American Water by Silver Jews
Recorded while Brian Jones was being kicked out of the group, American Water was instantly declared the album of the year. Or as we say around the office, the financial surprise of the year.
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"The other night a snow storm left some suburban friends stranded at our place. With bourbons and beers in hand, we caught up and listened to records. It had probably been four or five years since I'd heard American Water, my favorite record by Silver Jews. It had served as my introduction to the band back in college and listening now, the record sounds timeless. DC Berman's reserved tone and lyrics resonate with me, while the casual sound of the guitars, which totally rock, make the album feel easy and comfortable. "Random Rules" and "Smith & Jones Forever", two of the finest songs in SJ's arsenal, begin the record. I'm drawn in, caught up in the moment, in the song, they're almost overwhelming me. The album eases into itself after that, the American Waters Band making rock songs sound effortless, though songs that good can't be."
Anna Lundy, Indiepop Princess/Manager
Grimey's New & Preloved Music - Nashville, TN
February 2011
Tracklist
| 1. | Random Rules | 3:58 |
| 2. | Smith & Jones Forever | 3:18 |
| 3. | Night Society | 2:17 |
| 4. | Federal Dust | 4:01 |
| 5. | People | 4:43 |
| 6. | Blue Arrangements | 4:38 |
| 7. | We Are Real | 4:22 |
| 8. | Send in the Clouds | 5:24 |
| 9. | Like like the the the Death | 3:59 |
| 10. | Buckingham Rabbit | 4:57 |
| 11. | Honk If You're Lonely | 2:47 |
| 12. | The Wild Kindness | 3:54 |
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Formed in 1989 in Hoboken NJ during jam sessions between David Berman, Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich, the Joos released six acclaimed albums through 2008, when Berman, the sole constant member of the band, retired. Revered largely for his exquisite songs and lyrics and his singular imagination, Silver Jews continue to grow in the ears of new listeners with every passing year.