The Pawn Shop Saints,”ordinary folks” (Dolly Rocker Records)- The Pawn Shop Saints’ sparse and unadorned brand of Americana has prompted favourable comparisons with iconic figures such as Steve Earle and Townes van Zandt in the past, and their latest offering, “ordinary folks,” showcases the excellent New England trio at their most compelling. The lyrical content was inspired by a rambling journey that creative mainstay Jeb Barry made around the Appalachian sections of the U.S. a few years ago,reflecting the everyday struggles of the inhabitants of small town America in what have become increasingly troubled times. “Body in the River” and “New Year’s Eve, Somewhere in the Midwest” capture the essence of the Saints’ refreshingly honest approach to music-making.