[to]B Life screamed of pain while "Catch for Us the Foxes" reflected recovery. "Brother, Sister" and "It's All Crazy..." focus on a redirection away from self and the healing of forgiveness from a higher power. The enjoyable part of the story that comes to Ten Stories is how Aaron writes of the "subsequent catastrophe" of his choices and his "inconveniently selective memory" years after the relationship.
Check them out for yourself and enjoy!!
By the fume
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm glad I got turned to this album, I love music that has a guy shouting and all energetic but still has the structure and melody of good music. It all comes together on this album. And the lyrics seem to be based off classic poetry and at times really pop out at you.
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
All i can say is yet another great cd by Mewithoutyou! Much different then there earlier cd's but its more up beat with the same great lyics!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
best album yet
I became a fan of mewithoutYou when they first released their album "Brother, Sister." Then they released "It's all Crazy! It's all false! It's all a dream! Read more
Published 22 days ago by csmith
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cracked CD case
Cd case was very cracked when It arrived.
Cd case was very cracked when It arrived.
Cd case was very cracked when It arrived.
Cd case was very cracked when It arrived.
Cd case was very cracked when It arrived.
Published 5 months ago by Jefferson
5.0 out of 5 stars
You'll get lost in these Ten Stories.
The details in this album are incredible. If you truly take the time to dissect the sounds and lyrics, knowing a little back story about the band and its members, you will discover... Read more
Published 10 months ago by becomingamirror
5.0 out of 5 stars
mewithoutyou issues another solid album
I have always enjoyed mewithoutyou for the "completeness" of their albums; Ten Stories is no exception. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Medical Physics
5.0 out of 5 stars
top of the mark
I am a long time fan of MewithoutYou,so my judgement may not be fair. Overall it was a great Album, well executed from start to finish. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another treasure.
I definitely agree with others that Mewithoutyou requires multiple listens before it becomes listenable. Read more
Published 11 months ago by RebeccahLS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Masterpiece!
Lyrically & musically this is a perfect album. I have read/watched many online reviews about this album and I'm disappointed with those reviewers that give the album a low rating... Read more
Published 12 months ago by As the world Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't think, just buy.
This album is incredible. Taking into consideration that you are reading reviews of this outstanding album I believe that it is safe to assume you are contemplating the purchase of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Andrew
4.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely worth buying
I wasn't crazy about the last album. I don't think it was bad, but I just couldn't get into it. I only mention that in case anyone is on the fence after also not really getting... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Contender for Album of the year
Easily the best album of 2012 so far. Seems like a great union of the styles of "It's all crazy!" and "Brother, Sister", overall a great evolution of their sound. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ben
