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.

Year of the Bird – Oliver Cole

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25th September 2015

'Year of the Bird' is the latest release from Irish songwriter Oliver Cole. Julie Williams-Nash lets this one take her away to some dreamy sixties landscape.

Laughter and Love – Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas

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22nd September 2015

Paddy Nash and the Enchiladas wrap up some uniquely Northern Irish themes in a truly global record sprinkled with all the spice of country, folk and rock'n'roll.

Amazing Grace – Sam Duckworth

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16th July 2015

After retiring Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly last year, Sam Duckworth returns with 'Amazing Grace', a self described intimate album full of folksy collaboration.

Before This World – James Taylor

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25th June 2015

American songwriter James Taylor returns with his first album of originals in 13 years 'Before This World' featuring performances from Yo-Yo Ma and Sting.

Before We Forgot How To Dream – SOAK

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22nd June 2015

Rebecca Armstrong takes a track by track listen to the debut record from her fellow Northern Irish songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson. You'll know her as SOAK.

Here and Gone Again – The Resonant Rogues

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17th June 2015

The Resonant Rogues meld gypsy jazz and old-time Appalachian string music with some devilish fiddling on their latest offering 'Here and Gone Again'.

Universal Themes – Sun Kil Moon

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17th June 2015

After the success of 2014's 'Benji' Sun Kil Moon is back with 'Universal Themes' a sprawling, sparse and musically challenging diaristic release.

Northern Folk – Jenny Lysander

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15th June 2015

Jenny Lysander has been singing and writing songs from young age. Debut album Northern Folk was written and produced in a Mediterranean forest.

High Hopes – Little Fire

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11th June 2015

Little Fire has shared a stage with Damien Rice. The Singer's debut album features a world first recording of Burn's songs recorded in Burn's cottage.