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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Working My Way Down – Mike Stinson and Johnny Irion

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24th March 2023

The debut of long time collaborators Stinson and Irion with songs by their late friend Andy Butler-Jones, this is solid truckstop bar band country.

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The Big Bottle of Joy – Matt Andersen

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14th March 2023

Returning with one of his best releases to date, 'The Big Bottle of Joy' is the upbeat new album from Matt Andersen.

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A Light To Follow – Emily Maguire

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4th March 2023

A grace note  born of struggle and determination, like the light of which she sings, the latest album by Australian singer-songwriter Maguire is luminous.

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The Vivian Line – Ron Sexsmith

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19th February 2023

Full of his trademark melodies, wit, wisdom, and whimsy, Ron Sexsmith returns with his 17th studio album, 'The Vivian Line'.

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Until The Rivers Run Dry – John Blek

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16th February 2023

Further developing his style, prolific singer-songwriter John Blek returns with his latest album, 'Until The Rivers Run Dry'.

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All The Eye Can See – Joe Henry

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27th January 2023

'All The Eye Can See' is an emotional and poetic offering from true craftsman Joe Henry

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Valley of Stars – Ben Bedford

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27th January 2023

‘Valley of Stars’ is Ben Bedford’s 6th studio album and without doubt his most ambitious and creative release to date.

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Beautiful Thing – Peach & Quiet

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20th January 2023

Taking inspiration from Folk, Blues and Soul, Americana duo Peach & Quiet return with their soulful second album 'Beautiful Thing'.

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Appalachian Gothic – Erik Vincent Huey

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20th January 2023

'Appalachian Gothic' is an album that stands alongside the best of those documenting the fates of those caught up in the social and economic fallout of post-industrial America.