Going Nowhere Fast
Going Nowhere Fast is a studio album by the American band the Holy Modal Rounders, released in 1981 through Rounder Records.[1] It was recorded as a duo and credited as Stampfel & Weber.
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [3] |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 6/10[4] |
| The Village Voice | A−[5] |
The Boston Globe wrote: "By bringing a free wheeling approach to each song, the two establish a balance between authenticity and strangeness that is usually just right. They are not to everyone's taste but there's always a place for an irreverent, lopsided approach to traditional American music—and besides, they're fun."[1] The New York Times noted that "it's also nice to hear Mr. Stampfel snarl so musically and so vociferously near the beginning of 'Goin' to Memphis', and his wavering but unfailingly enthusiastic lead and harmony vocals are a delight throughout."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You’ve Got the Right String Baby, But the Wrong Yo-Yo" | |
| 2. | "My Name Is Morgan But It Ain’t J. P." | |
| 3. | "Goin’ to Memphis" | |
| 4. | "Goin’ to Memphis (Reprise)" | |
| 5. | "Jeanine’s Dream" | |
| 6. | "When the Iceworms Nest Again" | |
| 7. | "If You’ll Be My Girl" | |
| 8. | "Aeko" | |
| 9. | "Lovin’ Mad Tom" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sea of Love" | |
| 2. | "Come to the Mardi Gras" | |
| 3. | "Philadelphia Lawyer" | |
| 4. | "Are You from Dixie?" | |
| 5. | "Smokey Joe’s Café" | |
| 6. | "Goodbye to Booze" | |
| 7. | "Junker’s Blues" | |
| 8. | "Red Rooster" | |
| 9. | "Coldest Woman" | |
| 10. | "Dance in Slow Motion" | |
| 11. | "Unnamed Rag" |
References
- Cromonic, Richard (18 June 1981). "Going Nowhere Fast". Calendar. The Boston Globe. p. 1.
- Ruhlmann, William. "Stampfel & Weber - Going Nowhere Fast". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
- Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958.
- Weisbard, Eric; Marks, Craig (1995). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. ISBN 9780679755746.
- Christgau, Robert (1981-06-08). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
- Palmer, Robert (21 June 1981). "Pop Eccentrics Revisited". The New York Times. p. A23.