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.

Gate Fever – Paddy Nash

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15th June 2017

Paddy Nash returns with a more stripped back sound on 'Gate Fever'. The songs are stark, almost dystopian, and full of bite in these Brexit and Trump days.

Ephrata – Joshua Burnside

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4th May 2017

'Ephrata' is the long-awaited, globally influenced, folk-tinged album from Northern Irish singer and songwriter Joshua Burnside. Available on 5th May 2017.

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Ink – Anthony Toner

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10th April 2017

'Ink' is the seventh full-length album from Northern Ireland's elder statesman of song Anthony Toner: – a unique narrative on life, love, and all between.

Close Ties – Rodney Crowell

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3rd April 2017

Thick with Americana poetry, drawing on influences from Townes Van Zandt to Guy Clarke, 'Close Ties' by Rodney Crowell stands up with his best work to date.

Fierce Mercy – Colin Hay

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28th February 2017

Former Men At Work frontman Colin Hay releases his 13th solo record 'Fierce Mercy' with the usual mix of tender ballads and hook-driven Americana tunes.

Reckless Heart – Bap Kennedy

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14th February 2017

Belfast singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy passed away in 2016 and his final album 'Reckless Heart' is one that sits well with an astounding body of solo work.

Undercurrent – Sarah Jarosz

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22nd November 2016

At the young age of twenty-five, Sarah Jarosz, has the pedigree and talent to be the envy of many in the industry and her new album 'Undercurrent' shows it.

For Better Or Worse – John Prine

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28th October 2016

'For Better Or Worse' features an image of a newly wed couple on the cover and a photo of Mr & Mrs Prine in the inlay. Are the duets a match made in heaven?

Sugar Island – The 4 Of Us

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18th October 2016