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 End Of The Common Man – Matt McGinn

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29th March 2018

'The End Of The Common Man' is the third full-length album from Co. Down songwriter Matt McGinn and sees him at both his angriest and most articulate.

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The Kiss of Light – Frank Ormsby and Anthony Toner

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28th March 2018

'The Kiss Of Light' is a beautiful collaboration between Northern Irish poet Frank Ormsby and musician Anthony Toner bringing the former's poems to life as an aural delight.

Hearts of Glass – Beth Nielsen Chapman

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18th March 2018

'Hearts Of Glass' is the latest collection of songs from Songwriters' Hall Of Fame inductee Beth Neilsen Chapman, a mix of old and new tunes stripped back to show their raw emotion.

Jenny’s Place – Mike Ross

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28th February 2018

Mike Ross may hail from the north of England but his influences are drawn from somewhere much more deep-south. His latest record 'Jenny's Place' is out on 2nd March 2018.

Southern Wind – Dean Owens

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22nd February 2018

'Southern Wind' is the latest record from Dean Owens, peppered with soul, sentimentality, and songs about Elvis and Muhammad Ali. Owens is a songwriter at his peak.

Scarecrow – The Hardchargers

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8th February 2018

'Scarecrow' is the first long-player from The Hardchargers. Following in the traditions of the likes of Rory Gallagher and Taste, the Northern Irish trio put a new twist on the blues.

Halfway Towards A Healing – The Lost Brothers

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8th February 2018

'Halfway Towards A Healing' is the fifth studio album from The Lost Brothers. Often compared to the likes of The Everly Brothers, the "brothers" are worthy storytellers in their own right.

All On Red – Orphan Colours

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15th January 2018

'All On Red' is the brand new release from the London-based, Americana and rock'n'roll powerhouse Orphan Colours. The album is released in the UK on 26th January 2018.

Rifles and Rosary Beads – Mary Gauthier

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15th January 2018

Mary Gauthier is one of the greats in the current singer-songwriter circuit, heralding praise from the likes of Bob Dylan amongst others. 'Rifles and Rosary Beads' is her latest hard-hitting record.