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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Distant – Stripmall Ballads

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3rd June 2020

Melodic and melancholic, 'Distant' is the new album from Stripmall Ballads. It's 21st century dustbowl Americana - a modern sound with hints of the greats.

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Spider Tales – Jake Blount

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28th May 2020

Jake Blount’s latest record ‘Spider Tales’ explores the stories and often overlooked African-American influences woven through the Appalachian folk genre

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Keep On Running – Joe Edwards

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26th May 2020

Joe Edwards' debut release 'Keep On Running' is a slice of bluesy Americana with nods to some of the greats like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and James Taylor.

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Northern Shores and Stories – Elizabeth and Jameson

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22nd May 2020

'Northern Shores and Stories', the debut release from Elizabeth and Jameson, sets sail on a wave of contemporary folk-pop, anchored by old Whitby folklore.

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Good Times Older – Jack Sharp

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21st May 2020

Former front man of Wolf People Jack Sharp's debut 'Good Times Older' finds the English singer rejuvenating folk classics for the twenty-first century.

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Reunions – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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19th May 2020

'Reunions' by the award-winning Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit is an album for today, with 10 tracks exorcising the ghosts of his and our yesterdays.

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Shine – The Danberrys

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8th May 2020

On their latest release 'Shine', Nashville-based husband and wife duo The Danberrys have embraced a new electric sound, yet lost none of their folk roots.

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Brother Sister – Watkins Family Hour

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7th May 2020

'Brother Sister' is the latest album from siblings Sara and Sean Watkins, known here as Watkins Family Hour, and it highlights the duo's songwriting talent.

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What’s New, Tomboy? – Damien Jurado

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6th May 2020

'What's new, Tomboy?' is the latest album from songwriter Damien Jurado. It's sonically different to his recent releases with bass and vocals to the fore.