Album Reviews

Folk and Tumble album reviews of the latest studio and live record releases from folk, Americana, blues, and country artists across the world.

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Good Soul – Charles Tiner

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3rd February 2026

Shattering the myth of the difficult second album, Charles Tiner soars on the anthemic and vibrant 'Good Soul'

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If You go There, I Hope you Find it – The Paper Kites

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2nd February 2026

On their seventh album 'If You go There, I Hope you Find it', The Paper Kites fly high with their trademark gentle, unhurried arrangements

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Key of V – Peter Veteska & Blues Train

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29th January 2026

Peter Veteska returns to the fray with 'Key of V', an album of covers, and originals, but always quality!

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World Gone Wrong – Lucinda Williams

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28th January 2026

In a ‘World Gone Wrong’, Lucinda Williams gives her voice to those without a platform, and the world is just a little better for it.

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Tell The Water, She Will Listen – Lucy Mellenfield

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26th January 2026

'Tell The Water, She Will Listen', the new album by Lucy Mellenfield shines a ray of hope and healing in the depth of winter

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On My Own – Laurence Jones

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23rd January 2026

'On My Own' is the new deeply personal stripped back acoustic album by English blues guitarist Laurence Jones

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Can’t Take My Story Away – Elles Bailey

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15th January 2026

Delving deep into the classic sound of soul Elles Bailey delivers a confident take on the genre with 'Can’t Take My Story Away'

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East Side Confessions – KB Bayley

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28th November 2025

'East Side Confessions' is the third long player by unassuming English guitarist and songwriter KB Bayley

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Joy Illimited – Winter Wonderband

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26th November 2025

'Joy Illimited' by Winter Wonderband celebrates the delights and wonders of Autumn and Winter in the most magical way.