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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Little Thunderstorms – K.B. Bayley

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11th February 2021

The name K.B. Bayley may not yet be well-known in the Americana world but with his second album 'Little Thunderstorms', that should change.

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Macca to Mecca – Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul

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5th February 2021

Recorded back in 2017, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul's 'Macca to Mecca' is a homage to The Beatles and a whole lot more besides.

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Firebreather – Skylar Rogers

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4th February 2021

'Firebreather' is the stunning debut record from Chicago-based vocalist Skylar Rogers, drawing on inspiration from greats like Aretha Franklin.

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The Death Throes of a Jaded Empire – Jack Cade

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4th February 2021

'The Death Throes of a Jaded Empire' is the third album from Jack Cade. It's a well-crafted snapshot of his town and country in modern times.

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Tomorrow is a Bird – Giulia Millanta

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29th January 2021

'Tomorrow is a Bird' is the beautiful new ethereal Americana record from Italian born and Texas based singer and songwriter Giulia Millanta.

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Lockdown – Sean Taylor

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29th January 2021

Sean Taylor's latest record, 'Lockdown', makes no apologies for it's politics, hard-hitting message and top-level musicianship. Get it now.

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Ordinary Folks – The Pawn Shop Saints

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17th December 2020

'Ordinary Folks' is the latest record from The Pawn Shop Saints. It's a deceptively tuneful and honest look at lives in smalltown America.

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Wreckless Abandon – The Dirty Knobs

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11th December 2020

Former guitarist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell's latest project The Dirty Knobs is a must-listen for fans old and new.

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Live at the Sydney Opera House – Glen Hansard

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9th December 2020

Irish songwriter Glen Hansard may not be able to give the public his usual pre-Christmas fundraising shows this year, but a live record is a welcome substitute.