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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Growing Wild – Yvonne Lyon

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20th November 2020

On 'Growing Wild', Scottish singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon weaves Americana and Celtic sounds through the wonders of nature to beautiful effect.

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The Early Years: 1969-81 – Christy Moore

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20th November 2020

'The Early Years: 1969-81' is a brand new collection of folk staples and traditional melodies from Ireland's finest troubadour Christy Moore.

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To The Awe – Rachel Newton

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13th November 2020

'To The Awe', the new album from Scottish harpist Rachel Newton is a contemporary folk record embracing the strengths of womanhood in 2020.

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Grass Ain’t Greener On The Other Side – Peter Veteska & Blues Train

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12th November 2020

New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee Peter Veteska and his backing band Blues Train's latest record is a straight-up, pacey, blues classic.

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So Much Trouble – David Rotundo Band

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6th November 2020

'So Much Trouble' marks a return for harmonica virtuoso David Rotundo, backed by a stellar band in the studio. Expect vintage blues with a contemporary twist.

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Gettin’ By On Gettin’ Down – Sam Morrow

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6th November 2020

Following on from 2018’s ‘Concrete & Mud’, Sam Morrow is back with a country-rock sound on the guitar-driven ‘Gettin’ By On Gettin’ Down’.

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Vortex – Tim Woods

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30th October 2020

'Vortex' is the latest album from exception blues guitarist and vocalist Tim Woods, a record inspired by musical greats and natural beauty.

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Faerie Fire Dances – Marc Block

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30th October 2020

Suitable for Samhain, radical faerie Marc Bloc’s new album 'Faerie Folk Dance's is a cheerful tonic for the forthcoming winter gloom.

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The Clovis Limit Pt. 2 – Mike Ross

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30th October 2020

'The Clovis Limit Pt. 2' marks a return for songwriter and guitarist Mike Ross, an artist inspired by the likes of The Allman Brothers and Led Zeppelin.