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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.... Read more ›
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.... Read more ›
By John
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great album. There aren't many good concept albums being released but mewithoutyou nailed it. Shipped fast. Good condition. New favorite band.
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!
By csmith
Format:Vinyl|Amazon Verified Purchase
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! It's alright" and I was extremely disappointed. I was not a fan of the folk music that came out of their follow up to Brother, Sister, so I debated ordering this CD. But I'm really glad I ordered "Ten Stories." "Ten Stories" is a perfect blend of their previous albums, and is probably their best album yet. If you've never listened to mewithoutYou before, this is a good album to start with, but be sure to listen to it a few times through before deciding whether you like it or not.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Ian
Format:MP3 Music
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 into the last album.
I only just bought Ten Stories and I already have a feeling it's going to be playing in my car for quite a while. I'll echo some of the other reviews that mention it's kind of a blend of all their previous albums. I could listen to "Fox's Dream of the Log Flume" about 100 times in a row. I'm giving it 4 out of 5 because I haven't really had a chance to see how I like it after listening to it 100 times. That's everyone's fault but mine.
I only just bought Ten Stories and I already have a feeling it's going to be playing in my car for quite a while. I'll echo some of the other reviews that mention it's kind of a blend of all their previous albums. I could listen to "Fox's Dream of the Log Flume" about 100 times in a row. I'm giving it 4 out of 5 because I haven't really had a chance to see how I like it after listening to it 100 times. That's everyone's fault but mine.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By James_FGD
Format:Audio CD
The strength of this album is in the lyrics. Weiss carefully crafted a wonderful story entwined through every track. Yet, this does not take away from the musical diversity this album presents. The album does not have as many sing-a-long hooks as the last, but it treats the listener with certain lines that will be spinning around in your head far after the listen.
As with a mother to her children, it is hard to rank their past albums with this one because each one carries its own personality. Maybe start with "Cardiff Giant" and "All Circles". Or just put the album in, sit back and enjoy.
As with a mother to her children, it is hard to rank their past albums with this one because each one carries its own personality. Maybe start with "Cardiff Giant" and "All Circles". Or just put the album in, sit back and enjoy.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
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 a dense and beautifully articulate set of songs. Some are more narrative to the overall theme of the train crash while others are extremely rich and autobiographical. Pay attention.
Drum work from Rickie is ridiculous as always, Greg steps up with some new tricks and sounds on the bass, and Mike brings back his distorted guitar and great pedal work to add to Aaron's lyrical mastery.
Buy the physical album (or better yet the vinyl) because the ORIGINAL album art is lush and colorful, depicting the characters and interactions in the songs. Vasily Kafanov knocks it out of the park.
Drum work from Rickie is ridiculous as always, Greg steps up with some new tricks and sounds on the bass, and Mike brings back his distorted guitar and great pedal work to add to Aaron's lyrical mastery.
Buy the physical album (or better yet the vinyl) because the ORIGINAL album art is lush and colorful, depicting the characters and interactions in the songs. Vasily Kafanov knocks it out of the park.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 6 months ago by Jefferson
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 11 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 12 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 12 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 13 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 13 months ago by Andrew
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 13 months ago by Ben
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