Customer Reviews
Not wanting to indulge in hyperbole but this is quite brilliant... - By: S. Rogan, 30 Jul 2008 
Well I have to admit I had completely lost the Silver Jews before earlier this year when I saw them putin a magisterial performance at the Primaverasound Festivalin Barcelona. Much of the set comprised of this record. And what a record it is. Somewhere between Kinky Friedman & Nick Cave, David Berman takes his place amongst the pantheon of inspired lyricists. Every song on this record has something going for it. It is one of those great efforts that rewards you with repeated listenings. The lyrics are picturesque & witty, the melodies are beautiful & the overall execution is nigh on perfect. Its the ultimate modern country record. It manages the rare balance of being incredibly smart whilst still amazingly soulful. This is one record that will not get filed away. And now having acquianted myself with the back catalogue it pulls of the unheard of trick of an artist producing their best record 6 albums in. If there are any essential purchsesin 2008, this is surely one. God bless The Joos. Buy.
'fore I knew what I said, I said "killer cut"...LOLOL!!! - By: Paul Alexander, 25 Jun 2008 Hearing the Silver Jews have a new album out always leads to a short & dangerous drive to the nearest record shop for me. I can get from work to Avalanche recordsin Edinburghin about 40 minutes if I push it: they close at 6...
I thought I had got passed this stuff now. Good God, my 'co-workers' give me funny looks as I try to tell them about David Berman's band - how funny & memorable his words are & how he puts them sleeklyin such great tunes.
This is always going to be not so mainstream: unfair but true.
This one is pretty upbeatin comparison to the earlier records. David Berman is feeling better now. Whew!
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Pretty much a masterclass in song writing, if you like this sort of thing! - By: S. N. Bordoli, 14 Jun 2008 This is a career highlight; David Berman has put his foot down behind the wheel of the Silver Jewsmobile to great effect. For me this album puts him up there with those Sons of Lee Marvin (Jim Jarmusch et al) as modern masters of their art. Sample lyrics: "You got Tennessee tendencies & chemical dependencies, you make the same old jokes & malaprops on cue"
This is a must for fans & anyone interestedin hearing a legend while its still being made!
Well packaged with a great cover & hand written lyric sheet. Also comes with play along guitar tabs, "just put your fingers on the Polar bears noses"!
Americana pop folk rock country, sing-a-long Grand New Opry crickling & crackling on your tongue!
