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, released on September 26, 2006 through

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. It features guest vocal and instrumental appearances by several artists, including

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. The album's title comes from a verse in the

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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 *

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– flugelhorn *

– vocals * Orlando Greenhill – upright bass *

– 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

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2006 albums MewithoutYou albums Tooth & Nail Records albums Albums produced by Brad Wood