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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Ten Stories
| name = Ten Stories
| Type = [[Album]]
| type = studio
| Artist = [[MewithoutYou]]
| artist = [[MewithoutYou]]
| Cover = Ten Stories.jpg
| cover = Ten Stories.jpg
| Released = May 15, 2012
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| released = May 15, 2012
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| length = {{Duration|m=40|s=30}}
| Label = Pine Street, [[Run For Cover Records|Run For Cover]] (reissue)
| Length = {{Duration|m=40|s=30}}
| label = Pine Street
| Producer = [[Danielson|Daniel Smith]]
| producer = [[Danielson|Daniel Smith]]
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| prev_title = [[It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright]]
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| Last album = ''[[It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright]]''<br />(2009)
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| next_title = [[Pale Horses (album)|Pale Horses]]
| This album = '''''Ten Stories''''' <br />(2012)
| next_year = 2015
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| Next album = ''[[Pale Horses (album)|Pale Horses]]'' <br />(2015)
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'''''Ten Stories''''' is the fifth full-length studio album by American [[indie rock]] band [[mewithoutYou]]. The record was produced by Daniel Smith and mixed by Brad Wood. The album's track listing was published by [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'s website in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mewithoutyou_announce_new_album_ten_stories|title=mewithoutYou announce new album, "Ten Stories"|publisher=altpress.com |date=2012-03-01 |accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref>
'''''Ten Stories''''' is the fifth studio album by American [[indie rock]] band [[mewithoutYou]]. The record was produced by Daniel Smith and mixed by Brad Wood. The album's track listing was published by [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'s website in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mewithoutyou_announce_new_album_ten_stories|title=mewithoutYou announce new album, "Ten Stories"|publisher=altpress.com |date=2012-03-01 |accessdate=2012-05-01}}</ref>


The album focuses on ten stories that make up the larger story of the whole album of a traveling circus and the train crash it suffered in late 19th-century Montana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2012/05/08/mewithoutyou-ten-stories/|title=mewithoutYou – Ten Stories|publisher=indievisionmusic.com|date=2012-05-08 |accessdate=2012-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blaremagazine.com/2012/05/10/review-mewithoutyou-ten-stories//|title=REVIEW: MEWITHOUTYOU – "TEN STORIES"|publisher=blaremagazine.com|date=2012-05-10 |accessdate=2012-05-12}}</ref> The inspiration comes from a book read in a class that lead singer and lyricist Aaron Weiss took while attending school during the band's hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/04/catching-up-with-mewithoutyou.html|title=Catching Up with mewithoutYou|publisher=pastemagazine.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-19}}</ref>
The album focuses on ten stories that make up the larger story of the whole album of a traveling circus and the train crash it suffered in late 19th-century Montana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2012/05/08/mewithoutyou-ten-stories/|title=mewithoutYou – Ten Stories|publisher=indievisionmusic.com|date=2012-05-08 |accessdate=2012-05-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blaremagazine.com/2012/05/10/review-mewithoutyou-ten-stories//|title=REVIEW: MEWITHOUTYOU – "TEN STORIES"|publisher=blaremagazine.com|date=2012-05-10 |accessdate=2012-05-12}}</ref> The inspiration comes from a book read in a class that lead singer and lyricist Aaron Weiss took while attending school during the band's hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/04/catching-up-with-mewithoutyou.html|title=Catching Up with mewithoutYou|publisher=pastemagazine.com |date= 6 April 2012|accessdate=2012-04-19}}</ref>


On May 8, 2012, the record became available for streaming on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mewithoutyou.com/ten-stories-spotify-early-stream/|title=Ten Stories Sreaming on Spotify|publisher=mewithoutyou.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> The album was released May 15, 2012 with pre-orders starting April 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mewithoutyou.com/ten-stories-preorder-new-track-premiere/|title=Ten Stories Pre-Order|publisher=mewithoutyou.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-17}}</ref>
On May 8, 2012, the record became available for streaming on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mewithoutyou.com/ten-stories-spotify-early-stream/|title=Ten Stories Sreaming on Spotify|publisher=mewithoutyou.com|accessdate=2012-05-08|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516233408/http://mewithoutyou.com/ten-stories-spotify-early-stream/|archivedate=2012-05-16}}</ref> The album was released May 15, 2012, with pre-orders starting April 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mewithoutyou.com/ten-stories-preorder-new-track-premiere/|title=Ten Stories Pre-Order|publisher=mewithoutyou.com |date= |accessdate=2012-04-17}}</ref>


The largest pre-order bundle on their online store is $40 and includes a 2XLP on colored 150g vinyl, 4th side vinyl etching, custom inner sleeves, a 28-page lyric booklet with 11 original paintings by [[Vasily Kafanov]], 11x17 Poster, 13-song bonus CD with alternate album cover, instant digital download on street date, exclusive b-sides 7" single ''Other Stories:'', an 8-page lyric booklet, two more original paintings by Vasily Kafanov, and foreword by the band’s drummer Rick Mazzotta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mewithoutyou.11spot.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=7166|title=mewithoutYou Online Store|publisher=mewithoutyou.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-14}}</ref>
The largest pre-order bundle on their online store is $40 and includes a 2XLP on colored 150g vinyl, 4th side vinyl etching, custom inner sleeves, a 28-page lyric booklet with 11 original paintings by [[Vasily Kafanov]], 11x17 Poster, 13-song bonus CD with alternate album cover, instant digital download on street date, exclusive b-sides 7" single ''Other Stories:'', an 8-page lyric booklet, two more original paintings by Vasily Kafanov, and foreword by the band's drummer Rick Mazzotta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mewithoutyou.11spot.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat.ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=7166|title=mewithoutYou Online Store|publisher=mewithoutyou.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-14}}</ref>


{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| MC = 84/100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/ten-stories/mewithoutyou|title=Ten Stories by mewithoutYou|publisher=}}</ref>
| MC = 84/100<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/ten-stories/mewithoutyou|title=Ten Stories by mewithoutYou|website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Christianity Today]]''
| rev1 = ''[[Christianity Today]]''
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Christianity Today review">{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Jeremy V.|title=Ten Stories|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/music/reviews/2012/tenstories-mini.html|accessdate=19 May 2012|newspaper=[[Christianity Today]]|date=18 May 2012}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Christianity Today review">{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Jeremy V.|title=Ten Stories|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/music/reviews/2012/tenstories-mini.html|accessdate=19 May 2012|newspaper=[[Christianity Today]]|date=18 May 2012}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[MTV.com]]
| rev2 = [[MTV.com]]
| rev2Score = (positive) <ref name="MTV review">{{cite web|last=Montgomery|first=James|title=mewithoutYou's Ten Stories: The Year's Best Circus-Train Concept Album|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1685077/mewithoutyou-ten-stories.jhtml|work=[[MTV.com]]|accessdate=19 May 2012}}</ref>
| rev2Score = (positive) <ref name="MTV review">{{cite web|last=Montgomery|first=James|title=mewithoutYou's Ten Stories: The Year's Best Circus-Train Concept Album|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1685077/mewithoutyou-ten-stories.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518003417/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1685077/mewithoutyou-ten-stories.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 18, 2012|work=[[MTV.com]]|accessdate=19 May 2012}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[Relevant (magazine)|RELEVANT]]''
| rev3 = ''[[Relevant (magazine)|RELEVANT]]''
| rev3Score = (positive) <ref name="RELEVANT review">{{cite news|last=Larsen|first=Luke|title=REVIEW: mewithout You, Ten Stories|url=http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/reviews/29235-review-mewithoutyou-ten-stories|accessdate=19 May 2012|newspaper=[[Relevant (magazine)|RELEVANT]]}}</ref>
| rev3Score = (positive) <ref name="RELEVANT review">{{cite news|last=Larsen|first=Luke|title=REVIEW: mewithout You, Ten Stories|url=http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/reviews/29235-review-mewithoutyou-ten-stories|accessdate=19 May 2012|newspaper=[[Relevant (magazine)|RELEVANT]]}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[Sputnikmusic]]
| rev4 = Sputnikmusic
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Sputnikmusic review">{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Robin|title=mewithoutYou - Ten Stories (staff review)|url=http://sputnikmusic.com/review/49678/mewithoutYou-Ten-Stories/|work=[[Sputnikmusic]]|accessdate=19 May 2012|date=11 May 2012}}</ref>
| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="Sputnikmusic review">{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Robin|title=mewithoutYou - Ten Stories (staff review)|url=http://sputnikmusic.com/review/49678/mewithoutYou-Ten-Stories/|work=Sputnikmusic|accessdate=19 May 2012|date=11 May 2012}}</ref>
}}
}}


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
Music by mewithoutYou, lyrics by Aaron Weiss.
Music by mewithoutYou, lyrics by Aaron Weiss.
{{Track listing
{{Tracklist
| title1 = February, 1878
| title1 = February, 1878
| length1 = 3:46
| length1 = 3:46
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| length2 = 3:17
| length2 = 3:17
| title3 = East Enders Wives
| title3 = East Enders Wives
| note3 = featuring Aimee Wilson
| length3 = 2:52
| length3 = 2:52
| title4 = Cardiff Giant
| title4 = Cardiff Giant
| length4 = 3:43
| length4 = 3:43
| title5 = Elephant in the Dock
| title5 = Elephant in the Dock
| note5 = featuring Amy Carrigan
| length5 = 3:51
| length5 = 3:51
| title6 = Aubergine
| title6 = Aubergine
| note6 = featuring Amy Carrigan
| length6 = 3:14
| length6 = 3:14
| title7 = Fox's Dream of the Log Flume
| title7 = Fox's Dream of the Log Flume
| note7 = featuring [[Hayley Williams]] of [[Paramore]]
| length7 = 3:44
| length7 = 3:44
| title8 = Nine Stories
| title8 = Nine Stories
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| length9 = 3:34
| length9 = 3:34
| title10 = Bear's Vision of St. Agnes
| title10 = Bear's Vision of St. Agnes
| note10 = featuring Aimee Wilson
| length10 = 4:59
| length10 = 4:59
| title11 = All Circles
| title11 = All Circles
| note11 = featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore and Daniel Smith of [[Danielson]]
| length11 = 2:44
| length11 = 2:44
}}
}}
{{track listing
{{tracklist
| collapsed = no
| headline = Deluxe{{Citation needed|date=August 2012}}
| headline = Deluxe{{Citation needed|date=August 2012}}
| title12 = Julian the Onion
| title12 = Julian the Onion
| length12 = 4.04
| length12 = 4:04
| title13 = Four Fires
| title13 = Four Fires
| length13 = 3.36
| length13 = 3:36
}}
}}

==Personnel==
;mewithoutYou
* Aaron Weiss – vocals, guitars
* Michael Weiss – guitars, keyboards
* Greg Jehanian – bass guitar
* Rickie Mazzotta – drums
;Additional personnel
* Brandon Beaver – additional guitars {{small|(tracks 1, 4, 6, 7)}}
* Kris Klein – additional guitars {{small|(tracks 9, 10)}}
* Aimee Wilson – vocals {{small|(tracks 3, 10, 12)}}
* Amy Carrigan – vocals {{small|(tracks 5, 6, 13)}}
* [[Hayley Williams]] – vocals {{small|(tracks 7, 11)}}
* Daniel Smith – vocals {{small|(track 11)}}
* Kim Tice – accordion {{small|(tracks 8, 12)}}
* Maria Mirenzi – baritone saxophone {{small|(track 8)}}
* Jay Beck – percussion {{small|(track 13)}}
* Joshua Stamper – string arrangements, conducting
* Daniel Delaney, Daniel Wright, Erica Miller, Paul Arbogast – string instrumentation
;Production
* Daniel Smith – production
* Brad Wood – mixing, additional production
* Hans Dekline – mastering
* David Downham – engineering


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:04, 26 September 2024

Ten Stories
Studio album by
MewithoutYou
ReleasedMay 15, 2012
Genre
Length40:30
LabelPine Street
ProducerDaniel Smith
MewithoutYou chronology
It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright
(2009) 		Ten Stories
(2012) 		Pale Horses
(2015)

Ten Stories is the fifth studio album by American indie rock band mewithoutYou. The record was produced by Daniel Smith and mixed by Brad Wood. The album's track listing was published by Alternative Press's website in March 2012.[1]

The album focuses on ten stories that make up the larger story of the whole album of a traveling circus and the train crash it suffered in late 19th-century Montana.[2][3] The inspiration comes from a book read in a class that lead singer and lyricist Aaron Weiss took while attending school during the band's hiatus.[4]

On May 8, 2012, the record became available for streaming on Spotify.[5] The album was released May 15, 2012, with pre-orders starting April 17, 2012.[6]

The largest pre-order bundle on their online store is $40 and includes a 2XLP on colored 150g vinyl, 4th side vinyl etching, custom inner sleeves, a 28-page lyric booklet with 11 original paintings by Vasily Kafanov, 11x17 Poster, 13-song bonus CD with alternate album cover, instant digital download on street date, exclusive b-sides 7" single Other Stories:, an 8-page lyric booklet, two more original paintings by Vasily Kafanov, and foreword by the band's drummer Rick Mazzotta.[7]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic84/100[8]
Review scores
SourceRating
Christianity Today[9]
MTV.com(positive) [10]
RELEVANT(positive) [11]
Sputnikmusic[12]

Track listing

[edit]

Music by mewithoutYou, lyrics by Aaron Weiss.

No.TitleLength
1."February, 1878"3:46
2."Grist for the Malady Mill"3:17
3."East Enders Wives"2:52
4."Cardiff Giant"3:43
5."Elephant in the Dock"3:51
6."Aubergine"3:14
7."Fox's Dream of the Log Flume"3:44
8."Nine Stories"4:46
9."Fiji Mermaid"3:34
10."Bear's Vision of St. Agnes"4:59
11."All Circles"2:44
Deluxe[citation needed]
No.TitleLength
12."Julian the Onion"4:04
13."Four Fires"3:36

Personnel

[edit]
mewithoutYou
  • Aaron Weiss – vocals, guitars
  • Michael Weiss – guitars, keyboards
  • Greg Jehanian – bass guitar
  • Rickie Mazzotta – drums
Additional personnel
  • Brandon Beaver – additional guitars (tracks 1, 4, 6, 7)
  • Kris Klein – additional guitars (tracks 9, 10)
  • Aimee Wilson – vocals (tracks 3, 10, 12)
  • Amy Carrigan – vocals (tracks 5, 6, 13)
  • Hayley Williams – vocals (tracks 7, 11)
  • Daniel Smith – vocals (track 11)
  • Kim Tice – accordion (tracks 8, 12)
  • Maria Mirenzi – baritone saxophone (track 8)
  • Jay Beck – percussion (track 13)
  • Joshua Stamper – string arrangements, conducting
  • Daniel Delaney, Daniel Wright, Erica Miller, Paul Arbogast – string instrumentation
Production
  • Daniel Smith – production
  • Brad Wood – mixing, additional production
  • Hans Dekline – mastering
  • David Downham – engineering

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "mewithoutYou announce new album, "Ten Stories"". altpress.com. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
  2. ^ "mewithoutYou – Ten Stories". indievisionmusic.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
  3. ^ "REVIEW: MEWITHOUTYOU – "TEN STORIES"". blaremagazine.com. 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2012-05-12.
  4. ^ "Catching Up with mewithoutYou". pastemagazine.com. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
  5. ^ "Ten Stories Sreaming on Spotify". mewithoutyou.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
  6. ^ "Ten Stories Pre-Order". mewithoutyou.com. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  7. ^ "mewithoutYou Online Store". mewithoutyou.com. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
  8. ^ "Ten Stories by mewithoutYou". Metacritic.
  9. ^ Jones, Jeremy V. (18 May 2012). "Ten Stories". Christianity Today. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  10. ^ Montgomery, James. "mewithoutYou's Ten Stories: The Year's Best Circus-Train Concept Album". MTV.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  11. ^ Larsen, Luke. "REVIEW: mewithout You, Ten Stories". RELEVANT. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  12. ^ Smith, Robin (11 May 2012). "mewithoutYou - Ten Stories (staff review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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