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

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