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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Lift Up This Old World – Hilary Hawke

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11th July 2025

'Lift Up This Old World', by Hilary Hawke is a raw and honest album in the style of bluegrass and old-time music.

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Age of Monsters – The Bonnevilles

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9th July 2025

Socially and politically charged, 'Age of Monsters' by The Bonnevilles might just be the best album of 2025.

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Night Dreams – Anna Lavigne

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7th July 2025

Anna Lavigne's fourth album, 'Night Dream' is a dreamy delight from start to finish.

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Soul Food Served Live – Matt Pearce & The Mutiny

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4th July 2025

Matt Pearce & The Mutiny return with an exciting new live album, 'Soul Food Served Live'.

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Darrere els horts – Ferran Orriols

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24th June 2025

Barcelona native Ferran Orriols releases his most captivating work yet with the melodic and winsome 'Darrere els horts'.

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Divergence – Freya Rae

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23rd June 2025

Rooted in nature and inspired by the beauty of Scotland's natural world, 'Divergence' is the new release by composer Freya Rae.

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Far Out Woo-woo – Luke McGuinness

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19th June 2025

'Far Out Woo-woo' is the engaging and captivating debut release from Co. Donegal singer songwriter Luke McGuinness.

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Queen of the Lowlands – Odette Michell

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16th June 2025

Friday the 13th proves lucky for Cambridge based singer-songwriter Odette Michell with the launch of 'The Queen of the Lowlands'.

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The Death of Lucy – Danny Horn and the Shared Myths

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9th June 2025

Full of wit and social comment, 'The Death of Lucy' is the latest gem from Danny Horn and the Shared Myths.