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.

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

SOLAS – The Answer

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18th October 2016

SOLAS is the new adventurous album from Northern Irish rock act The Answer. They've explored a more bluesy side and fused classic rock with Celtic folk.

The Emigrant – Ben Glover

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30th September 2016

Ben Glover's latest album 'The Emigrant' features co-writes with the likes of Gretchen Peters & Mary Gauthier and an aching longing for that old Irish home.

This Is Nowhere – Malojian

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30th September 2016

There's been plenty of hype over the release of Malojian's new record 'This Is Now'. Can we believe it? Turn up the Steve Albini produced album and find out

Young In All The Wrong Ways – Sara Watkins

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20th September 2016

Renowned folk artist and Nickel Creek founder Sara Watkins latest album is 'Young In All The Wrong Ways'. Her tour calls into Belfast's Real Music Club.

After The Rain – Benjamin Francis Leftwich

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12th September 2016

Benjamin Francis Leftwich is back. After a turbulent five years, the British songwriter returns with 'After The Rain' and some of his finest writing to date.

Both Sides of The Door – Love Street

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19th August 2016

We caught up with Love Street at Sunflowerfest last weekend and decided it was high time to go back and check their 2015 release 'Both Sides Of The Door'.

Life After Death – Jeff Finlin

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3rd August 2016

Jeff Finlin. Singer, songwriter, drummer, producer, poet, yoga enthusiast. He has been releasing tunes since '91 and this release is 20 of his best to date.