The Weight Is a Gift is Nada Surf

Nada Surf

Nada Surf is an American alternative rock band. Formed in 1992, the New York band consists of Matthew Caws , Ira Elliot and Daniel Lorca .-Early years:...

's fourth full-length album. It was produced by Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....

 guitarist Chris Walla

Chris Walla

Christopher Walla is an American musician and music producer, most notable for being the guitarist for the band Death Cab for Cutie. He is also a former DJ of KCWU, 88.1 The Burg...

 and mixed by Geoff Sanoff. It was released in 2005 and features vocals from the Long Winters frontman John Roderick

John Roderick

John Roderick is an American musician and writer. Born in Seattle, Washington, he grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. He is currently the lead singer and guitarist in the band The Long Winters and was formerly a touring member of the band Harvey Danger...

. According to a blurb on NPR's All Songs Considered, the band says the album "answers questions of lust and deception, greed and love, joy and regret and the rites of passage you weren't quite ready to pass through."

Background

In a 2007 interview, Matthew Caws

Matthew Caws

Matthew Caws is the lead singer of the band Nada Surf. His parents are Peter Caws and Mary Ann Caws.- Biography :...

explained the imagery in the song "Your Legs Grow" saying:

Track listing

1. "Concrete Bed" – 2:29
2. "Do It Again" – 3:39
3. "Always Love" – 3:18
4. "What Is Your Secret?" – 3:26
5. "Your Legs Grow" – 4:00
6. "All Is a Game" – 3:26
7. "Blankest Year" – 2:12
8. "Comes a Time" – 4:58
9. "In the Mirror" – 3:41
10. "Armies Walk" – 3:28
11. "Imaginary Friends" – 9:40

Bonus disc

Many albums included a four-track bonus disc.

1. "From the Rooftop Down" – 2:44
2. "Fools" – 2:54
3. "Concrete Bed (Original Version)" – 2:10
4. "" – 2:05