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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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.

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Halfway to Somewhere – TJ Walker

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4th January 2023

‘Halfway to Somewhere’ is TJ Walker’s second album release and one that quickly dispenses with any notion of difficult second album syndrome.

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The Book of Absolution – Anthony Toner

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5th December 2022

Featuring twenty seven original songs, 'The Book of Absolution' may be Anthony Toner's most ambitious and creative release to date.

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Fable – The Little Unsaid

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2nd December 2022

Born from improvisation, 'Fable', their third album as a four-piece is by turns brooding and hypnotic atmospheric post-rock folk, channelling the anxieties and confusions of the zeitgeist