Good As I Been to You and World Gone Wrong (with Jake Xerxes Fussell)
Summary
Host Laura Tench talks with folk musician Jake Xerxes Fussel about Bob Dylan’s 1992–93 albums *Good as I Been to You* and *World Gone Wrong*. They discuss Dylan’s return to acoustic folk roots, the influence of Jerry Garcia, and the artistic maturity displayed in these recordings. The conversation also covers the significance of the liner notes and Dylan’s lifelong engagement with traditional music.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Dylan's folk roots and guest Jake Xerxes Fossil
Jake's family background in folklore and early musical influences
The folk community's varied reactions to Dylan's career shifts
Reactions to Good as I Been to You and World Gone Wrong
Analysis of Dylan's vocal and guitar mastery on the folk albums
The responsibility of interpreters and transparency in sources
The artistic value and philosophy of the liner notes
Recording aesthetics: Home studio vs. commercial production
Dylan's guitar evolution and private creative practices
Cultural context: Grunge, O Brother, and the vinyl revival
Influences: Paul Clayton, Mike Seeger, and Dylan as songwriter
Visit to the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan Centers in Tulsa
Defining folk songs, tradition, and closing remarks
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