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.

Here Come The Young – Martyn Joseph

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23rd January 2019

'Here Come The Young' is the new album from Welsh songwriter Martyn Joseph. It's politically charged and personal as you would expect from the troubadour.

One Night In Willowfield – Ken Haddock

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15th January 2019

Recorded by Ken Haddock in Belfast in August 2018, 'One Night In Willowfield' is a beautiful live album with additional music from the Arco Sting Quartet.

Scars – John Kilzer

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7th January 2019

'Scars' is the brand new album on Archer Records from John Kilzer, an ordained minister with a world-weary voice and a lot to say on his records and off.

George M’Boy – The Sandrunners

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20th December 2018

The Sanrunners' latest release 'George M'Boy' is a concept album based on the story of a young man going to the western front during World War One.

All Manner of Ways – Dylan Walshe

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11th December 2018

Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Irish songwriter Dylan Walshe brings a certain sound of the homeland to his latest release on 'All Manner Of Ways'.

Joy and Independence – Jason McNiff

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23rd November 2018

Channelling the coffeehouse troubadour sound of early Dylan and the controversial subject matter of Guthrie, Jason McNiff provides a fresh take on folk.

The Joy of Living – Jackie Oates

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23rd November 2018

'The Joy of Living' is the seventh album from English folk artist Jackie Oates, known for her work with The Imagined Village and it's a joy to listen to.

From Then To The Here And Now – Claire Roche

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16th November 2018

Irish songwriter and harpist Claire Roche releases 'From Then To The Here And Now'. It's a stunning combination of traditional Irish sounds and literature.

Hallways – Ken Pomeroy

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5th November 2018

At the age of only fifteen, Ken Pomeroy has the voice and songwriting chops of an older soul, channeling legends like Woody Guthrie on her debut record.