1) Torches Together 2) January 1979 3) Tie Me Up Untie Me 4) Leaf 5) Disaster Tourism 6) 7 Sisters 7) Soviet 8) Paper Hanger 9) My Exit Unfair 10) 4 Word Letter 11) Carousels 12) Son Of A Widow
Item Specifications...
Record Label Tooth & Nail Records
Format Enhanced
Dimensions: Length: 4.94" Width: 5.6" Height: 0.39" Weight: 0.23 lbs.
Binding CD
Release Date Sep 21, 2004
Publisher EMI- CMG DISTRIBUTION #36
ISBN 0012291196 EAN 0724357885607 UPC 724357885607
Availability 5 units. Availability accurate as of May 26, 2012 12:28.
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unique modern rock music, that's good for the ears and soul. Aaron Weiss for real, the lyrics, and the delivery are perfect. Mostly spoken word, over really good music. This is some pretty intense stuff, even more intense is seeing them live.
So Unique it Hurts Sep 28, 2006
I'm actually giving this record five stars, a first for me on this site. I am giving it five stars simply because this is a record everyone should listen to once. It may not be for everyone, but everyone should definitely give it a try as this is an absolutely unique band.
There are two standout aspects to this band. The first and most obvious is their singer Aaron Weiss and his strained and dramatic way of singing, which is talking, really. Mr. Weiss is very much a Christian, but he isn't dealing with your standard "praise Jesus" material. Instead we find gut wrenching lyrics about suicide and doubt delivered in Bob Dylan-like poetic form. My favorite line is probably from "Carousels": "If there was no way into God,I would never have laid in this grave of a body for so long." Beautifully dark and striking, especially when sung so exaspertated as Aaron sings it. Reminds me of "The Patient" by Tool.
The second standout aspect in mewithoutYou is the musicianship. I absolutely love the musical breakdowns the band comes up with, especially considering they can come in at any time in any song. "Leaf" is heavily musical throughout where the vocals could really be classified as the bridge in the song. The song structure overal is rather experimental with a de-emphasis on choruses (though they do abound) and more emphasis on overall flow. Some great guitar licks and interplay between rhythm and melody.
Standout tracks for me are "January 1979", "Tie Me Up!" (what a great guitar lick), "Four Word Letter", "My Exit, Unfair" and "Paper Hanger." The latter here is an interesting song for me. I don't really care for the first half of the song, but the ending is such a beast that is even better when you see it live. Really, there isn't a bad song on this record. The only downside is it takes a little while to differentiate some songs from others due to the irregular song structure and that Aaron's vocal stylings in each song is so similar. All that means, though, is that we need to give the record a few more listens and work a little harder with it. As many of us know, this is usually true of the great records that stay with us over the years.
This is a record for everyone who loves music to give a listen to. This includes non-Christians. Forget the label "Christian" and simply listen to the emotion and intensity that this band brings. For a unique sound with great songwriting and powerful lyrics, you need look no further.
this band needs to find a better audience Apr 27, 2006
It's unfortunate that this band will mostly be overlooked thanks to them being on a terrible Christian label. This really is a great album and quite an original take on emotionally charged indie rock.
Very impressed Jan 6, 2006
I first saw Mewithoutyou on MTV2's subterranean. It was a live performance of "Paper hanger" but for some reason the program cut the it off short. I had to hear more so I gammbled and picked up a copy of "Catch for us the foxes". I normally wouldn't pick up an album based on hearing half a song BUT I made an exception. Well, my gammble paid off. "Catch for us the foxes" is a great album. It sounds like the glory days of "At The Drive-in" and has the experimental elements of "And you will know us by the trail of dead". I felt like I was listening to "Relationship of command" at times. Mewithoutyou could be a very big band in the coming year and I will continue to follow thier career with great interest. Stand out tracks "Torches Together", "Distaster Tourism", "Paper Hanger"
Amazing!!! Nov 21, 2005
If you are looking for something truly amazing and original, you'll need to look no further than "Catch for us the foxes". Truly a remarkable album in a time when just a remarkable song from an artist is hard to find.
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