Album Releases by Genre

Giver Taker

Giver Taker

by Anjimile
September 18, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Justine Bowe of Photocomfort and Gabe Goodman.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Hard Luck Stories: 1972-1982 [Box Set]

Hard Luck Stories: 1972-1982 [Box Set]

by Richard & Linda Thompson
September 18, 2020
The eight-disc box set collects together the songs from husband-and-wife duo including six remastered studio albums, 30 previously unreleased tracks and a disc of live performances.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
tbd
Evening of New York Songs and Stories [Live]

Evening of New York Songs and Stories [Live]

by Suzanne Vega
September 11, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded live at New York's Cafe Carlyle.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Every Feeling on a Loop

Every Feeling on a Loop

by Josiah Johnson
September 4, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for The Head and the Heart co-founder was recorded with Lucius' Peter Lalish.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
...But I'd Rather Be With You

...But I'd Rather Be With You

by Molly Tuttle
August 28, 2020
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter's covers album was pulled together electronically with the assistance of Los Angles producer Tony Berg due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Third Gleam

The Third Gleam

by The Avett Brothers
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the folk rock trio is the third installment of their ongoing Gleam series.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

by Bright Eyes
August 21, 2020
The first release for the indie rock trio since 2011 album The People's Key features contributions from Jon Theodore and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
The Dirt and the Stars

The Dirt and the Stars

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
August 7, 2020
The 15th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in Bath, England.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Music From First Cow

Music From First Cow

by William Tyler
July 31, 2020
The first soundtrack for the Nashville artist is for Kelly Reichard's film, First Cow.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Old Flowers

Old Flowers

by Courtney Marie Andrews
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was written after the end of a long-term relationship and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
5.8
Heart's Ease

Heart's Ease

by Shirley Collins
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features four non-traditional songs.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
The Balladeer

The Balladeer

by Lori McKenna
July 24, 2020
The 11th full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb and features guest appearances from Karen Fairchild, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, and Kimberly Schlapman.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Love & Peace

Love & Peace

by Seasick Steve
July 24, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the blues artist was self-produced and features contributions from Malcolm Arison, Luther Dickinson and Dan Magnusson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
My Love Is a Hurricane

My Love Is a Hurricane

by David Ramirez
July 17, 2020
The fifth full-length for the Austin-based singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sir Woman.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Alexandra

Alexandra

by Andrew Tuttle
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Australian multi-instrumentalist features contributions from Tony Dupe, Chuck Johnson, Gwenifer Raymond, Joel Saunders, Joe Saxby, and Sarah Spencer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Heartbreaker Please

Heartbreaker Please

by Teddy Thompson
May 29, 2020
Recorded in Brooklyn, the sixth full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter is his first since 2011's Bella.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Beginners

Beginners

by Christian Lee Hutson
May 29, 2020
The first full-length release on the Anti- label for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by Phoebe Bridgers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.3
The Quickening

The Quickening

by Jim White
May 15, 2020
The debut full-length improvised collaboration between Marisa Anderson and Jim White was recorded in Mexico City and Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Good Souls Better Angels

Good Souls Better Angels

by Lucinda Williams
April 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced with Ray Kennedy and Tom Overby.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Brother Sister

Brother Sister

by Watkins Family Hour
April 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the brother and sister duo of Sara and Sean Watkins was produced by Mike Viola.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect

by Béla Fleck
April 10, 2020
The previously unreleased live tracks from Bela Fleck and Toumani Diabaté are also available as part of the “Throw Down Your Heart: The Complete Africa Sessions” box set.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Rock Bottom Rhapsody

Rock Bottom Rhapsody

by Pokey LaFarge
April 10, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is his first on the New West label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Ever-Roving Eye

Ever-Roving Eye

by James Elkington
April 3, 2020
The latest solo release for the Chicago-based folk guitarist features contributions from Nick Macri, Tamara Lindeman, Paul von Mertens, and Spencer Tweedy.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Local Honey

Local Honey

by Brian Fallon
March 27, 2020
The third full-length solo release for The Gaslight Anthem frontman was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Folkesange

Folkesange

by Myrkur
March 20, 2020
The latest full-length release for Ex Cops member Amalie Bruun as Myrkur was produced by Christopher Juul of Heilung.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Birthmarks

Birthmarks

by Hilary Woods
March 13, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Irish singer-songwriter was written over two years and recorded while she was pregnant in Ireland and Norway with producer Lasse Marhaug.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
A Pilgrim's Tale

A Pilgrim's Tale

by Seth Lakeman
February 7, 2020
The British folk artist latest full-length release features Paul McGann narrating songs about the Mayflower and the pilgrims who settled in Plymouth.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Old Wow

Old Wow

by Sam Lee
January 31, 2020
The third full-length release for singer-songwriter Sam Lee features Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser and was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Family Songbook

The Family Songbook

by The Haden Triplets
January 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the indie folk trio includes a version of Kanye West's "Say You Will," four songs written by their grandfather, and a song written by their brother for director Wim Wenders' 1997 film "The End of Violence."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Bonny Light Horseman

Bonny Light Horseman

by Bonny Light Horseman
January 24, 2020
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Anaïs Mitchell, Josh Kaufman and Eric D. Johnson includes new interpretations of traditional folk songs, many hundreds of years old.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Countless Branches

Countless Branches

by Bill Fay
January 17, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joshua Henry.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
Iowa Dream

Iowa Dream

by Arthur Russell
November 15, 2019
The posthumous collection of demos, home recordings and other unreleased songs from the 1970s and 80s from the singer-songwriter features new contributions from Peter Broderick to help complete some of the tracks.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
In All Weather

In All Weather

by Josienne Clarke
November 8, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Sonny Johns.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Up on High

Up on High

by Vetiver
November 1, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the folk band led by Andy Cabic was produced with Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
New Ways

New Ways

by Leif Vollebekk
November 1, 2019
The follow-up to the Canadian artist's 2017 album Twin Solitude was recorded in Los Angeles and Montreal.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Bad Wiring

Bad Wiring

by Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
November 1, 2019
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter and his band was recorded by producer Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Livelong Day

The Livelong Day

by Lankum
October 25, 2019
The third full-length release for the Irish folk quartet was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
7.9
The Only Ones

The Only Ones

by The Milk Carton Kids
October 18, 2019
The seven-track mini-album release from the California folk duo of Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan was recorded in Encino, California.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Carrying On

Carrying On

by Kacy & Clayton
October 4, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian folk duo of Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum was produced by Jeff Tweedy.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Closer Than Together

Closer Than Together

by The Avett Brothers
October 4, 2019
the 10th full-length studio release for the folk-rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Abundance Welcoming Ghosts

Abundance Welcoming Ghosts

by Red River Dialect
September 27, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the British folk rock band was recorded in four days in Wales with contributions from Joan Shelley, and Tara Jane O'Neil.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

by Sturgill Simpson
September 27, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the outlaw country artist was recorded in Michigan with Bobby Emmett, Chuck Bartels, Miles Miller, and John Hill.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Fires for the Cold

Fires for the Cold

by Jonah Tolchin
September 13, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the blues singer-songwriter features contributions from Jay Bellerose, Jackson Browne, Rickie Lee Jones, Greg Leisz, Ben Peller, Fred Tackett, and Sara Watkins.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Fiery Margin

The Fiery Margin

by Alasdair Roberts
September 13, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter features contributions from Alex Neilson, Stevie Jones and Ailbhe nic Oireachtaigh.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by The Lumineers
September 13, 2019
The third full-length release for the Colorado indie folk is a concept album with three chapters about the impact of addiction on a fictional family.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Engine of Paradise

Engine of Paradise

by Adam Green
September 6, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Jonathan Rado, James Richardson and Florence Welch.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
A Universe That Roasts Blossoms for a Horse

A Universe That Roasts Blossoms for a Horse

by Sirom
August 30, 2019
The third release for the Slovenian self-described "imaginary folk" trio was recorded by Janez Križaj and Boštjan Janežič.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Cala

Cala

by Fionn Regan
August 16, 2019
The sixth full-length solo release for the Irish folk singer-songwriter was made in his hometwon of Bray.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
Gypsy

Gypsy

by Eilen Jewell
August 16, 2019
The eighth full-length release for the Idaho-based singer-songwriter was produced with her husband Jason Beek (who also played drums on the album).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]

Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]

by Various Artists
June 28, 2019
The most complete recording of the three-day 1969 music festival is available as a limited 38-disc box set (missing only two Jimi Hendrix tracks and several Sha Na Na songs not recorded), a 10-disc collections that includes at least one track from every performer and a 3-disc collection, all released on the same day.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.0
Dawnbreaker

Dawnbreaker

by Daughter of Swords
June 28, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for Mountain Man's Alexandra Sauser-Monnig was co-produced with Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Across the Field

Across the Field

by House and Land
June 14, 2019
The second full-length release for the North Carolina-based folk duo of Sarah Louise and Sally Anne Morgan was recorded by Jason Meagher.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Out of Sight

Out of Sight

by Jake Xerxes Fussell
June 7, 2019
The third full-length release from the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter features traditional songs many close to or over 100 years old.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Living Theatre

Living Theatre

by Olden Yolk
May 17, 2019
The second full-length release for the project from Shane Butler & Caity Shaffer features contributions from Eliza Bagg, Frank Maston, Benjamin Levinson, Jarvis Tavenier, and Peter Wagner.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.0
Undress

Undress

by The Felice Brothers
May 3, 2019
The latest release for the New York folk-rock band was recorded live to tape with producer Jeremy Backofen.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mint Condition

Mint Condition

by Caroline Spence
May 3, 2019
The third full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Knobler and mixed by Gary Paczosa.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
There is No Other

There is No Other

by Rhiannon Giddens
May 3, 2019
The collaboration between the Carolina Chocolate Drops member with Francesco Turrisi was recorded over five days in Dublin and was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Front Porch

Front Porch

by Joy Williams
May 3, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the ex-Civil Wars artist was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Droneflower

Droneflower

by Marissa Nadler
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length collaboration between Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky was recorded in home studios.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fever Breaks

Fever Breaks

by Josh Ritter
April 26, 2019
The 10th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jason Isbell and features contributions from Amanda Shires and members of Isbell's the 400 Unit.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.5
The Hurting Kind

The Hurting Kind

by John Paul White
April 12, 2019
Co-produced with Alabama Shakes' Ben Tanner, the third full-length solo release for the former member of The Civil Wars features contributions from Erin Rae, the Secret Sisters and Lee Ann Womack.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
When You're Ready

When You're Ready

by Molly Tuttle
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the artist who won Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music Awards was produced by Ryan Hewitt.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3

Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3

by Todd Snider
March 15, 2019
While the title suggest otherwise, the latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter is the first album recorded at Johnny Cash's Cash Cabin in Tennessee and features a guest appearance from Jason Isbell.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Patty Griffin

Patty Griffin

by Patty Griffin
March 8, 2019
Co-produced with Craig Ross, the 10th full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was written during and after her (successful) battle with breast cancer.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Lines, Parts One, Two & Three [Box Set]

Lines, Parts One, Two & Three [Box Set]

by The Unthanks
March 8, 2019
The three-disc trilogy of song cycles inspired by Emily Bronte's poetry, a theatre piece about Lillian Bilocca, and World War I writers.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Sky Blue

Sky Blue

by Townes van Zandt
March 7, 2019
The posthumous release of the Texas singer-songwriter features demos recorded in early 1973 at Bill Hedgepeth's home studio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
The Route To The Harmonium

The Route To The Harmonium

by James Yorkston
February 22, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded in his Scottish home and was produced with David Wrench.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
What It Is

What It Is

by Hayes Carll
February 15, 2019
The sixth full-length release for the Nashville-based Texas-born singer-songwriter was co-produced by Brad Jones and Allison Moorer (who also co-wrote several songs).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Tides of a Teardrop

Tides of a Teardrop

by Mandolin Orange
February 1, 2019
The latest release for the North Carolina folk duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz was self-produced.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars

Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars

by Sarah Louise
January 25, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Bare

Bare

by Rosie Carney
January 25, 2019
The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance by Lisa Hannigan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Ghost Forests

Ghost Forests

by Meg Baird
November 9, 2018
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Meg Baird and Mary Lattimore was recorded in Los Angeles with Thom Monaghan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Laws of Motion

Laws of Motion

by Karine Polwart
October 19, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter features her brother Steven (guitar) and Inge Thomson.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Songs of the Plains

Songs of the Plains

by Colter Wall
October 12, 2018
The second full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
Television Themes

Television Themes

by Matt Berry
October 5, 2018
The latest release for the British actor/singer features themes from various television shows from the 1960-80s.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Magic Ship

Magic Ship

by Mountain Man
September 21, 2018
The first release in eight years for the North Carolina-based trio of Amelia Meath, Molly Sarle and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig was mixed by Nick Sanborn.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
This Too Shall Light

This Too Shall Light

by Amy Helm
September 21, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Henry and recorded in four days.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Songs You Make at Night

Songs You Make at Night

by Tunng
August 24, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the British folktronica collective feature the original line-up.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar

The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar

by Glenn Jones
August 24, 2018
The latest release for the guitarist was recorded in New Jersey with Laura Baird.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Healing Tide

Healing Tide

by The War and Treaty
August 10, 2018
The debut full-length release for the married Michigan duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter was recorded live in five days in producer Buddy Miller’s home studio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Meet Me at the River

Meet Me at the River

by Dawn Landes
August 10, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Fred Foster.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Michael Nau & The Mighty Thread

Michael Nau & The Mighty Thread

by Michael Nau
August 3, 2018
The latest release for the Cotton Jones singer-songwriter was recorded in Benny Yurco’s bedroom in Vermont.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
To the Sunset

To the Sunset

by Amanda Shires
August 3, 2018
The sixth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.4
The Morning Star

The Morning Star

by Daniel Bachman
July 27, 2018
The 12th full-length release for the Virginia six-string and lap guitarist features contributions from Forrest Marquisee and Ian McColm.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Tree

The Tree

by Lori McKenna
July 20, 2018
The 11th full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Third

Third

by Nathan Salsburg
July 20, 2018
The third full-length solo release for the Kentucky singer-songwriter features no vocals, just guitar music.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do

All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do

by The Milk Carton Kids
June 29, 2018
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie folk duo of Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
You Were Never Much of a Dancer

You Were Never Much of a Dancer

by Gwenifer Raymond
June 26, 2018
The debut full-length release for the folk artist from Wales features American Primitive guitar (originated by John Fahey).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Cloud Corner

Cloud Corner

by Marisa Anderson
June 15, 2018
The fifth full-length solo release for the Portland, Oregon-based guitarist is her first on The Thrill Jockey label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Anchor

Anchor

by Norma Waterson
June 1, 2018
The second full-length release from the British folk mother-daughter duo of Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy was recorded live in a chapel.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Deafman Glance

Deafman Glance

by Ryley Walker
May 18, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Chicago singer-songwriter was produced with LeRoy Bach.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.4
Deeper Woods

Deeper Woods

by Sarah Louise
May 11, 2018
The third full-length release for the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter was self-produced and mixed by Jason Meagher.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Can't Wake Up

Can't Wake Up

by Shakey Graves
May 4, 2018
This is the fifth full-length release for Austin singer-songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Mr. Jukebox

Mr. Jukebox

by Joshua Hedley
April 20, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based country artist was produced by Skylar Wilson and Jordan Lehning.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Seedlings All

Seedlings All

by Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
April 6, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the folk duo of Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker features original songs written entirely by Clarke.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Bellowing Sun

Bellowing Sun

by Mind Over Mirrors
April 6, 2018
The latest full-length release for Jaime Fennelly's solo project was originally Commissioned by the  Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Ox And The Ax

The Ox And The Ax

by Cath and Phil Tyler
March 30, 2018
The third full-length release for the folk husband-and-wife duo of Cath (née Oss) and Ohil Tyler was produced by Phil Begg.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Dungeness

Dungeness

by Trembling Bells
March 30, 2018
This is the latest full-length release for the Scottish folk rock group led by Alex Neilson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Radyo Siwèl

Radyo Siwèl

by Mélissa Laveaux
March 23, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian-born artist was influenced by her Haitian heritage.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Ceremony of Dreams: Studio Sessions and Outtakes 1972-1977 [Box Set]

Ceremony of Dreams: Studio Sessions and Outtakes 1972-1977 [Box Set]

by Entourage
March 23, 2018
The three-disc box set includes 30 previously unreleased tracks from the 1970s experimental group whose full name was The Entourage Music & Theatre Ensemble.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd