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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Bully Pulpit – Jared Deck

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13th September 2019

Jared Deck has led quite a life, from preaching to megachurch congregations to performing as a songwriter. Bully Pulpit draws on all his life experiences.

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Is It The Kiss – Ana Egge

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6th September 2019

'Is It The Kiss' is the latest album from Ana Egge, seeing a more experimental journey into Americana with influences drawn from a range of the greats.

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Wheels of the World – Granny’s Attic

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6th September 2019

'Wheels of the World' by Granny's Attic is a timeless sounding Americana record following in the folk traditions of striking out at unjustices of the world.

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Rooted – Martin Simpson

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30th August 2019

Joined by a host of other performers, Martin Simpson recorded Rooted, a record inspired as much by English folk as stateside Americana musicians.

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Shell of a Girl – Sunny War

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30th August 2019

'Shell of a Girl' is a the deeply moving, autobiographical new record from Sunny War. It's a blues, jazz, and soul infused journey through a turbulent life.

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Arenig – Gwilym Bowen Rhys

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28th August 2019

Arenig is the third traditional Welsh-language album from Gwilym Bowen Rhys telling tales inspired by the ancient but firmly rooted in the contemporary.

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Horses and Stars – Sam Baker

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22nd August 2019

'Horses & Stars' is the latest album from singer-songwriter Sam Baker recorded live in Buffalo, New York. It captures the authentic sincerity of Sam's show.

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Morning Sun – The HawtThorns

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8th August 2019

Laden with hooks and Fleetwood Mac-like harmonies, Morning Sun is the guitar-driven, sunshine-filled debut record from husband and wife duo The HawThorns.

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Air Iomall – Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach

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7th August 2019

'Air Iomall' by Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach is a stunning, evocative folk album inspired by a journey by ship around desolate and deserted Scottish isles.