Folk Artists, Albums, and Music

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75	Lola by Carrie Rodriguez February 19, 2016 Produced by Lee Townsend, the latest release from the Austin singer-songwriter features covers of Mexican classics and originals influenced by those songs. User Score tbd
78	Old Adam by Fay Hield February 19, 2016 The third solo release for the British folk singer includes a song dating back to the 1600s as well as a Tom Waits cover. User Score tbd
83	Scheherazade by Freakwater February 5, 2016 The first album in over a decade for the duo of Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean features contributions from such artist as Sarah Balliet, Warren Ellis, Morgan Geer, and Evan Patterson. User Score tbd
84	Songs of Separation by Songs of Separation January 29, 2016 Inspired in part by the Scottish Independence referendum, ten female folk artists create an album around songs about the different meanings of separation. User Score tbd
78	In the Magic Hour by Aoife O'Donovan January 22, 2016 The second full-length solo release for the Crooked Still member was inspired by memories of her Irish grandfather and was produced by Tucker Martine. User Score 8.5

80	Above the Prairie by The Pines January 22, 2016 The fifth full-length release for the Minnesota-based folk rock band features a guest appearance by John Trudell and was co-produced by Bo Ramsey. User Score tbd
78	Everything Sacred by Yorkston January 15, 2016 The debut collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne, and Suhail Yusuf Khan features influences from folk, Indian, and jazz music. User Score tbd
52	Wildfire by Rachel Platten January 1, 2016 The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Andy Grammer. User Score 5.6
81	Listen to Formation Look for the Signs by Nadia Reid November 27, 2015 The full-length debut release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter comes seven years after her EP, Letters I Wrote And Never Sent. User Score tbd
80	Jura by Robbie Fulks November 27, 2015 Originally released on Black Friday Record Store Day in 2015, the Mekons and Robbie Fulks went to the Scottish island of Jura to record the album of acoustic folk songs. User Score 8.3

73	Songs in the Dark by The Wainwright Sisters November 13, 2015 The debut release for Martha Wainwright and her half-sister Lucy Wainwright Roche features lullabies sung by their mothers as well as songs by such artists as Woody Guthrie, Jimmie Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt. User Score tbd
99	The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12: The Cutting Edge 1965-1966 by Bob Dylan November 6, 2015 The 12th release in the singer-songwriter's Bootleg series features outtakes, rehearsal, alternative versions and unreleased songs from 1965 and 1966, when he was recording Bringing It All back Home, Highway 61 Revisited, and the Blonde on Blonde albums. User Score 7.4
86	Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan Maccoll by Various Artists October 30, 2015 The two-disc tribute to the British folk artist features such artists as Paul Brady, Bombay Bicycle Club, Billy Bragg, Paul Buchanan of the Blue Nile, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Steve Earle, David Gray, Dick Gaughan, The Unthanks, Norma Waterson and Rufus & Martha Wainwright. User Score tbd
69	So Familiar by Steve Martin October 30, 2015 The second collaboration with Edie Brickell for the actor/musician was produced by Peter Asher and features contributions from such artists as Cobra Starship's Victoria Asher, Béla Fleck, Mike Einziger of Incubus, Leland Sklar, the Steep Canyon Rangers, and Geoff Zanelli. User Score tbd
77	Manhattan by Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts October 30, 2015 The first full-length studio release in four years for the anti-folk artist was produced by John Agnello. User Score tbd

79	Sermon on the Rocks by Josh Ritter October 16, 2015 The eighth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in two weeks and was produced with Trina Shoemaker. User Score 8.0
86	Fish by Michael Chapman September 25, 2015 This is the 40th release for the British folk guitarist. User Score tbd
82	Servant of Love by Patty Griffin September 25, 2015 The tenth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Ross. User Score 7.3
84	From Here by Stick in the Wheel September 25, 2015 The debut full-length release for the British folk group led by Nicola Kearey. User Score tbd
69	Uncovered by Shawn Colvin September 25, 2015 The second covers album from the singer-songwriter features songs by such artists as by Graham Nash, Robbie Robertson, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Stevie Wonder. User Score tbd
68	Strangers Again by Judy Collins September 18, 2015 The latest release for the folk singer features duets with such artists as Bhi Bhiman, Jeff Bridges, Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Marc Cohn, Thomas Dybdahl, Glen Hansard, Aled Jones, and Willie Nelson. User Score tbd
80	Carry the Ghost by Noah Gundersen August 21, 2015 The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was mixed by Phil Ek. User Score 8.4
81	Fortune by Rod Picott August 14, 2015 The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-sogwriter was produced by Neilson Hubbard. User Score tbd
76	The Spirit Moves by Langhorne Slim & the Law August 7, 2015 The fifth full-length release for singer-songwriter features production from Andrija Tokic and was recorded in Nashville, where the Pennsylvanian moved to recently. User Score tbd
76	Watkins Family Hour by Watkins Family Hour July 24, 2015 Produced by Sheldon Gomberg, the covers album seeks to capture some of feel of Sean and Sara Watkins' long-term gig at Los Angeles club Largo. User Score tbd
71	Truth to Tell by Steve Tilston July 20, 2015 The latest solo release from the British singer-songwriter features an instrumental track. User Score tbd
79	Tied to the Moon by Rachel Sermanni July 10, 2015 The second full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was written while she was staying in Nova Scotia. User Score tbd
77	The Sovereign Self by Trembling Bells June 29, 2015 The fifth full-length release for the Scottish folk rock band was influenced by Greek tragedies, psychedelia, early-70s prog and rock music. User Score tbd
80	Still by Richard Thompson June 23, 2015 The 16th studio release for the British folk-rock singer was produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. User Score tbd
85	Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams by Larry Campbell June 23, 2015 The debut collaboration between Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams features covers as well as originals. User Score tbd
79	Don't Weigh Down the Light by Meg Baird June 23, 2015 The currently San Francisco-based folk singer recorded her latest solo album with two of her with Espers bandmate Helena Espvall and Sharron Kraus. User Score tbd
84	Shirley Inspired by Various Artists June 9, 2015 The 45-track tribute album to Shirley Collins features songs sung by such artists as Meg Baird, Eric Chenaux, Graham Coxon, Stuart Estell, Johnny Flynn, Josephine Foster, Stewart Lee, Jackie Oates, Lee Ranaldo, Alasdair Roberts, Paul Smith, and Trembling Bells. User Score tbd
80	River by Daniel Bachman June 2, 2015 The latest release for the guitarist is his first recorded in a proper studio and features covers of William Moore's "Old Country Rock" and Jack Rose's "Levee." User Score tbd
87	Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton by Various Artists May 26, 2015 Isobel Campbell, Diane Cluck, Sharon Van Etten, Josephine Foster, Patty Griffin, Larkin Grimm, Laurel Halo, Julia Holter, Marissa Nadler, Tara Jane O'Neil, and Lucinda Williams give voice to lyrics and poems written by folk singer-songwriter Karen Dalton. User Score 7.2
69	Monterey by The Milk Carton Kids May 19, 2015 The third full-length release for the California folk duo was recorded live on tour at the venues they would later performed on. User Score 5.6
66	Numun by Johanna Warren May 19, 2015 The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter based in Portland, Oregon nwas recorded by Bella Blasko. User Score tbd
61	Bottle by Eliza Carthy May 18, 2015 The debut collaboration between Eliza Carthy and Tim Eriksen features both American and British traditional folk songs. User Score tbd
78	Power in the Blood by Buffy Sainte-Marie May 12, 2015 The first new release in six years for the Canadian folk artist features production from Michael Wojewoda, Chris Birkett, and Jon Levine. User Score tbd
72	The Fine Art of Hanging On by The Leisure Society April 28, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the British folk band led by Nick Hemming was influenced by a friend's struggle against cancer. User Score tbd
65	A Forest of Arms by Great Lake Swimmers April 21, 2015 The sixth studio release for the Canadian folk rock band led by Tony Dekker was partially recorded in Ontario’s Tyendinaga Caverns and Caves. User Score tbd
82	The Rose of Roscrae by Tom Russell April 13, 2015 The "cowboy folk opera" from the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Ramblin' Jack Elliott,Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmy LaFave, Augie Meyers, Maura O'Connell, Dave Olney, Gretchen Peters, and Ian Tyson. User Score tbd
76	Something in the Water by Pokey LaFarge April 7, 2015 The seventh full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter was produced by Jimmy Sutton. User Score tbd
77	Summoning Suns by James Blackshaw March 31, 2015 The tenth studio release for the singer-songwriter features Simon Scott, Annie Nilsson, Mori Wa Ikiteiru, and Kaoru Noda. User Score tbd
80	With the Dawn by Bella Hardy March 30, 2015 The seventh solo release for the British folk singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Seal and features a guest appearance from Cara Luft. User Score tbd
67	Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith by Jessica Lea Mayfield March 17, 2015 Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield's cover album features 12 songs from Elliott Smith's seven releases. User Score tbd
74	Little Neon Limelight by Houndmouth March 17, 2015 The second full-length release for the Indiana folk-influenced rock band was produced by Dave Cobb. User Score 8.7
89	The Fade in Time by Sam Lee March 16, 2015 The second full-length release for the Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter was produced by Arthur Jeffes and Jamie Orchard-Lisle. User Score 5.6
76	Sallows by Anamai March 10, 2015 This is the debut full-length release for HSY's Anna Mayberry and David Psutka (a.k.a. Egyptrixx). User Score tbd
70	I Aubade by Elvis Perkins February 24, 2015 The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced. User Score tbd
87	Complicated Game by James McMurtry February 24, 2015 The first studio release in six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by C.C. Adcock and Mike Napolitano. User Score 8.2
78	Seasonal Hire by The Black Twig Pickers February 24, 2015 The second collaboration between Steve Gunn and The Black Twig Pickers was recorded live. User Score tbd
80	Mount The Air by The Unthanks February 17, 2015 This is the first studio release for the Mercury-nominated British folk band in over four years. User Score tbd
78	Tangier Sessions by Sir Richard Bishop February 16, 2015 The latest solo release from the former Sun City Girls guitarist was self-recorded in Morocco. User Score tbd
84	Tomorrow Is My Turn by Rhiannon Giddens February 10, 2015 The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett. User Score 8.5
81	Alasdair Roberts by Alasdair Roberts January 27, 2015 This is the eighth solo full-length studio release for the Scottish singer-songwriter. User Score tbd
73	Take It Like a Man by Jim White January 27, 2015 This is the debut release from the collaboration between the Packway Handle Band and Jim White. User Score tbd
79	On Your Own Love Again by Jessica Pratt January 27, 2015 The second full-length release for the California singer-songwriter was home recorded on a four track. User Score 7.8
81	The Phosphorescent Blues by Punch Brothers January 27, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the progressive bluegrass band was produced by T Bone Burnett. User Score 8.0
84	Jake Xerxes Fussell by Jake Fussell January 27, 2015 The debut solo full-length release for the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter was produced by William Tyler. User Score 7.5
82	Africa Express Presents...Terry Riley's In C Mali by Africa Express January 26, 2015 Co-produced and mixed by Mouse on Mars' Andi Toma, Africa Express reinterprets Terry Riley's In C Mali. User Score tbd
80	Animism by Tanya Tagaq Gillis January 20, 2015 The third full-length release for the Inuk singer-songwriter was the winner for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize. User Score tbd
67	Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of "Inside Llewyn Davis" by Various Artists January 12, 2015 The two-disc compilation features songs from a one-night concert of songs from the Coen brothers film "Inside Llewyn Davis" by such artists as The Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, Keb Mo, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, Dave Rawlings, Secret Sisters, Willie Watson, Gillian Welch, and Jack White. User Score tbd
83	Live in Dublin by Leonard Cohen December 2, 2014 The latest live release from the Canadian singer-songwriter features his full concert from Dublin's 02 Arena on September 12, 2013. The DVD/CD set includes three songs from his 2013 shows in Canada. User Score 8.8
76	My Favourite Faded Fantasy by Damien Rice November 11, 2014 The third full-length studio release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced by Rick Rubin. User Score 8.6
75	Lost on the River by The New Basement Tapes November 10, 2014 Produced by T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, helped complete and record the unfinished lyrics written in 1967 by Bob Dylan. User Score 8.5
60	Storytone by Neil Young November 4, 2014 The deluxe two-disc set from the singer-songwriter features one disc with a 92-piece orchestra and choir plus a disc of solo versions of the same songs. User Score 5.3
71	Allergic to Water by Ani DiFranco November 4, 2014 The self-produced release for the singer-songwriter was recorded over two four-day sessions. User Score 6.8
69	Tell 'Em I'm Gone by Yusuf October 28, 2014 The first release in five years for the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens was produced by Rick Rubin. User Score tbd
86	Way Out Weather by Steve Gunn October 7, 2014 The latest solo release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter finds the guitarist backed by a larger group of musicians than 2013's Time Off. User Score 8.5
82	Heartleap by Vashti Bunyan October 7, 2014 Said to be the final album from the British singer-songwriter, the third full-length studio release was produced by Joe Boyd. User Score 8.7
79	Hozier by Hozier October 7, 2014 The debut full-length release for Irish singer-songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne features a guest appearance from Karen Cowley. User Score 8.8
83	Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone by Lucinda Williams September 30, 2014 Produced with Tom Overby and Greg Leisz, the 11th studio release for singer-songwriter includes a song based on a poem by her father, Miller Williams. User Score 8.7
80	Lily-O by Sam Amidon September 30, 2014 The fifth full-length release from the Vermont-born indie folk artist features contributions from Bill Frisell and was produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson. User Score tbd
86	Popular Problems by Leonard Cohen September 23, 2014 The 13th studio release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter was co-written with Patrick Leonard, who also produced the album. User Score 7.9
79	A Reasonable Amount of Trouble by Jesse Winchester September 16, 2014 The final album from the singer-songwriter who passed away in April 2014 from cancer, was produced by Mac McAnally. User Score tbd
81	Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar by Robert Plant September 9, 2014 The tenth solo album for the British rock singer backed by his band the Sensational Space Shifters feature influences from African, dance and jazz music. User Score 7.8
81	A History of Insolence by Naomi Bedford September 8, 2014 This is the second full-length release for the British folk artist. User Score tbd
80	Atlantic by Ben Glover September 1, 2014 The fifth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland features a duet with Gretchen Peters. User Score tbd
73	Neuroplasticity by Cold Specks August 26, 2014 The second full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx was produced by Jim Anderson. User Score tbd
74	Swimmin' Time by Shovels & Rope August 26, 2014 The third full-length release for the South Carolina duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst was home-recorded. User Score tbd
71	Look Again to the Wind: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited by Various Artists August 19, 2014 Produced by Joe Henry, this tribute to Johnny Cash's 1964 album Bitter Tears features such artist as Nancy Blake, Steve Earle, Rhiannon Giddens from the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Bill Miller, and Gillian Welch. User Score tbd
76	Acoustic Classics by Richard Thompson July 22, 2014 The British folk singer covers some of his songs on his first studio acoustic release. User Score tbd
79	Remedy by Old Crow Medicine Show July 1, 2014 The ninth full-length studio release for the Americana string band was produced by Ted Hutt and includes a song co-written by Bob Dylan. User Score 7.4
80	Revival by Bellowhead June 30, 2014 The fifth full-length release for the British folk ensemble was produced by Rupert Christie. User Score tbd
79	The Moral of the Elephant by Eliza Carthy June 17, 2014 The debut release for the British folk father-daughter duo of Martin & Eliza Carthy was produced by Oliver Knight. User Score tbd
70	Favorite Waitress by The Felice Brothers June 17, 2014 The tenth release for the upstate New York folk quintet was produced by Jeremy Backofen in Omaha, Nebraska. User Score tbd
80	Trouble & Love by Mary Gauthier June 10, 2014 The first full-length release in four years for the singer-songwriter includes contributions from Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ben Glover, Scott Nolan, Gretchen Peters, Darrell Scott, and the McCrary Sisters. User Score tbd
76	Take Me for a Walk in the Morning Dew by Bonnie Dobson June 9, 2014 The Canadian folk singer-songwriter returns with a selection of new songs as well as her classics, including "Morning Dew." User Score tbd
75	Theosophy by Pete Molinari June 2, 2014 The fourth release for the British singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Dan Auerbach and Barrie Cadogan. User Score tbd
69	A Letter Home by Neil Young May 27, 2014 Originally released on vinyl for Third Man Records on Record Store Day, the 12-track lo-fi covers album from the Canadian singer-songwriter features songs from such artists as Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Bert Jansch, Willie Nelson, Phil Ochs, and Bruce Springsteen. User Score 5.5
74	House of Jacks by Blair Dunlop May 26, 2014 This is the second full-length release for the son of Fairport Convention's Ashley Hutchings. User Score tbd
83	Wine Dark Sea by Jolie Holland May 20, 2014 The sixth solo release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced and includes contributions from Doug Wieselman and Indigo Street. User Score tbd
75	Tightrope by Chatham County Line May 20, 2014 The sixth full-length studio release for the bluegrass quartet was self-produced by the band. User Score tbd
76	Free Will by Bry Webb May 20, 2014 This is the second solo release for the Constantines' lead singer. User Score tbd
73	Sound Mirror by Syd Arthur May 19, 2014 The second full-length release for the Canterbury psych-rock quartet was self-produced. User Score tbd
78	Brightly Painted One by Tiny Ruins May 5, 2014 The second full-length release for the indie folk trio led by Hollie Fullbrook was recorded with Tom Healy. User Score tbd
65	9 Dead Alive by Rodrigo y Gabriela April 29, 2014 Recorded in Mexico by Fermin Vasquez Llera, the first release of new material in five years from Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quinetro was self-produced. User Score tbd
86	Refractory Obdurate by Wovenhand April 29, 2014 This is the seventh full-length studio release for the alternative folk rock band led by David Eugene Edwards. $Refractory Obdurate$ User Score 8.4
70	Fortune by Black Prairie April 22, 2014 The fourth full-length release for what was a bluegrass side project of the Decemberists was produced by Vance Powell. User Score tbd
71	The Phoenix & the Turtle by Beverley Martyn April 21, 2014 The British folk singer-songwriter looks back on her career including a song she began writing with Nick Drake before his death in 1974. User Score tbd