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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False God – Felix Hatfield

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29th October 2020

'False God' is the debut album from songwriter and artist Felix Hatfield, a collection of intriguing, ambiguous songs from an extensive archive.

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Live At St George’s – O’Hooley and Tidow

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29th October 2020

Folk duo O'Hooley and Tidow completed their Gentleman Jack tour in March 2020. 'Live At St. George's' is a reminder of the power of live music.

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Letter To You – Bruce Springsteen

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28th October 2020

'Letter To You' is among Bruce Springsteen's finest works and sees the New Jersey songwriter and E-Street Band in a reflective mood in 2020.

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Digging Deep: Subterranea – Robert Plant

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23rd October 2020

'Digging Deep: Subterranea' is a new collection from the prolific Robert Plant, charting his musical progress in a post-Zeppelin world.

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I’d Rather Lead A Band – Loudon Wainwright III

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22nd October 2020

Loudon Wainwright's 'I'd Rather Lead A Band' is a stellar big-band record full of class, brass, and award-winning musicianship across the board.

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Stronger Than Strong – John Németh

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22nd October 2020

On 'Stronger Than Strong', award winning blues musician John Németh pays tribute the soulful sound of Stax and Atlantic records with passion.

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Waiting Out The Storm – Jeremy Ivey

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21st October 2020

Jeremy Ivey's 'Waiting Out The Storm' is a record of social commentary with a retro sound harking back to the golden age of the protest singer.

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The Living Mountain – Jenny Sturgeon

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21st October 2020

On 'The Living Mountain', Scottish songwriter Jenny Sturgeon captures the essence of the Cairngorm Mountains in both lyrics and music.

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Fish Pond Fish – Darlingside

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14th October 2020

Indie-folk band Darlingside completed work on 'Fish Pond Fish' during the big lockdown of 2020 with remarkable results on the finished album.