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.

Songs From The Seasons – Joshua Burnell

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27th April 2018

'Songs From The Seasons' began as an ambitious collection of folk songs from across the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. Now Joshua Burnell has curated fourteen of the best for this beautiful record.

Concrete and Mud – Sam Morrow

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14th April 2018

'Concrete and Mud' is the third studio album from American songwriter Sam Morrow. A fusion of songs about life, love, and political commentary from the heart of Texas.

May Your Kindness Remain – Courtney Marie Andrews

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29th March 2018

Courtney Marie Andrews has already picked up some huge plaudits in 2018 and those look set to grow with the release of her latest record 'May Your Kindness Remain'.

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.