Times Are Gonna Get Harder

German born singer-songwriter Roger Matura performs a collection of original folk songs on his second album for Folkways Records. The album explores a number of social and political themes ranging from protest songs (“End of the Rainbow”), a prayer for world peace, and “Advocate of the Poor,” which criticizes the wealthy’s exploitation of the less fortunate. Also included is “Thinkin’ about a Distant Friend in the Night,” a tribute to a friend of Matura’s who died of cancer at a relatively young age. The Niss Puk Band adds a jazzy horn driven soundtrack to the music. The recording was co-produced by Matura and Moses Asch. An introduction written by Christine Muller and the tracks’ lyrics are included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Dream City	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	07:23
102	Sojourner's Lament	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	02:48
103	No Need to Get Nervous (Part I)	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	02:44
104	End of the Rainbow	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	04:26
105	No Need to Get Nervous (Part II)	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	02:19
106	Thinkin' About a Distant Friend in the Night	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	03:18
107	Times Are Gonna Get Harder	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	04:56
201	New York (You're Bringin' Me Down)	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	04:39
202	Only a Sparkle of Time	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	03:37
203	Advocate of the Poor	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	06:31
204	Modern Times	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	10:53
205	Road to Heaven	Roger Matura and the Niss Puk Band	02:31