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.

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.

Touchstone – Brigid O’Neill

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11th September 2017

'Touchstone' is the latest record from songwriter Brigid O'Neill. Familiar territory for her fans, it features co-writes with Gareth Dunlop and Matt McGinn.

Heart Of The Cave – Orphan Brigade

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4th September 2017

The Autumn 2017 Orphan Brigade follow up to 'Soundtrack To A Ghost Story', 'Heart Of The Cave' is a spiritual awakening from the very depths of the earth.

The Thomas Moore Project – Eleanor McEvoy

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29th August 2017

In a career of twenty-five years, Eleanor McEvoy has made many bold musical moves. This reinterpretation of Thomas Moore's work continues in that trend.

Branching Out – Na Leanai

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23rd August 2017

'Branching Out' is the second full-length album from Irish folk act Na Leanai featuring members of the acclaimed Sands Family, world famous in folk circles.

Brilliant Light – Danny and the Champions of the World

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11th August 2017

'Brilliant Light' is the latest studio album from Danny and the Champions of the World. Mixing folk, Americana, and soul, it's a glorious 18-track affair.

Trust the Wire – The Coronas

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4th August 2017

'Trust The Wire' is the fifth studio album from The Coronas. Recorded in rural Ireland, the record has allowed the band to build on their melodic sounds.