Album
American Water
1998 · Rock
23 collectors on Gatefold own this
American Water is an Alt/Indie album by Silver Jews, originally released in 1998. On Gatefold: 17 pressings tracked, owned by 23 collectors.
About
“In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection,” goes the opening line of Silver Jews’ third album, <i>American Water</i>. This line could be a stand-in for the entire LP, which is a sardonic, damaged, but ultimately masterful opus from David Berman and his band of country-inspired indie troubadours. Shuffling songs like “People” find him trading lines with part-time member Stephen Malkmus, while tracks like “Smith & Jones Forever” embody the album’s delicate balance of country mysticism and alt-rock wit.
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Tracklist
- 1Random Rules3:58
- 2Smith & Jones Forever3:18
- 3Night Society2:17
- 4Federal Dust4:01
- 5People4:43
- 6Blue Arrangements4:38
- 7We Are Real4:22
- 8Send In the Clouds5:24
- 9Like Like the the the Death3:58
- 10Buckingham Rabbit4:56
- 11Honk If You're Lonely2:47
- 12The Wild Kindness3:54
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- cynical
- heartland
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at the Rare Book Room, Brooklyn.
Mastered at Abbey Road, London.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Chris Stroffolino
- David BermanPERFORMER, WRITTEN-BY
- Mike Fellows
- Stephen Malkmus
- Tim Barnes
23 collectors on Gatefold own this · 17 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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