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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Charmed Life: The Best of The Divine Comedy – The Divine Comedy

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18th February 2022

'Charmed Life: The Best of The Divine Comedy' is a sublime deep-dive into the writing and witticisms of Neil Hannon's sparkling career to date.

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The Sea Drift – The Delines

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16th February 2022

'The Sea Drift' is the latest record from The Delines, a country-soul-noir work of wonder, like a soundtrack to an unwritten movie from the pen of Willy Vlautin.

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Weep The Time Away: Emily Brontë – Sofie Livebrant

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9th February 2022

Though best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights', Emily Brontë was a wonderful poet. On 'Weep The Time Away', Swedish musician Sofie Livebrant brings new life to the old words.

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Bloor Street – Kiefer Sutherland

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3rd February 2022

On 'Bloor Street', Kiefer Sutherland has a stellar set of songs, proving that this foray into the world of music is much more than just another actor's vanity project.

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Anais Mitchell – Anais Mitchell

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2nd February 2022

On this eponymously titled release, Anais Mitchell finds a new voice and it's as eloquent, melodic and soul-searching as you might expect from the Tony and Grammy award winner.

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So Far So Good – Peter Veteska and Blues Train

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28th January 2022

Though the blues is a genre that originated in melancholy and sadness, there is a real joy and vitality on Peter Veteska's 'So Far So Good'.

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Anna Lavigne – Roses For The Ride

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25th January 2022

'Roses For The Ride' is the second full-length album from songwriter Anna Lavigne. It's a collection of charming nostalgic melodies and messages of hope.

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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.