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.

True Sadness – The Avett Brothers

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21st July 2016

'True Sadness' is the latest album from the Avett Brothers and sees Scott and Seth depart from their familiar Americana trail with guidance from Rick Rubin.

King of the Screen – The Sandrunners

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14th July 2016

One of Belfast's new Americana powerhouses reveal their first full-length album and we get to grips with the movie-like imagery and stories behind the songs.

Feelin’ Good – Kaz Hawkins

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24th June 2016

Northern Irish blues powerhouse Kaz Hawkins tackles some big classic covers and unveils a wealth of sublime new material on her latest record 'Feelin' Good'

The Devil is a Songbird – PORTS

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25th May 2016

Combining the poetic and the anthemic traits of Northern Irish songwriting predecessors, PORTS unveil their album 'The Devil Is A Songbird' and live dates.

Grow – Amanda St John

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27th April 2016

'Grow' is the debut album from Northern Irish singer-songwriter Amanda St John with the sounds of Motown, folk and old time rock and roll. Listen with us.

A Sailor’s Guide To Earth – Sturgill Simpson

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21st April 2016

In the same month Merle Haggard was called home, Sturgill Simpson released 'A Sailor's Guide to Earth' and took that Outlaw baton in a different direction.

Fear of Water – The Long Stay

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31st March 2016

The Long Stay are a Belfast folk outfit who have taken quite a while to come out with 'Fear Of Water', their second LP. Has the long wait been worth it?

The Ebony Trail – Ciara O’Neill

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2nd March 2016

Northern Irish songwriter Ciara O'Neill reveals her long-awaited debut album 'The Ebony Trail'. Born in Nashville it's a record of dark tales sweetly sung.

Honest Man – Matt Andersen

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1st March 2016

Canadian bluesman Matt Anderson has shaken the foundations of venues across the world but now he reveals a softer side with his most soulful record to date.