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Fair Ain't Fair

Tim Fite · 2008

46 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music

A whimsical blend of traditional folk melodies and playful storytelling, stitched together with Tim Fite's distinctive lo-fi aesthetic.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Roots of a Tree — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy rhythm and reflective lyrics about growth and belonging, encapsulating the album's whimsical spirit.
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    Harriet Tubman — In this standout track, Fite cleverly weaves historical narrative with contemporary issues, showcasing his skill at blending storytelling with social critique.
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    Thought I Was a Gun — With its playful instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this track demonstrates Fite's ability to merge humor with deeper existential questions.
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    Heaven Is War — This song utilizes a stark contrast between melody and lyrical content to comment on societal conflict, exemplifying the album's thematic depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Roots of a Tree 1:54
  • 2 Trouble 3:26
  • 3 The Barber 3:24
  • 4 Big Mistake 3:27
  • 5 Inside Man 2:01
  • 6 Rats and Rags 3:24
  • 7 Yesterday’s Garden 3:14
  • 8 Thought I Was a Gun 2:02
  • 9 The Names of All the Animals 4:23
  • 10 Motorcade 1:36
  • 11 More Clothes 3:28
  • 12 Harriet Tubman 1:36
  • 13 My Hands 3:59
  • 14 Heaven Is War 1:45
  • 15 Sing Along 3:29
  • 16 Line by Line 3:26

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