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.

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Light Is In The Horizon – Eddi Reader

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12th October 2022

Made up of outtakes from her last two albums, 'Light Is In The Horizon' highlights Eddi Reader's versatility and natural talent.

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Flight Paths – Siskin Quartet

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10th October 2022

Delving deep into the avian world for inspiration, 'Flight Paths' is the beautiful new release by Siskin Quartet.

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Loose Future – Courtney Marie Andrews

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9th October 2022

Returning with a new sound and outlook on life, 'Loose Future' is the engaging new release from Courtney Marie Andrews.

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The Blues Don’t Lie – Buddy Guy

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5th October 2022

Featuring notable guest musicians, Buddy Guy's 34th album 'The Blues Don't Lie' is a fitting tribute to the blues of the past and the future.

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Darkling – Sue Harding

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4th October 2022

'Darkling', the latest album from Sue Harding, explores classic English folk themes with a contemporary twist.

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The Party’s Over – Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra

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3rd October 2022

Genre defying Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra return with their fifth album, 'The Party’s Over', proving the party is far from over.

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The Space Between – Bonfire Radicals

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30th September 2022

‘The Space Between’ is the second album by folk rockers The Bonfire Radicals. Dispensing with any notion of the difficult second album, it is a tour de force of music styles.

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Crazy Town – Beth Nielsen Chapman

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28th September 2022

An exceptional album needs balance and 'Crazy Town' provides ballads and bounce with a dollop of humour wrapped in delightful music.

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Welcome to Ballsgrove – Sean Mathews

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26th September 2022

On 'Welcome to Ballsgrove' Sean Mathews further develops his unique brand of urban folk music with thought provoking songs and music.