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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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.

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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.