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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Martyn Joseph – Days of Decision

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8th January 2020

'Days of Decision: A Tribute to Phil Ochs' is the new album from Martyn Joseph paying tribute to one of the most prolific songwriters of the 60s and 70s.

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The Loft Tapes – Mishra

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8th January 2020

Mishra is a global folk collective. On 'The Loft Tapes', they weave classic folk sensibilities with the traditions of Celtic song and the mystery of India.

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Falling Sands – The Equatorial Group

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13th December 2019

'Falling Sands' is the new record from The Equitorial Group, with a fuller, more polished, almost 60s sound to their previous release 'Apricity'.

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Mentro – Gwen Mairi

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11th December 2019

'Mentro' is a literal new venture from Gwen Mairi. It's a beautiful, meditative, record full of Welsh language ballads, poetry and beautiful instrumentals.

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Tales and Tributes of the Deserving and Not So – Kelly Steward

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10th December 2019

‘Tales and Tributes of the Deserving and Not So’ is the debut album from indie-country singer-songwriter Kelly Steward amd draws comparisons to the greats.

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Cumberland Island – Neilson Hubbard

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10th December 2019

'Cumberland Island' is the brand new solo record from Neilson Hubbard and conjured up vivid imagery more associated with his film-making or photography.

Natalie MacMaster – Sketches

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6th December 2019

'Sketches' by Natalie McMaster blends sounds and influences from Americana and Celtic traditions to make something evocative and easy on the ear.

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The Inevitable Train Wreck – Beans on Toast

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5th December 2019

It's December and 'The Inevitable Train Wreck' is a record made in terrifying times but brimming with the usual hope and ascerbic wit of Beans on Toast.

Christy Moore – Magic Nights

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5th December 2019

'Magic Nights' is the latest offering from the legendary Christie Moore, seeing the prolific live entertainer trawl through many decades of live recordings.