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.

Hummingbird – John Smith

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15th October 2018

'Hummingbird' is the sixth album from the prolific John Smith. He revisits folk classics weaving them into a narrative with his own stellar songwriting.

Words We Mean – Annie Oakley

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11th October 2018

Oklahoma-based trio, Annie Oakley release their debut record 'Words We Mean' with comparisons to be drawn to the likes of First Aid Kit and The Staves.

Drive Train – The Dodge Brothers

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30th September 2018

With familiar themes and sounds harking back to 1950s Sun Records, there's still a lot of rocki'n'roll freshness on 'Drive Train' by The Dodge Brothers.

The Art of Pretending to Swim – Villagers

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21st September 2018

There's melody and much more in the madness of Conor O'Brien's latest penned Villagers album, 'The Art Of Pretending To Swim'. Out now on Domino Records.

Roads Less Travelled – Martin Barre

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20th September 2018

With familiar blues-rock sounds with a different twist, the eleven original compositions on 'Roads Less Travelled' will appeal to fans old and young alike.

Tilt and Shine – Kevin Gordon

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20th September 2018

With blues guitar overdrive and songwriting sensibilities akin to Springsteen or Steven Earle, 'Tilt And Shine' by Kevin Gordon is worth a trip down south.

13 Rivers – Richard Thompson

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13th September 2018

'13 Rivers' is the latest album in the impressive catalogue of Richard Thompson. Each song represents a river flowing with passion, emotion, and sharp wit.

Dancing With The Beast – Gretchen Peters

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5th July 2018

'Dancing With The Beast' is the follow up to Gretchen Peters' outstanding, critically acclaimed 'Blackbirds'. The new record is out now on Proper Records.

Kindness, A Rebel – River Whyless

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29th June 2018

'Kindess, A Rebel', from River Whyless looks at the other side of the American Dream from a lonely life on the road to the harsh realtity of Trump politics.