Track listing

1. "Introduction II"
2. "Trains Across the Sea"
3. "The Moon Is the Number 18"
4. "Advice to the Graduate"
5. "Tide to the Oceans" (Berman, Stephen Malkmus)
6. "Pan American Blues"
7. "New Orleans"
8. "The Country Diary of a Subway Conductor"
9. "Living Waters"
10. "Rebel Jew"
11. "The Silver Pageant"

Personnel

• David Berman – Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Percussion
• Doug Easley – Pedal Steel, Whistle (Human), Guitar (Steel)
• Steve West
  Steve West
  Steve West may refer to:*Steve West , drummer for the band Pavement and, now, the band Marble Valley*Steve West , drummer of the band Danger Danger*Steve West , English darts player...
  
   – Percussion, Drums, Vocals (Background)
• Stephen Malkmus
  Stephen Malkmus
  Stephen Joseph Malkmus is an indie rock musician and icon, and a member of the band Pavement. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks.-Early years:...
  
   – Bass, Guitar, Piano, Vocals (Background), Percussion
• Bob Nastanovich
  Bob Nastanovich
  Robert "Bob" Nastanovich is a member of the indie rock band, Pavement, as well as former member of 1990s bands Ectoslavia, and Pale Horse Riders...
  
   – Synthesizer, Drums, Percussion, Vocals (Background)
• Davis McCain – Pink noise
• Dan Mackta – Wurlitzer on "The Country Diary of a Subway Conductor"
• Andra Sherman – Triangle

Production

• David McCain – Engineer, Producer
• Doug Easley – Engineer, Producer
• Billy Smith – Photography
• Silver Jews
  Silver Jews
  Silver Jews was an indie rock band from New York City, formed in 1989 by David Berman along with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. Berman remained throughout and was the only constant member. During the last few albums, Cassie Berman became a regular member of the band...
  
  – Producer, Engineer, Main Performer