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.

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.

Country Mile – Johnny Flynn

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11th September 2013

Two years since 'Been Listening', Johnny Flynn is back from a sojourn with 'Country Mile' his latest record on Transgressive Records doe for September release.

Chief – Eric Church

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9th September 2013

American country songwriter Eric Church finds a rockier edge with Chief, his latest release. Richard Parish reveals a bit about the man behind the shades.

The Joy Of Nothing – Foy Vance

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26th August 2013

Northern Irish songwriter Foy Vance returns after six years with an album that's dark, emotional, hopeful and worth the wait.

Klang! – Coney Island Sound

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26th August 2013

Newcastle's Coney Island Sound have already impressed the likes of BBC 6 Music and now they're soundtracking summer on the Folk & Tumble stereo.

Verse Chorus Verse – Verse Chors Verse

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21st August 2013

Verse Chorus Verse is the stage name of Tony Wright, a songwriter with a love of Guthrie, Strummer and the ability to bring all that influence to his album.

Too Late For Logic – Sharks Took The Rest

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1st August 2013

Newcastle's Sharks Took The Rest promise folk pop, orchestral brilliance and deft songwriting... and with 'Too Late For Logic' they're not found wanting.

Songs of Scarecrows – An Escape Plan

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28th May 2013

It's taken almost ten years in the making; Folk and Tumble asks is 'Songs of Scarecrows' the debut LP from Northampton's An Escape Plan worth the wait.