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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The Boy Named IF – Elvis Costello

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24th January 2022

Elvis Costello's latest record 'The Boy Named IF' sees the veteran songwriter at his best on an album that harks back to his earliest work with The Attractions.

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Overground – Police Dog Hogan

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14th January 2022

'Overground' is the fifth studio album from UK-based Americana seven-piece Police Dog Hogan.; an inspiring record from start to finish.

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The Royal Affair And After – John Lodge

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14th January 2022

'The Royal Affair And After' is a stunning live album from John Lodge, showcasing some of the hits from the back-catalogue of The Moody Blues.

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Sleeping Spirals – Hannah James and Toby Kuhn

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17th December 2021

On 'Sleeping Spirals', the exceptional talents of songwriter Hannah James and cellist Toby Kuhn combine to bring folk tales full of melody and intrigue.

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Christmas Lights In April – Ken Pomeroy

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15th December 2021

'Christmas Lights In April' is the third full-length album from teenage songwriting sensation Ken Pomeroy and she looks set to shine this year.

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Chess – Bernie Marsden

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14th December 2021

Bernie Marsden is best known as one of the founding members of rock group Whitesnake but on his latest solo release 'Chess', he takes us back to the blues.

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Make Your Mark – Seth Lakeman

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9th December 2021

It's been almost 20 years since Seth Lakeman released his debut solo album, and with 'Make Your Mark' written in lockdown, he is back and at his best.

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Raise The Roof – Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

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7th December 2021

'Raise The Roof' is the brand new album from rock legend Robert Plant and bluegrass queen Alison Krauss, a worthy successor to 2007's 'Raising Sand'.

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The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concert – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

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2nd December 2021

The legendary 'No Nukes' concert in NYC's Madison Square Gardens in 1979 marked a turning-point for Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band.