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The Silver Jews' David Berman Keeps His Demons at Baynew
On the surface, Berman's more together than he's ever been.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
10-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Taking Apart Rock Journalism and Loving Country with David Berman of Silver Jewsnew
Berman is a really fun -- gabby, even -- intelligent, well-read, and eminently likable dude, willing to break it down with sincere, self-effacing erudition and venture off on thoughtful tangents.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kimberly Chun |
09-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Meet David Berman: Poet, Musician, Truth-Tellernew

The Silver Jews frontman, not unlike former Poet Laureate Billy Collins, is the rare poet who writes poetry for people who don't think they like poetry. His writing -- and his songs -- are accessible, and hold great truth for anyone who cares to pay attention.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
09-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Silver Jews' David Berman Wants His New Songs to be Instructivenew
It's surreal -- but not in the usual Silver Jews way -- to encounter these wholly irony-free lyrics from Berman.
INDY Week |
Randy Bickford |
09-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rock Reflections from Silver Jews' David Bermannew
Berman talks about touring, faith, and fighting with Frank Black.
Montreal Mirror |
Johnson Cummins |
08-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews