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The Natural Bridge

Silver Jews

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Audio CD (October 1, 1996)
Original Release Date: October 1, 1996
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Drag City
ASIN: B0000019QS
In-Print Editions: Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,698 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible., March 26, 2005

By	J. Dintzer (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In the view of some, it was actually the bewildering perfection of this disc that drove Malkmus to disband Pavement (there's an apocryphal story that he admitted they'd never make an album as good as this one.)
Berman's a songwriter's songwriter, and it's no wonder he's got such a loyal cult following. This album encapsulates a worldview and a loneliness so vast and profound that listening to it, you just fall inside. If you're the kind of person who drives all night, you'll never feel the same way about the world after you hear it. All the other SJ albums are good -- Starlite Walker (the previous album) especially -- but none has the degree of imagery and startling revelation that this one carries from start to finish.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece, September 23, 2005

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This is my favorite Silver Jews album of all time, but more importantly, my favorite album, by any artist, of all time! DC Berman writes how most of us dream. If you haven't listened to the Silver Jews yet, start with American Water. The Natural Bridge takes a bit longer to get into, but is very rewarding in the end. DC Berman's genius continues to amaze me!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very gifted band, January 7, 2000

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This album features some of the most intelligent and witty lyrics that you'll find in any record. The gloomy tone is extremely easy to relate to and very relaxing. Yet, the melodies lack much variation and get a little drawn out at times. Still a definite "must-have" for the rare poetic songs and deepness.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gets better with age..
One of my favorite albums period. The lyrical roll that DB was on, which started here and continued through American Water, ranks up there with all-time greats. Read more

Published 7 months ago by M. Krbec

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't You Know That God Stays Up All Night.
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Published 21 months ago by Jon L. Byrne

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as American Water....
the only other Silver Jews album I've gotten thus far. I do like some of the the tracks...others don't do it for me. Favorite song so far is "Black and Brown Blues.

Published 23 months ago by Gerth Mirthful

5.0 out of 5 stars the bestest
I think this is one of the best albums ever. if you like it too, maybe you would also like the stories of Barry Hannah. try "airships". Read more

Published on June 22, 1999 by loganray@rice.edu

5.0 out of 5 stars I ONLY WANT TO DIE IN YOUR EYES...
I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE SILVER JEWS . IF YOU ARE INTO THE VERY POLITICAL, AND SMART LYRICS TYPE OF MUSIC THEN THIS ONE YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT. Read more

Published on September 20, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars View from the Floor
The Natural Bridge is Cormac McCarthy, Dave Berman is the best songwriter since Waylon Jennings died ten years from now, and the linseed oil from the carpet still stinks from last... Read more

Published on June 19, 1998

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