What makes Catch for Us the Foxes by MewithoutYou notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to storytelling through music, earning a dedicated fanbase within the emo and post-hardcore scenes. It has since influenced many artists in these genres, showcasing how lyrical depth can coexist with aggressive instrumentation. Catch for Us the Foxes is MewithoutYou's second album, following their debut, A to B Life, released in 2002. By this time, the band had begun to refine their unique sound, merging punk rock with introspective narratives, which set them apart from their contemporaries in the early 2000s.

Who is Catch for Us the Foxes for?

Catch for Us the Foxes works well if you're into poetic and introspective journeys, layered, dense sonic textures and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on Catch for Us the Foxes?

Catch for Us the Foxes has 12 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Catch for Us the Foxes

MewithoutYou · 2004

46 min · 12 tracks · punk rock

A dynamic blend of post-hardcore intensity and poetic lyricism wrapped in intricate melodies and raw emotion.

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Top tracks — play these first

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January 1979 — This track stands out for its vivid imagery and nostalgic yearning, encapsulating the band's ability to weave personal memories into broader themes of loss and longing.
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Tie Me Up! Untie Me! — With its frenetic energy and engaging lyrics, this song embodies the tension between chaos and clarity, reflecting the album's overarching emotional landscape.
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My Exit, Unfair — The track features a striking contrast between haunting melodies and urgent vocal delivery, representing the internal struggle that defines much of the album's narrative arc.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album's unique blend of intense vocals and poetic lyrics creates a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt tempo changes and dynamic shifts that keep the listener engaged.
Lyrically, the album employs vivid imagery and narrative storytelling, with many songs exploring themes of personal struggle and existential reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

poetic and introspective journeys
layered, dense sonic textures
gradual builds and payoffs
long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context: Catch for Us the Foxes is MewithoutYou's second album, following their debut, A to B Life, released in 2002. By this time, the band had begun to refine their unique sound, merging punk rock with introspective narratives, which set them apart from their contemporaries in the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors: Brand New· The Dear Hunter· Circa Survive

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Torches Together 3:47
2 January 1979 3:26
3 Tie Me Up! Untie Me! 3:41
4 Leaf 3:37
5 Disaster Tourism 2:58
6 Seven Sisters 3:48
7 The Soviet 3:03
8 Paper Hanger 4:12
9 My Exit, Unfair 3:52
10 Four Word Letter, Part Two 4:22
11 Carousels 5:41
12 Son of a Widow 3:29

What to play next

Listen next

Brother, Sister

2006

Go back to

[A→B] Life

2002

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