Brother, Sister is the third studio 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-ordersBurnt Toast Vinyl Store product listing BTV081 for an 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.[ Billboard.com] entry for mewithoutYou - Brother, Sister
The cover art is by artist Vasily Kafanov.
The album's title comes from a verse in the Bhagavad Gita.Bhagavad Gita 11:19, "You are without beginning, middle, or end; you touch everything with your indefinite power. The sun and the moon are your eyes, and your mouth is fire; your radiance warms the cosmos."Interview from 03/18/2007 in Nashville, TN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAVSwBAUlBs (retrieved December 2, 2018) Audience member asks question at minute 4:30
Track listing
Personnel Greg Jehanian – bass, background vocals Christopher Kleinberg – guitar, background vocals Richard Mazzotta – drums, percussion Aaron Weiss – lead vocals, spoken word Michael Weiss – guitar, background vocals Josh Bender – background vocals Andrew Dost – flugelhorn Jeremy Enigk – vocals Orlando Greenhill – upright bass Timbre – harp Bret Wallin – trombone Chick Wolverton – melodica Brad Wood – melodica
Technical personnel Michael Almquist - Spider song sequencer Chris Crisman – photography Chad Johnson – A&R Emily Lazar – mastering Jason Powers – art direction, design, illustrations Brad Wood – producer, engineer, mixing
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