American Water is the third full-length studio album by indie rock group Silver Jews. Released in 1998 as an LP and CD on DragCity in America and Domino in Europe, American Water was recorded at The Rare Book Room in Brooklyn and mastered at Abbey Road Studios. The album features musicians Tim Barnes, David Berman, Mike Fellows, Stephen Malkmus, Chris Stroffolino, and artwork by Chris Kysor.

 

According to a 1998 article in online zine Addicted to Noise, the working title for this album was The Late, Great Silver Jews -- a reference to the similarly titled 1972 album by Townes Van Zandt. Among the songs recorded for the album, but omitted from the final product, were “Self-Ignition” (released as a B-side on the “Send in the Clouds” single) and “Police Conversation, 1783”, which was never released.

 

Silver Jews was an indie rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by David Berman along with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. Berman remained throughout and was the only constant member. During the last few albums, Cassie Berman became a regular member of the band. They disbanded in 2009.

 

Track List:

All tracks composed by David Berman; except where indicated

1.          Random Rules    [4:00]

2.          Smith & Jones Forever   [3:20]

3.          Night Society   [2:19]

4.          Federal Dust (Berman/Stephen Malkmus)   [4:03]

5.          People   [4:45]

6.          Blue Arrangements (Berman/Stephen Malkmus)   [4:40]

7.          We Are Real   [4:24]

8.          Send in the Clouds   [5:26]

9.          Like Like the the the Death   [4:00]

10.     Buckingham Rabbit   [4:58]

11.     Honk If You're Lonely (Berman/Gate Pratt)   [2:49]

12.     The Wild Kindness    [3:54]

 

The American Water LP by the Silver Jews is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and   vinyl are new! If you have any questions or want to see additional photos, just email us.

 

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