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.

Wanderer – Cara Dillon

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1st December 2017

Cara Dillon lends her own distinctive voice and a contemporary twist to some Irish traditional tunes, adding a few originals to the mix on 'Wanderer'.

Open Sea – Hans Chew

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29th November 2017

'Open Sea' is the fourth studio album from musical maestro Hans Chew. Delving into some 1960s and 70s influences, he comes up sounding fresh as ever.

Ties Of Blood And Affection – Jeremy Pinnell

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20th November 2017

Hard-livin' and hard-rockin' country and Americana comes to the fore in the latest offering from Jeremy Pinnell. 'I Don't Believe' is a stone cold classic.

Daybreak Over Jackson Street – Steph Cameron

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20th November 2017

Steph Cameron conjures up the spirit of Dylan, Guthrie, Cash, and Seeger on her record 'Daybreak Over Jackson Street'. A beautiful record for tough times.

Adventures in Narcissism – Edelle McMahon

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7th November 2017

As Winter rolls in, we settle down with the melancholy, ethereal sounds of Edelle McMahon's latest record 'Adventures in Narcissism'. One to watch in 2018.

Bury Me Deep – Mandy Bingham

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18th October 2017

Belfast Mandy Bingham has talent coursing through her veins. The daughter of David McWilliams, a version of his most famous track graces 'Bury Me Deep'.

Carry Fire – Robert Plant

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13th October 2017

Former Led Zeppelin frontman, Robert Plant continues on his musical journey drawing on references from across the globe on his latest record 'Carry Fire'.

Hitchhiker – Neil Young

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4th October 2017

Neil Young once again delves into the archives for another collection of reworked acoustic tunes and selected rarities on his latest offering 'Hitchhiker'.

Let Your Weirdness Carry You Home – Malojian

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28th September 2017

'Let Your Weirdness Carry You Home' is the experimental and aurally pleasing follow-up to last year's 'This Is Nowhere' for Irish indie-folk act Malojian.