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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On These Islands We Sing – Ewan Macintyre / Herding Cats

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30th September 2026

Full of eclectic charm, 'On These Islands We Sing' by Ewan Macintyre / Herding Cats is a captivating, genre-crossing fusion of magical music

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Spaghetti Junction – Bonfire Radicals

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28th September 2026

On 'Spaghetti Junction' Bonfire Radicals Birmingham’s wonderfully unpredictable band is back, taking listeners on a wild, scenic detour

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Cold Feet – Donna Herula

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21st September 2026

On her fourth studio album 'Cold Feet', Donna Herula has returned to deliver another masterclass in roots-driven, authentic blues

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Manifest Good Things – My Girl The River

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18th September 2026

'Manifest Good Things' by My Girl The River is a grounded album that blends Americana, country, folk, soul, and pop

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Sinners & Saints – Cedar County Cobras

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14th September 2026

Blues duo Cedar County Cobras return with Sinners & Saints, an album blending Delta blues, early country, folk, gospel, and rural Americana.

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Heirloom – Admiral Radio

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9th September 2026

Award-winning duo Admiral Radio brings the joy with 'Heirloom', their latest vibrant and uplifting long player

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Merciful – Gerry Beckley

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7th September 2026

Gerry Beckley returns to his "America" roots with new album, 'Merciful'

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Ten Blue Songs – Jason McNiff

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4th September 2026

Jason McNiff's latest album, Ten Blue Songs, is a masterful masterclass in troubadour storytelling.

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Fight Like The Devil (Or Run Like Hell) – Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations

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4th September 2026

Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations deliver pure, grit-soaked blues on their blistering album, 'Fight Like The Devil (Or Run Like Hell)'