Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Language available : english
American Water, the Silver Jews' third full-length release, reunites David Berman and Stephen Malkmus and adds new members Mike Fellows, Tim Barnes, and Chris Stroffolino. Named after a poster Berman saw at his veterinarian's office for American Water Spaniels, the album boasts some of the Jews' best arrangements and playing, from the flute and brass-tinged "Random Rules" to the driven but eloquent guitars on "Night Society" to the wah-wah friendly, '70s-style pop of "People." American Water also varies in tempo and mood more than any Silver Jews album since Starlite Walker. "Send in the Clouds" and "Smith & Jones Forever" gallop along, while "We Are Real" and "The Wild Kindness" stroll. Though most of the album's lyrics aren't as personal as those on The Natural Bridge, they still feature Berman's detailed wit, like this couplet from "People": "The drums march along at the clip of an IV drip/Like sparks from a muffler dragged down the strip." The tight, sunny-sounding production sparkles on songs like "Honk if You're Lonely Tonight," and Berman's and Malkmus' twin vocals brighten songs like "Blue Arrangements" and "Federal Dust." As with all of the Jews' best work, American Water sounds like it was made for the band's own enjoyment, and the listener is just eavesdropping on their fun.
© Heather Phares /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From 12,49€/month
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Silver Jews, Composer, MainArtist - Drag City Inc., MusicPublisher
1998 Drag City Inc. 2009 Drag City Inc.
Albumbeschreibung
American Water, the Silver Jews' third full-length release, reunites David Berman and Stephen Malkmus and adds new members Mike Fellows, Tim Barnes, and Chris Stroffolino. Named after a poster Berman saw at his veterinarian's office for American Water Spaniels, the album boasts some of the Jews' best arrangements and playing, from the flute and brass-tinged "Random Rules" to the driven but eloquent guitars on "Night Society" to the wah-wah friendly, '70s-style pop of "People." American Water also varies in tempo and mood more than any Silver Jews album since Starlite Walker. "Send in the Clouds" and "Smith & Jones Forever" gallop along, while "We Are Real" and "The Wild Kindness" stroll. Though most of the album's lyrics aren't as personal as those on The Natural Bridge, they still feature Berman's detailed wit, like this couplet from "People": "The drums march along at the clip of an IV drip/Like sparks from a muffler dragged down the strip." The tight, sunny-sounding production sparkles on songs like "Honk if You're Lonely Tonight," and Berman's and Malkmus' twin vocals brighten songs like "Blue Arrangements" and "Federal Dust." As with all of the Jews' best work, American Water sounds like it was made for the band's own enjoyment, and the listener is just eavesdropping on their fun.
© Heather Phares /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:16
- Main artists: Silver Jews
- Composer: Silver Jews
- Label: Drag City Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
1998 Drag City Inc. 1998 Drag City Inc.
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.