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American Primitive

Bill Shute and Lisa Null
American Primitive

American Primitive is a collection of North American folk songs of various origins. It includes gospel hymns, Quebecois dances, Child ballads, and more. Null and Shute (who sing and play guitar respectively) are joined by a host of other musicians throughout the record, providing vocal harmonies, dulcimer, harmonica, bass, Northumbrian pipes, and clarinet. Despite this rich instrumentation, individual tracks maintain an uncluttered sound that centers around Null's powerful vocal performance. Liner notes include detailed descriptions of the songs and their provenance.

Track Listing

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If He's Gone, Let Him Go Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:11
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Powder River / Carrie's Gone to Kansas City Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:36
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Only Remembered Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:30
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La Bastringue Bill Shute & Lisa Null 02:00
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Remember the Poor Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:08
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Santa Fe Trail Bill Shute & Lisa Null 05:36
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Work in the Mines Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:52
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108
The Cruel Mother Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:09
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109
Bonnie Light Horseman Bill Shute & Lisa Null 02:37
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Erin's Green Shore Bill Shute & Lisa Null 02:49
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Livin' Next to the Soil Bill Shute & Lisa Null 03:00
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Virginia's Alders Bill Shute & Lisa Null 04:17