American Water, by Silver Jews

American Water

by Silver Jews

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alienasu the radical approach of "what if country music...but good?"

Griz Ol’ Adams One of my favorite records ever. Favorite track: Smith & Jones Forever.

Ben Ackley Hard to get better than this.

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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. And the cassette makes its debut, to provide an alternative aural timestamp for intrepid audio voyagers who weren’t there the first time around!

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Pink, purple, and black design on front of Ocean Blue 100% cotton t-shirt (Bella Canvas brand).

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1.	Random Rules 03:58	buy track
2.	Smith & Jones Forever 03:18	buy track
3.	Night Society 02:17	buy track
4.	Federal Dust 04:01	buy track
5.	People 04:43	buy track
6.	Blue Arrangements 04:38	buy track
7.	We Are Real 04:22	buy track
8.	Send in the Clouds 05:24	buy track
9.	Like like the the the Death 03:58	buy track
10.	Buckingham Rabbit 04:56	buy track
11.	Honk If You're Lonely 02:47	buy track
12.	The Wild Kindness 03:54	buy track

about

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

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