MewithoutYou has drastically pulled apart from their original sound, now attempting to separate from comparisons with Brand New and leaning towards a much more indie approach in their music. While many find this change offensive, the more flexible listeners respect mewithoutYou‘s decisions that take a great turn from their original screaming mash.
This album, It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright. is spiked with numerous instruments, each complementing the song in its own way, whether there be a harp, flute, trumpet, electric guitar (which deviates from the normal acoustic), violin, or a choral appearance. However, these numerous instruments never distract from the song itself, and always fit perfectly with the music around them.
Aaron Weiss’ vocals are wiry and nasal, an odd voice if you ever did hear one. However, no vocals could be more perfect for a band such as this.
All of the songs are vivacious and lively save a few of the sadder. Certain tunes, such as “The Fox, The Cookie, And The Crow,” are merely whimsical and purely joyous. Others, such as “The Beetle King On A Coconut Estate,” the most impressive song on the album, are slower and more melodic, and conservative in a way. Then there’s “Allah, Allah, Allah,” which feels not unlike a jubilant sing-along.
But one thing that all of the songs have in common are their high religious observance tucked within outstanding lyrics. But never are the lyrics as abrupt as “God is love. Be with him.” mewithoutYou‘s approach is quiet, and altogether a celebration of religious belief.
Any indie fan or person within their right mind should appreciate this album.
