One thing fans of Chicago-based Drag City Records have always hoped for was a full-album collaboration by their two all-star players, Will Oldham and David Berman. To this date, that has yet to happen. However, this rare 7”, Silver Palace — Mr. Jews, released in 2005 and limited to 500 copies on Drag City/Sea Note Records, attempts to resolve any remaining inquests surrounding this topic. What follows are some tough questions given straightforward answers by the artists themselves…sort of.
Silver Palace :: Will Oldham Speaks His Peace
Silver Palace :: Dave Berman Tells His Side Of The Story
Yes!
Ah, yes, the old “break-in” record aesthetic. Very clever.