Misthaufen's *Die Schmuddelkinder* captures something distinctly Austrian in its folk sensibility—a record that sits comfortably within the broader European folk revival of 1970, yet maintains its own regional character. Released on the small Mistakkord label, this spare two-tracker pairs the title song with "Der Spinnenfänger," both pieces that feel rooted in Alpine storytelling traditions and rural vocal practice. There's a homespun quality here that avoids the polish of contemporaneous commercial folk, instead embracing the kind of direct, almost archival approach that characterized much of Austria's folk documentation efforts in that era. The material suggests musicians more interested in preserving and exploring genuine folk narratives than in chasing trends—work that rewards patient listening and speaks to anyone drawn to the quieter corners of European folk music.