Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea is the sixth and final studio album by American indie rock band Silver Jews, released on June 17, 2008 through Drag City.[10] It was recorded at Marble Valley of Lexington, Virginia and Lake Fever Productions of Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Silver Jews records are known for featuring different casts of musicians. This album features the touring band of lead singer, David Berman, including his wife Cassie.[1] Berman has said that the album is "really different" compared to previous ones.[11]
Recording
In an interview with Pitchfork, Berman said that while recording he used a new guitar to influence a new mindset.[12] He wrote all of the songs before going into the studio, so that he could make sure each song took "into account its neighbors".[12] The vocals were not recorded until last, as he kept changing the lyrics and wanted to be able to edit them without having to re-record the entire song.[12] Berman went on to say that at the end of recording he wished he had more time to write, as there were still things he would have changed.[12] "What Is Not but Could Be If" was a 'totally different kind of writing' for Berman, and he compared it to bands that sang slogans and epigrammatic writing.[12]
Music
Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea has been described as one of the Silver Jews' 'lightest' albums.[13]
Track listing
All tracks are written by David Berman, except where noted
