Joe Purdy - Desert Outtakes Volume 1: Folk-Slinger (2022)

Modern folk pioneer Joe Purdy released his sixteenth album 'Desert Outtakes Volume 1: Folk-Slinger' today. Recorded on a tape machine between 2019-2020 in a desert landscape near Joshua Tree in California, 'Folk-Slinger' was self-produced and features seven original songs, all of which are outtakes from Purdy's recent full-length album 'Coyote.'

Taking influence from legendary country singer/songwriters such as Roger Miller and Bobby Bare, the result is sparse and concise roots music punctuated by Purdy's unvarnished vocals, unique rhyme schemes and his penchant for compelling songcraft. 'Desert Outtakes Volume 1: Folk-Slinger,' is available now on all streaming platforms.

Of the album, Purdy says "'Coyote' was really personal and sad. 'Folk-Slinger' is more upbeat and a continuation of my 2016 release 'Who Will Be Next?' which was considered 100% social commentary, maybe even political. I want to get through to people in a positive way. I don't want to preach, My new trick or approach is talk fast, make 'em laugh and see if I can get away with sliding in some points of view along the way. I also really want to sing these songs live and it's not the same if people can't hear them on the way home too.