Purple Mountains - Self-Titled ALBUM REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
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David Berman's wryly depressive (or depressively wry) songwriting seems to have only gotten sharper during his decade away from music.
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FAV TRACKS: THAT'S JUST THE WAY THAT I FEEL, DARKNESS AND COLD, MARGARITAS AT THE MALL, SHE'S MAKING FRIENDS I'M TURNING STRANGER, I LOVED BEING MY MOTHER'S SON, NIGHTS THAT WON'T HAPPEN, MAYBE I'M THE ONLY ONE FOR ME
LEAST FAV TRACK: SNOW IS FALLING IN MANHATTAN
PURPLE MOUNTAINS - PURPLE MOUNTAINS / 2019 / DRAG CITY / ALT-COUNTRY, SINGER-SONGWRITER, FOLK ROCK
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Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?
I knew david personally, he was a friend of my dads and he was the sweetest person ever, he used to buy me and my sister tons of gifts whenever he met us RIP
very avuncular dude with a deep sadness,
The saddest people are always like that, So often They are the sweetest people you’ll ever meet 🥲
he reminds me of mark Linkous and Elliott smith in his mannerisms and well the way he died too
Also Vic Chesnutt. They all seemed like they wanted to crawl out of their own skin half the time and I understand that.
my dad’s friend was one of the guitarists for jews/purple mountains it’s a shame I never got to meet David but it’s so great that he was directly in your life like that
"I hope that David doesn't disappear in to the ether for a long time once again" :(
It's up to us now that that doesn't happen
Ooof 😞
@@peelslowly28 Man, you have an amazing way of looking at the world.
the dead know what theyre doing when they leave this world behind
Shouldve seen that coming. You cant be that sad and live that long. RIP David, we feel your pain. Buy this album. It's awesome. Get the rest too. Great songwriting
Rest in Peace David Berman :(
I listened to Nights That Won't Happen, I started crying so much.
Me too. My eyes were a bit damp even on first listen a few days ago... now it's gut-wrenchingly painful but still beautiful.
We Are Real
Fuck ;_;
Really puts the album in a different context
"I hope that David doesn't dissapear into the ether for a long time again..."
This, unfortunetly, has not aged well. Hopefully the ether David is in now is peaceful for him. Rest in Peace.
F
Yeah this comment by Anthony kinda killed me.
Wait what this guy died?? I've been enjoying this album, last summer specifically. And just now I find out he passed away... I had never heard of him or his music before
@@jaidsalgado He kill himself like a month later he dropped the album
@@matiassanz3694 yes I found out... sad 😞
welp. we now know what this album is - and it's just crushing.
A suicide letter that doubles as a bear hug for the ear drums.
Swan song. Debilitating. I love it. Possibly his best though I cant think of any I dont absolutely love. He was wrong about the last few SJ albums not being good. Theyfe some of my favorite
RIP David Berman. Gone too soon :(
“David Berman... forever.”
Thank you
This is absolutely heartbreaking. I was watching, JUST TODAY, this review and the best albums of the month video and i was ready to listen to the album and now David is dead. Fucking heartbreaking man. Rest in peace.
I personally liked songs like all my happinesss is gone and I loved being my mother son, especially cause they seem so visceral to me, not hiding in any witty lyrics or sarcasm
"drawn up all my findings, and I warn you they are candid"
2 best lyrics on the album along with Margaritas. :)
People always talk about the flannels. But I for one feel like the tiger shirt gets consistent wear but no appreciation in these reviews
I remember when you had that silver Jews song in an intro. I discovered silver Jews and so many other wonderful artist over the years thanks to you.
Thanks, Anthony. Can’t wait to listen to this.
this was wonderfully earnest
0/10 reported
which SJ song was it
Imagine giving an album an 8 and not wearing a yellow flannel.
The Tiger shirt has made several appearances, is it equivalent to the flannel?
juju 32 🤔
Críes in uboa
juju 32 yeah i think he wore it for the dicaprio 2 (by JID) review which got a light 8
DragonNinjaJedi _ light 8’s don’t get the flannel
Berman's suicide after the album release I think in hindsight makes it impossible to see the album as anything other than a suicide note. I disagree with the snubbing of Snow is Falling in Manhattan for this reason. The song is about how songs (including this one) are a space that the author harbors the listener in.
RIP David Berman, listened to this album earlier and saw the news just now. Sad.
I had no previous familiarity with any of Berman's exploits, but this album instantly made me a huge fan.
Honestly you can't go wrong with the Silver Jews back catalogue. American Water (which has Stephen Malkmus on it) and Bright Flight are excellent. David is fantastic and I was very pleasantly surprised that he made another album
I am soooo happy to hear this. I've just been listening to SJ because I'm depressed AF but this is great to hear. :)) he never made an album i didnt like. Clever as hell lyrics and catchy fucki g tunes plus some extra stuff for the chronically depressed
same here and instantly sad after reading about his death
You only gave this album an 8/10 cause it’s good
cornSauce facts, he’s so bias when it comes to good music
Yes. Still, no Horseleg Swastikas here. Almost .
What a very good album, great review Anthony
this is strange
@@sekoominen4461 no
Been waiting for this, I loved this album. It's so good to have Berman back making music.
You hit the nail on the head with wishing you wrote the lyrics. They're so simple yet hold so much weight. "How we stand the standard distance distant strangers stand apart". That's just some good writing dudes.
Your username does not fit with this wholesome comment lmao
It’s my album of the year. Tremendous
@𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷 Agreed, I've always loved "A Cowboy Overflow of the Heart". The man has a way of writing words that will crush your soul.
𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷 :(
@𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷 I still can't put into words how I feel. Everything is grey.
Everything is grey now.
Thanks for this, Anthony. This is the first time I’ve seen this review. David was a close family member of mine and I’ve always felt that Purple Mountains was an intentional suicide note to the world and I’m glad that you picked up on that before David ended his life.
Review The Big Day again, Fantano. Don't change the score or anything, it would just be funny to give it a double zero.
Imagine Chance becoming the only artist to receive two 0/10 scores
Lmao yea like, its a different recording but the same script and everything.
He would then give it a third review where it gets a 7...
𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓲𝓷 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷 nice
Even Kid Cudi got a better score
Took me scrolling through 25 comments before I saw one that actually talked about this album/review. Anyway, this is probably my AOTY right now and I'm glad Anthony liked it too
Edit: Rest In Peace, David :(
@@ravensfunhouse1034 got em
Fuck yeah. Mine too
If that Ybn cordae and Rich Brian review doesn't come out I'm gonna have to make my own opinion and that's scary
I think he recorded cordae today
corruptedtacos he said that he’s doing both
They’re both 8/10’s
@@jamesaidan7425 Nah he's gonna give Cordae a 7 and Rich Brian a 6 or a 7
@@jamesaidan7425 he would probably give Cordae a 6 and Brian a 7
I am a late comer to Purple Mountains. But the songs and words that Berman put forth here have hit me in a particular spot. It's a painful, beautiful, tragic record.
R.I.P David
This album seriously helped me. Berman's unique and dreamy delivery, coupled with his somber songwriting really highlighted, from an unbiased point of view, the permanency and finality of death.
I struggle with suicidal thoughts and tendencies, and songs like "Nights That Won't Happen", and "I Loved Being My Mothers Son", despite their dealings in dismal and dreary themes, really helps me deal with the mental bindings that plague me.
This album is really poetic. And it's beauty is derived from its gloom, somehow.
R.I.P., David Berman. I wish I could have told him how much this record has helped me, as silly as a fantasy as that may seem.
Random Rules, unfortunately. R.I.P. Dave. We never met and never will, but you will be always someone very important and inspiring in my life. Whatever you believe is or isn't "after death" I just hope you won't suffer any longer.
Rest in peace David Berman, this album is a masterpiece and will be remembered 🙏
Anthony, your review perfectly summed up this much anticipated album. As a long term fan, I think it may have actually helped me to appreciate it a little bit more. From your review, I get the feeling that you are something of a fan yourself. Such a tragic loss... David Berman forever.
thank you for digging into the song night's that won't happen. one of the most haunting tracks I've ever heard and I've had it on repeat since the record came out. so sad.
damn, this album really was an alarming indication of things to come. It's always a shame when a musician takes his own life, losing a creative soul always takes a toll on the world, but now we can only hope he's no longer in pain. RIP Mr. Berman
Swear to God only listened to this album once so far but I think it's one of my favorite of all time already
What the world needs now is David Berman. Also, Tanglewood Numbers is an underrated record imo.
No one could capture the current zeitgeist better than Berman. His words are like a soothing balm for a wounded generation.
@Bernie SanderZ what a sentence to come from someone named "Bernie SanderZ".
Exactly! Tanglewood numbers is genius. He didnt write an album I dont love to the bone
I dont know why everyone wants to go on about American water. It's great but his later shit is just better
This album is nothing short of a light to decent 9.
"I hope he doesn't disappear into the ether for a long time..."
-- Anthony Fantano, master of understatement
you should do american water for classics week, rip :(
This album is a comfort zone when I hate myself
David is a friend to us all in our darkest times
No idea how someone wouldn't like Storyline Fever or Snow is Falling, but I'll accept a decent 8.
Storyline fever was a 10/10 reminded me of Blue Arrangements
@@matthewgunn9719 10/10 for sure. Love it soooo much.
Sounds like someone has storyline fever.
10/10
Look Anthony, we didnt need you praising "The Sailor" by Rich Brian the whole review. Otherwise good review!
People will like this comment, but the true hidden gem of the last month is MIKE - Tears of Joy (it's on the level of Some Rap Songs, a must-listen!)
And I oh my god stop
@@dawsonhicks5929 Itsa true
I hope you listen to purple mountains
David Berman is one of the greats, really glad that he came back with a record as good as this one.
Fantano should do a Silver Jews album for Classics week
We out here reviewing music and shit. Keep up the good work, melon!
That is mean
Mellon
Wholesome.
David Berman is dead.....wtf i was listening to the album and just wanted to check out his wiki and then.....wtf
I always thought darkness and cold was such a complex track with many of the lyrics having double meanings. 'The light of my life is going out tonight' could be read as his love interest going on a date with someone else OR the light of his life going out as in his life ending like it's a candle being blown out.. RIP Dave
That’s why I find this album so difficult to listen to.
Thanks for that observation that's the entire point of the song, captain obvious. Truly.
I was so sorry to hear news of his passing. I'm sure his problems were made much worse by his monstrous old man. Imagine having the sensitivity and vulnerability of a D. Berman, and having to endure a parental figure the likes of Richard Berman. What a tragedy. R.I.P.
Great singer-songwriter album. Very simple and straightforward.
Damn, this review hurts so bad now, I never met David but I definitely miss him
Part of me is happy that you finally reviewed this since it's my current AOTY yet part of me is sad because Snow is Falling in Manhattan is my favourite from the album :(
Snow is Falling in Manhattan is really good. You're trippin'. Nonetheless, I'm glad you reviewed this.
The album is basically a suicide note.
No. It is not
You could call it a swan song. You could say that about any of his albums, man. They're all full of sad shit. Not a suicide note at all though, imo. Just an 8ntensely soul crushingly debilitatingly sad album. I like the catchy tunes that are downright depressing. DC always had a knack for that. Suffering jukebox is a good one from one of those albums this dude said werent very good. The final SJ albums are great, I think
This is one of Berman’s best albums if not his best. At least up there with American Water. It deserved a yellow flannel man to get him some much due better recognition. He’s going through some rough ass times.
Honestly as much as I love American Water this is his greatest achievement. He emerged from the darkness with a god damn masterpiece.
Massive Douche Yeah, I’m leaning that way too. The songs are so well structured and all are accessible yet poetic. I’m a fan of Woods, seen them live a few times, so to me it’s a great collab. Berman’s is going through hard times. Hope the acclaim of this album and his upcoming tour, which I will most certainly catch, will help him get back on his feet. I can’t stop playing this album. It’s like you said, probably his best.
Of course it's better than American water. Most of his albums are. His work has improved over time. Late SJ rules
And this will be remembered as his best probably...? Idk. Its among his best imo. I cant honestly pick the best
Hey folks, I know it's a meme and all, but why don't you just sit quietly and watch this review of an album Fantano really liked, instead of complaining that he hasn't reviewed the albums _you_ already really like?
Thank you, it's so refreshing seeing comments like this instead of the usual obnoxious alternative. Especially on such an emotionally intense album like this
Loving the sound of this album, and as someone who has been struggling with depression as long as I can remember and having lost a close family member to suicide a lot of the themes and lyrics really resonated with me. Would not have found this record without you Anthony, thank you!
R.i.p David Berman. What a tragic and spectacular way to go
Rest in peace David... you brought me joy, sadness and you enabled me to see the world the way it is
Way deep down at some substratum
Feels like something really wrong has happened. Rest in peace David Berman.
and I confess I'm barely hanging on
I'd just discovered David Berman and since buying this album it's become an instant favourite. But given the crushing news I'm not sure how I can return to it and whether my enjoyment of its dark humour is appropriate anymore. Maybe I should try separate what has happened and enjoy the art he left. Either way, I feel I arrived at the party far too late, but just glad I made it eventually. Gutted.
Nights That Won't Happen. That song was well reviewed. A sad and haunting masterpiece.
I wasn't aware David Berman passed away. Damn! I just came here to comment on how much I enjoyed this album. I just picked it up by suggestion purchasing another album. I wasn't familiar with him or the other bands. This is heartbreaking :(
i see this album as a sort of suicide note in a way, it’s kind of like a final goodbye, which is really upsetting, but it’s amazing too
Especially in Nights that never happened
Found the album a couple days ago and everytime I listen I feel the same way
It's definitely a suicide note. 100%
This album is definitely the best thing that came out that year imo and it’s on my top 3 favorite albums of all time. I got really sad hearing the news about David, he was a great man and absolutely didn’t deserve such a horrible fate. All the Silver Jews albums and of course the self titled album stay as absolute masterpieces in my whole collection of vinyls.
So sad to hear that David Berman has died and likely via suicide. So many of the people I respect have succumb to suicide over the years. I hope there's peace out there for those souls. Know that we loved you regardless.
What a gift this album is!!! This is a case where the artist gives their all for just so some can enjoy what he did.
I see it as David tying up loose ends before....you know...all I can say is that I feel awful for Cassie. She very obviously loved David special. Some of those looks over the years are just...love.
Rest In Peace, truly heartbreaking.
Your to late I formed my opinion already. It’s a masterpiece 👌 seriously tho what took so long melon get with the times I love Silver Jews and you should too
Edit: I just saw that David Berman died, Rest In Peace
Loved this album! Glad to see you did too!
Dope Name "Purple Mountains" just based on that ima check them out...
that’s a weird way of spelling Rich Brian - The Sailor.
You mean MIKE - Tears of Joy, but it's forgiven.
@@withnail-and-i he slept on this one fr, didnt even make it into his yunoreviews
Thank you for always introducing me to new music, Antnee. You're the best you're the best, can't wait to see what you review next
This was honestly a 9 out of 10 for me. It's so spectacular and tightly constructed
Love this album but gotta agree to disagree about Snow is Falling in Manhattan being the worst on here. I loooove that track and it's what got me to listen to the rest of the album in full. Great review as always!!!! (Please consider doing a review of Falls of Rauros' new album which consists basically of most of Panopticon's live band. It ruuuuuules)
the fact he died 5 days after this video came out is tragic
I've been in your following for a year or two now as long with David's, actually the day he died, but the first I've seen this video. Your a good dude, holler if ur ever in the 580
'The dead know what they're doing when they leave this world behind...'
12 words to cut straight through your heart. R.I.P.
Anthony, I love your videos! SOPHIE dropped two remix albums a few days ago, I hope you get to cover those :)
Damn this album was a fucking suicide note. R.I.P David. I'm only a newbie but I was looking forward to more potentially awesome releases. I hope your soul is at ease
The world failed him. We didn't deserve him. We prefer to shun and clown and cringe at feeling, lest we be hurt, or God forbid caught on camera feeling. James Baldwin addressing a crowd once said "something awful is happening to a civilization, when it ceases to produce poets, and, what is even more crucial, when it ceases in any way whatever to believe in the report that only the poets can make." We have only doubled down since that portentous prognosis he made and David was just a single significant victim in it. Bill Callahan would also like to remind us "No matter how far wrong you've gone you can always turn around"
My album of the year...but it did throw me into a depression I’ve gotta say.
It seems to have the effect where it will put you into a depression if you're in a happy mood and help take you out of depression if you're submerged in it. If only to know someone else is going through it too.
An amazing album always on repeat in the winter for me, rest in peace my love 💓
it's a depressing album if you don't know what depression is/feels like. I see it as hopeful, if you do.
Daniele Milazzo absolutely
Daniele Milazzo Welp
I don't think I know much about depression at all and find this work not depressing in the least. He mentioned absurdity, but didn't focus enough on it. As Beckett said, nothing is as funny as unhappiness. The album is not maudlin and the instrumentation is as playful as the guy's honesty.
David Berman... Forever
I agree with practically every bit of this. Berman is a tragic loss and it's easy to jump to the conclusion that he planned this album as his last hurrah - 'bye all' is basically shot through all of his words on this wonderful, simultaneously haunting and easy-on-the-ear one of a kind record.
I don't think I've seen reviews yet for Marika Hackman's new one. I'm guessing you've done Aldous Harding and Nilüfer Yanya (I'm about to scan back through). My other favourites this year are by The Wildhearts, Holly Herndon and Fontaines D.C. All worth reviewing if they've not been done yet.
I still have no idea how you don’t like “Snow is Falling in Manhattan” … best track on the album imo
Wow.....this is pretty haunting now.
it would be really cool to hear your take on American Water or any Silver Jews album really
I know he died years ago but i've just got into this album recently and i'm in a very bad place myself and this album makes me feel slightly less alone. fckin hell david im sorry brother, rest in peace man
Love the American Water in the background melon
Rest in Peace, David
Yesterday morning I bought tickets to see Purple mountains live. 8 hours later I found out Berman is dead... fuck.
Jacob Burckhardt don’t forget your refund
Rest Easy David 😔 if only I knew about him sooner
Try to score his book of poetry Actual Air. It will completely change the way you view the world.
Review the Sailor already 😤😤😤
THE 👏 SAILOR 👏 BY 👏 RICH 👏 BRIAN
i can’t wait any longer.. please
Red Flannels are bad
And make channel viewers sad
But this certain Asian fellow
Has a great album with the song Yellow
Give the goddamn album an 8/10 already Anthony
it deserves more of a 6 but aight
brownguy903 that was beautiful
@@ahhhh4723 said wrongy mcwrongerson
@@MasDouc nahhhhh
much sad, hes gone. Also, snow is falling in manhatten was my least favorite track when I went into it, and I am a life long db fan. But it is now possibly my favorite song from the album, just in how it is so purposefully doing all the things mentioned in this video, but as a satire of the dreariness of his life.
Thank you so much David, you left a beautiful legacy
I cry in the tub to this
Edit: fuck, he died.
Best way to fully immerse yourself in the album's melancholy
Hahaha damn
Wonderful review Anthony , love it when you give attention to the "Americana" albums .
Hell yes I love David Berman.
You were right about Nights That Won't Happen. Absolutely crushing song. The main musical theme throughout is addictive, too.
It means so much.
It's crazy how he talks about how depressive the songwriting on this album is, and now it looks like David commited suicide. This is fucking sad man. Fucking sad.