Let Him In

Just got the sad news that David Berman no longer walks among us. The singer of the Silver Jews and recently of Purple Mountains was only 52. He was a fine fine songwriter and poet, and a great guy with a troubled soul. Miss him.

Silver Jews - Rebel Jew

Way Back When

Just happily found out that David Berman will be making a comeback soon. The bearded Silver Jews singer officially retired from the music world back in 2009, but behold, under the name of Purple Mountains he has risen. The first sign of life from a forthcoming album, the lushly orchestrated All My Happiness Is Gone, certainly sounds interesting enough.

Purple Mountains - All My Happiness Is Gone

Some prime Joos, you ask? There you go.

Silver Jews - Rebel Jew
Silver Jews - Random Rules
Silver Jews - Friday Night Fever

No Guidance

"In 1984 I was hospitalized for approaching perfection..." Now isn't that a hell of a line to start an album with? Found myself on a bit of a Joos trip last night. Here's hoping the esteemed mr. Berman will end his self-imposed musical retirement some day.

Silver Jews - Random Rules