Doug (at secretknowledgeofbackroads)
Instagram curator and longtime David Berman/Silver Jews fan who runs the @secretknowledgeofbackroads account, known for respectfully archiving and commenting on Berman's work and related artifacts.
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Jan 4, 2026 • 34min
Teaser // Silver Jews: TANGLEWOOD NUMBERS with @secretknowledgeofbackroads
Doug, the Instagram curator behind @secretknowledgeofbackroads and a devoted David Berman fan, shares his journey into the world of Silver Jews, sparked by a 2005 Fader feature. He discusses his first impressions of Tanglewood Numbers, contrasting it with earlier albums, and reflects on Pitchfork's mixed reception of Lookout Mountain. The conversation dives into the vibrant Southern influences in the music, Berman’s pivotal role in expanding musical tastes, and the impact of striking album art by William Eggleston, revealing layers of Berman's artistic vision.
