David Reuben (author) David Reuben (author) David R. Reuben (born November 29, 1933) is a California psychiatrist, sex expert, and author of several books, such as "Any Woman Can!" and "How to Get More out of Sex". He is most famous for his book "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)", published in 1969. That book inspired a film by Woody Allen, "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)" (1972). He also authored three other books in 1975, 1976, and 1978 about diet and nutrition. These books might have been in
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence would eventually be heard by producer Ross Robinson. Robinson, impressed by the material, would then show up to a rehearsal, after which he offered them studio time at Indigo Ranch and convinced Roadrunner Records to sign the group. Recording sessions for the album lasted for about two months total. While all material for the album was written by the band before production began, Robinson did influence arrangements of the tracks "Hurting and Shoving (She Should Have Let Me Sleep)" and the album's title track. The album has been noted for its overall angry and negative tone in terms of lyrics.