FEAST OR FAMINE is undeniably a folk record in the most traditional sense. The violin-driven "Do You Pray" is reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen's SEEGER SESSIONS; "Don't Cry" recalls Uncle Tupelo, and the austere "Symmetry" is dripping with so much raw emotion that you can almost feel Ragen's presence next to you as he delivers his lyrics with his trademark urgency and passion. Contributors include Matt Skiba, Jolie Holland, Tim Barry, Nathan Maxwell, James Fearnly, and the album's producer Ted Hutt, who has worked with the Bouncing Souls and Flogging Molly.