--This one's for my best buddy in the whole world, Gozer, who hung out with me during most of this album's creation, but who didn't make it to hear the final version. I love you, Go-Go.--

"John Emil Augustine's humorous, nostalgic and introspective style combines with his eclectic sound and energy, creating music that nourishes the spirit. Revealing and vulnerable. Daring and experimental. 30 Years A Songsmith contributes a deep authenticity to our music culture." -Kathleen Eeg, 11/17

If you've ever been in a position to encourage someone to follow their own unique abilities, this anthology is for you. From a twelve-year-old kid with a knack for music and a turn of phrase, to a celebrated bandleader, writer, and mental health advocate, John Emil Augustine's journey is a compelling, old-fashioned, all-American tale of talent, loss, and achievement despite personal obstacles.

'I think this is about as honest as one can be about one's own work. These are the actual recordings, many of which were originally on cassette tape, of my 30 years of writing and recording. This is me living, breathing, writing, and recording." -John Emil Augustine, 9/17

30 Years a Songsmith
John Emil Augustine
©2018

Disc 1: Into the Abyss

1. They're Driving Me Insane (1987)
2. You Only Get Uglier (1989)
3. Andreas (1991)
4. Meant To Be/Nowhereville/In the Gutter (1992)†
5. And The Buzz Gets Stronger (1993)

6. Where the Red Dog Is (1993)
7. A Model Airplane (Part 1: My Romance) (1994)
8. The Story Of Our Love (1994)
9. Television (1995)†† ♣♣
10. Mary Say (1996)
11. Our Summer Neighborhood (1997)†††
12. The Band Keeps Playing (1999)‡ ■
13. Saws All (2000)‡ ■
14. Tree Line (2001)* ‡ ■
15. She's Got a Smile (2003)‡‡

Disc 2: From the Abyss

16. The Holly and the Ivy (2005)** ‡‡‡ ■■
17. Lady (2006)‡‡‡ ■■■
18. Alyssa (2006)‡‡‡ ■■■
19. Meet My Old Man (2007)▼
20. The Thanksgiving Feast (2008)*** ▼
21. Do You Like To Pop a Pill? (2009)▼
22. You're a Little Sunshine (2009)▼
23. Shaking Hands (2010)▼
24. Breath Blows Over Baby (2010)‡‡‡
25. Pitter Patter (2011)#▼▼ ♣
26. Blind Dog In a Haze/The World's Joke (2011)‡‡‡
27. Minnesota (2012)‡‡‡
28. Danny Boy (2014)** ‡‡‡
29. It's Late (2016)▼▼▼ ■■■
30. Wake Up (2017)● ♣♣

All songs written, recorded, performed, and produced by John Emil Augustine except where noted.