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American Water is the third studio album by indie rock group Silver Jews. Released in 1998 as an LP and CD on Drag City (DC149) in America and Domino (WIG56) in Europe, American Water was recorded at The Rare Book Room in Brooklyn and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
Released October 20, 1998 Recorded Rare Book Room, Brooklyn American Water is the third studio album by Silver Jews. Recorded at The Rare Book Room in Brooklyn and mastered at Abbey Road...
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Jul 30, 2017 · American Water. Silver Jews. 1998. 9.4. By Mike Powell. Genre: Rock. Label: Drag City. Reviewed: July 30, 2017. In 1998, David Berman approached perfection. Absorbed in metaphor, ennui, and...
About “American Water”. In 1998, David Berman told MTV that the album’s title was inspired by a poster he saw during a trip to the vet with his dog: The album’s title mirrors Berman’s ...
Oct 18, 2018 · Record/Vinyl + Digital Album. In honor of 20 years of American Water - and counting - the vinyl has been half-speed mastered at Abbey Road to provide increased depth and nuance for all future LP listeners. The CD will continue to represent the perfection of the original 1998 master.
Apr 21, 2023 · With the Silver Jews, David Berman embraced his problems through music. American Water is an act of reconciling woes and whisking them away on a melodious riff.
Oct 20, 1998 · Silver Jews. “In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection,” goes the opening line of Silver Jews’ third album, American Water. 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.
