While American pop branched away from the folk tradition to become elaborate and theatrical, folk believers kept on chugging, keeping the old ways alive for new generations. From the original antifa folk hero Woody Guthrie, to guitar virtuosos like John Fahey, to Dylan before he set fire to the folk rulebook, the thread that runs through all these artists’ songs is class. These are songs that illuminate every corner of the country, from shacks to high-rises, songs for everyone. (And one Aussie anthem for good measure.)