Artist: MewithoutYou
Album: Brother, Sister
Year: 2006
Aaron Weiss is far and away the greatest lyricist of this generation, and is likely one of the greatest lyricists of all time. His band, styled mewithoutYou, divulges deep into their art-punk and indie rock tendencies, and any like most art-focused music Brother, Sister can be a tough listen. However, both the honest self-imagery and wise-beyond-his-years reflections initially drew me into the album, and it wasn't long before Brother, Sister was a necessity for my music collection. I won't lie: this album takes repeated listens for full immersion. However, it is beyond worth it; Weiss' lyrics hit hard once understood and absorbed; despite the religious themes and personal background of it all, Weiss writes and sings nothing that the everyman can't relate to. Hell, this might be the nature of genius in full. Definitely one of my favorite albums and one I'll be listening to years from now. Key tracks: In A Sweater Poorly Knit, Nice And Blue Pt. 2, O Porcupine, C-Minor, Messes Of Men, In A Market Dimly Knit... Really, the whole thing. Give it a chance.
Hear it for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4g-3WRXIts
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