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.

No. 79 – Gareth Dunlop

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4th August 2017

Gareth Dunlop's latest long-player 'No. 79' is released on 11th August 2017. Folk and Tumble have enjoyed a sneak preview of the Belfast man's newest work.

Shakedown – The Everyday Sinners

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31st July 2017

Jack Cade and The Everyday Sinners return with a hard-hitting country rock record, a rallying cry for the working man in these turbulent times of 2017.

Don’t Mess With Mrs. Murphy – Heather Lynn Horton

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10th July 2017

We take a listen to 'Don't Mess With Mrs Murphy' - the latest solo offering from Heather Lynn Horton who along with Michael McDermott makes up The Westies.

Hands In The Dirt – The Resonant Rogues

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4th July 2017

'Hands In The Dirt' is the second album from The Resonant Rogues following on from 'Here And Gone Again' and tackles big issues with a country swing.

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.