They're really connected member wise but I don't feel like getting into who was in them or any of that because I think they're popular enough now to stand on their own. David Berman is an incredible lyricist and American Water is a masterpiece.
Their new album is a step up from Tanglewood Numbers but none of it really touches the earlier albums.
Recommendations:
Send in the Clouds
Federal Dust
Honk if You're Lonely
Blue Arrangements
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