MewithoutYou, stylized as mewithoutYou and abbreviated as mwY, is an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band consists of vocalist Aaron Weiss, guitarist Michael Weiss, bassist Greg Jehanian and drummer Rickie Mazzotta. The band's music is generally dominated by spoken-word vocals and free-ranging drums, bass, and guitar.

 

Brother, Sister is the third full-length album by indie rock band mewithoutYou, released on September 26, 2006 through Tooth & Nail Records. It features guest vocal and instrumental appearances by several artists, including Jeremy Enigk (of Sunny Day Real Estate), harpist Timbre, and members of Anathallo and the Psalters. From August 9, 2007, Burnt Toast Vinyl were taking pre-orders for a LP-format version of the album. The album features an abundance of symbolism, much of which is tied to animals; at least one can be found in the lyrics of each track.

 

Brother, Sister reached a peak position of number 116 on the Billboard 200 on October 14,  2006.

 

The cover art by Vasily Kafanov features one of his trademark "fishtower" themes, which also looks like a face. The album's title (and its cover art) is based on St. Francis of Assisi's "Canticle of the Sun". Here is an excerpt:

 

We praise You, Lord, for all Your creatures,

especially for Brother Sun,

who is the day through whom You give us light.

And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,

of You Most High, he bears your likeness.

We praise You, Lord, for Sister Moon and the stars,

in the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.

 

"In a Sweater Poorly Knit" appears as the background music for the segment "Riding the Build" in the 2011 mountain bike movie "Life Cycles".

 

Personnel:

Greg Jehanian: group member

Christopher Kleinberg: group member

Richard Mazzotta: group member

Aaron Weiss: group member

Michael Weiss: group member

Josh Bender: background vocals

Andrew Dost: flugelhorn

Jeremy Enigk: vocals

Orlando Greenhill: upright bass

Timbre: harp

Bret Wallin: trombone

Chick Wolverton: melodica

 

Track List:

Part One:

1. Messes of Men   [3:52]

2. The Dryness and the Rain (Guest vocals by Jeremy Enigk)   [2:57]

3. Wolf Am I! (and Shadow)   [2:36]

4. Yellow Spider   [1:10]

5. A Glass Can Only Spill What It Contains   [3:45]

6. Nice and Blue (Pt. Two)   [3:43]

Part Two:

7. The Sun and the Moon   [5:15]

8. Orange Spider   [1:10]

9. C-Minor   [3:21]

10. In a Market Dimly Lit   [4:27]

11. O, Porcupine (Guest vocals by Jeremy Enigk)   [4:31]

12. Brownish Spider (Featuring guest harpist Timbre)   [1:19]

13. In a Sweater Poorly Knit (Featuring guest harpist Timbre)   [5:26]

 

The Brother, Sister LP by mewithoutYou is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and vinyl are new! If you have any questions or want to see additional photos, just email us.

 

Same day shipping for payments received by 4:00 PM EST.

 

Payment must be received within 7 days. We accept and prefer PayPal. 

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