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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Greatest Picks – The Bean Pickers Union

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21st September 2021

Songwriter Chuck Melchin and The Bean Pickers Union have been crafting great Americana for 15 years. 'Greatest Picks' is a compilation of the best.

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True Meaning – Caitlin Jemma

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16th September 2021

Caitlin Jemma grew up to the sound of classic country songs, but on 'True Meaning', the influences draw from Americana, Motown, and more contemporary sounds.

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The Immediate Family – The Immediate Family

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15th September 2021

Members of The Immediate Family are something of rock royalty, with appearances on thousands of albums. This self-titled album shows just why.

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On Ether and Air – John Blek

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7th September 2021

'On Ether and Air' is the fourth record in John Blek's "Catharsis Project". The songwriter will perform an intimate show in Belfast's American Bar on 10th September 2021.

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Tricks Of The Trade – Malcolm Holcombe

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3rd September 2021

'Tricks Of The Trade' is the new album from songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, proving he is an artist at the top of his game, and most definitely the real deal.

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The Smoky Smirr o Rain – Sarah-Jane Summers and Juhani Silvola

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2nd September 2021

Sarah-Jane Summers and Juhani Silvola are a Scots-Finnish duo with an ear for the traditional sounds of their homelands, and the talent to make it modern.

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Fever Dreams – Villagers

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24th August 2021

'Fever Dreams' is the latest release from the sensational Villagers. It's a musically sublime, classic Conor O'Brien effort for these trippy times.

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The Day The Earth Stood Still – Willie Nile

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17th August 2021

'The Day The Earth Stood Still' is Willie Nile's fifth full-length record in as many years. Recorded during the COVID pandemic, it's filled with stark imagery but a lot of hope.

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The Fruitful Fells – Jez Hellard and the Djukella Orchestra

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9th August 2021

World travelled, and with an ear for an influence, Jez Hellard and the Djukella Orchestra have released 'The Fruitful Fells', an ode to folk, old and new.