American Water is one of my favourite albums. I’ve listened to it a lot, and a few songs jump out as favourites, but I recently re-listened to it in full driving down the Kwinana Freeway.
Not much new can be said about a cult classic album. It’s really very good.
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My favorite song by Silver Jews. Off the compilation album "Hey Drag City" (which features the likes of Pavement & Smog, amongst others), this song for me is the standout. It runs a bit more experimental than majority of Berman's work which I really like. It's the perfect song to listen to on the train; to just take a moment to be by yourself, and be introspective.
Oct 30, 2023
Have been listening to this a lot this week as the weather has cooled down. I think this is the album that really got me hooked on Sonic Youth, before they didn’t click as much to me some reason or maybe I didn’t spend enough time listening. The vibe of the album totally matches the cover, dark, chaotic, and fierce. Highlights for me- Shadow of a Doubt is such an incredible song, so cinematic, atmospheric, dreamlike, with the palpable longing and confusion in Kim Gordon’s voice cutting through. Starpower brings a hypnotic, driven drum beat while the ominous guitar feedback between vocals both provides a perfect accent and gives me chills every time. Expressway to Yr Skull (named Madonna, Sean, and Me on this version of the album) is a classic long ender, a fun fact is that on the vinyl version, the track list shows an infinity symbol as the song length, because the song uses a locked groove, allowing it to play forever after it completes!
Oct 17, 2024
I’ve been a Waits fan for ages but THIS!!! is probably my second favourite album of his (behind Rain Dogs). Recorded live in front of an audience for that juicy atmosphere. Love spinning it on rainy nights and / or while hungover. Check it out if you’re that way inclined!!! Peace out champs X X X
Jan 16, 2025
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i love driving but some of you should not be on the road. they should make a bus just for you 🫵 to get you to work instead of nearly crashing trying to merge onto the highway.
Not me though i’m a beautiful and perfect driver
Feb 6, 2025
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i like yung lean’s regular music projects but this song stands aside. it’s a simple love song that anyone could learn how to play. it’s very special to me
Apr 12, 2025
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i have itchy work shirt and now i’m irritared
Mar 26, 2025