Silver Jews
David Berman's band, pairing a deadpan baritone with wry, devastating lyrics over loose country-rock. 'American Water' remains the touchstone.
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About Silver Jews
Silver Jews started at the end of the 1980s when David Berman began recording with Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich, both later of Pavement. The early tapes were noisy and deliberately rough; by Starlite Walker and The Natural Bridge, released on Drag City, the songs had settled into loose, country-tinged rock.
Berman was also a published poet, and his lyrics carried the same compressed jokes and sudden sadness. Bright Flight, Tanglewood Numbers and Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea followed American Water, with Berman's wife Cassie Berman joining on bass and vocals. The band only began touring in 2006 and ended in 2009. Berman returned a decade later as Purple Mountains.
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Is Silver Jews playing any festivals?
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What kind of music does Silver Jews play?
Silver Jews plays alternative, indie rock and folk rock.
Who is in Silver Jews?
Silver Jews is Cassie Berman, David Berman, Duane Denison, Paz Lenchantin, Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich and Steve West. Former members include Tony Crow, Mike Fellows and Paul Niehaus.
When did Silver Jews form?
Silver Jews formed in Charlottesville in 1989.
What was Silver Jews's first album?
Silver Jews's first album was Starlite Walker (1994). The latest is Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea (2008).