Fast Folk Musical Magazine (5) the 6th 4/ Various - Fast Folk Musical Magazine (5) the 6th 4 / VariousThis recording celebrates the sixth anniversary of Fast Folk Musical Magazine. Originally issued as a two LP special issue, this album is the first LP of the set. Headlining the collection are Dave Van Ronk ("Losers"), Dave Massengill ("Number One in America," about growing up in the segregated South), Suzanne Vega ("The Marching Dream"), and the Roches ("Before You Sing"). Also performing are Erik Frandsen ("Godzilla," a love song to the mythical

the Intentions and the in-demand (due to the Kent 45 being deleted) 'I Got Love' by the Other Brothers

offering different

and Karen Dalton

but they were soon joined by Kra Altar (drums) and then Fyr (bass)

music of exceptional and luminous beauty

reminiscent of Iron Maiden's great historical anthems

along with pianist Darin Clendenin's and drummer Mark Ivester's eloquent and flawless intuitive support

We like going out of our comfort zones

'In many ways

the works are in any case true Beethoven: full of spirit

Bridging the gap between the improvisatory rock jams of their earlier recordings

Looking to do another collaboration with Boddy