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.

Get Ready – Kaz Hawkins

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2nd September 2014

'Get Ready' is the debut long-player from East Belfast soul and blues diva Kaz Hawkins, a real tour-de-force through love, loss and longing with Her Band of Men.

Ben Glover – Atlantic

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21st August 2014

Based in Nashville but returning to his Irish roots to record the stunning 'Atlantic' in Co. Donegal, Ben Glover is joined here by the likes of Mary Gauthier.

The Next Great Ghost Town – Gentry Morris

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20th August 2014

A once adopted son of Northern Ireland, Gentry Morris returns home leaving a record of transition, memories, hopes and dreams in 'The Next Great Ghost Town'.

Owl John – Owl John

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17th August 2014

Scott Hutchinson, the erstwhile frontman and driving force behind Scotland's Frightened Rabbit returns to his solo writing roots with the tormented Owl John.

Rocky – Wonder Villains

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6th August 2014

Northern Irish power-pop quartet Wonder Villains have been busy in the studio creating their debut album 'Rocky' putting their boundless energy on record.

The Crossing – The White Mansions

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4th August 2014

Belfast cowboys, The White Mansions serve up a debut of love, loss and murder ballads with their release 'The Crossing'. It's fine Americana heartbreak.

Live at the Cellar Door – Neil Young

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12th December 2013

Neil Young fans get excited over some rare live gems on the new Live at the Cellar Door record featuring iconic performances from Washington in the late 70s.

Burrower – Kayleigh Goldsworthy

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6th November 2013

'Burrower' is the debut from Kayleigh Goldsworthy; former vocalist with The Scarlet Ending. She's embraced country music and we've embraced the record back.

These Stories – Ciarán Lenehan

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5th November 2013

Ciarán Lenehan releases debut album 'These Stories' and delivers some straight up honesty and well crafted folk punk songs. Catch him in Dublin on Nov 16th.