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	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 with Dianne Chodkowski and David Seitz	04:11
202	Paris by Night Jackson Braider	04:09
203	Perfect Tragic Form Richard Meyer	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