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.

The Muscle Shoals Sessions – Amanda St. John

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7th October 2019

Amanda St. John has walked in the footsteps of her idols, recording 'Muscle Shoals Sessions' in the legendary studio made famous by Aretha Franklin.

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Paws of a Bear – Sofia Talvik

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4th October 2019

Paws of a Bear is the 8th full-length studio album from Scandinavian artist Sofia Talvik. It's a beautiful slice of fresh sounding Swedish-Americana.

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Gold of Scar and Shale – Jack Rutter

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3rd October 2019

Gold of Scar & Shale is the second full-length studio album from Yorkshire-based Jack Rutter harking back to a golden age of folk with a fresh new sound.

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Everything Is Normal Except The Little Things Inside My Head – Wookalily

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3rd October 2019

Everything Is Normal Except The Little Things Inside My Head is the long-awaited second studio album from Belfast-based multi-instrumentalists Wookalily.

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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.