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Silver Jews
Silver Jews
Formed: 1992
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Genre: Alternative
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Pop, Rock, Country
Group Members: David Berman, Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich, Chris Stroffolino, Mike Fellows, Hazel Figurine, Tim Barnes
Biography: A beautiful mess of indie rock, country-rock and lo-fi with lyrics both witty and profound, the Silver Jews were formed in 1989 by writer/musician David Berman with his friends, guitarist/singer Stephen Malkmus and drummer Bob Nastanovich. The trio performed together as Ectoslavia when they studied at ...Read full biography
Starlite Walker
Released: 1994
Label: Drag City
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Starlite Walker is a first for the Silver Jews on many levels. Not only is it the group's first full-length album, it's also the first recorded in a full-fledged studio -- Memphis' 24-track Easley Recordings ...Read full review
Tanglewood Numbers
Released: 2005
Label: Drag City
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Back after a much-too-long four-year absence -- during which David Berman struggled with substance abuse, depression, and a suicide attempt -- the Silver Jews return with Tanglewood Numbers, an album full ...Read full review
More Silver Jews albums: Main Albums (6), Singles & EPs (4)
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