Fast Folk Musical Magazine (1989, Vol. 5, No. 1): Human Pride

This 1989 release showcases modern folk music in the American Northeast. From Big Jimmy’s brooding spoken word introduction on “Spank the Baby” to the bare boned description of New York’s downtown in the rockabilly anthem “Human Pride” by Paul Rugierro, this record is a outstanding collection of modern folk music. Adding to this exceptional compilation are the liner notes, which include not just lyrics, but also several narratives about the current state of folk music.

Track Listing

101	Panther in Michigan	Michael Smith and Pat Flemming	04:46
102	Listen to the Thunder	Jane Gillman	03:54
103	Human Pride	Paul Ruggiero	03:09
104	Water in My Veins	Judy Ficksman	01:48
105	Rusty Old American Dream	David Wilcox	02:37
106	Empty Rooms	Peg Eves	03:46
107	Spank the Baby	James "Big Jimmy" Dean	03:13
201	On a Sea of Fleur-de-Lis	Richard Shindell, Dianne Chodkowski, and David Seitz	04:11
202	Paris by Night	Jackson Braider, George Brandel, James Jollis, and Ben Verdery	04:09
203	Perfect Tragic Form	Richard Meyer and Seth Thomas	05:11
204	Song for Jealous Lovers	Dawn Kuzankowsky	02:08
205	Is This Enough for You	Jim Mercik	04:47
206	Home by Morning	Paul Sanchez	04:10