Going Nowhere Fast
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| Going Nowhere Fast | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Label | Rounder | |||
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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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| 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]