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.

Tilt and Shine – Kevin Gordon

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20th September 2018

With blues guitar overdrive and songwriting sensibilities akin to Springsteen or Steven Earle, 'Tilt And Shine' by Kevin Gordon is worth a trip down south.

13 Rivers – Richard Thompson

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13th September 2018

'13 Rivers' is the latest album in the impressive catalogue of Richard Thompson. Each song represents a river flowing with passion, emotion, and sharp wit.

Dancing With The Beast – Gretchen Peters

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5th July 2018

'Dancing With The Beast' is the follow up to Gretchen Peters' outstanding, critically acclaimed 'Blackbirds'. The new record is out now on Proper Records.

Kindness, A Rebel – River Whyless

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29th June 2018

'Kindess, A Rebel', from River Whyless looks at the other side of the American Dream from a lonely life on the road to the harsh realtity of Trump politics.

Turas 1980 – Clannad

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21st June 2018

With a year of celebrations underway, Irish folk act Clannad release 'Turas 1980', a retrospective collection from the band's early years on the road.

One Last Kiss – RJ Comer

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15th June 2018

'One Last Kiss' is the first full-length album from Chicago native RJ Comer. This collection of songs features some of his darkest and best work to date.

Wolves! Cried the Maid – Oxlip

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8th June 2018

'Wolves! Cried the Maid' is the latest release from Oxlip, the current musical collaboration of Vancouver-based Irish songwriter Jayne Trimble.

White Tiger – Ana Egge

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31st May 2018

'White Tiger' is the latest in the nine-album back catalogue from the quiet voice and exceptionally talented heart of singer-songwriter Ana Egge.

Apricity – The Equatorial Group

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29th May 2018

'Apricity' is something of an archaic English word as well as being the latest album from English alternative folk act The Equatorial Group. What does it all mean?