Album Releases by Genre

Sky Blue 301.

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 Moral of the Elephant 302.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
A Swollen River, a Well Overflowing 303.

A Swollen River, a Well Overflowing

by Tenci
November 4, 2022
The second full-length release for Tenci, the Chicago indie-folk band led by Jess Shoman was recorded by Abby Black and mixed by Melina Duterte.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
All Now 304.

All Now

by The Staves
March 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from the British indie folk duo The Staves was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Empire Builder 305.

Empire Builder

by Laura Gibson
April 1, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Oregon singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Broderick, Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Dave Depper, Alela Diane, Neko Case drummer Dan Hunt, and Nate Query of the Decemberists.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Bend Beyond 306.

Bend Beyond

by Woods
September 18, 2012
The latest full-length album for the Brooklyn band features the debut of new drummer Aaron Neveu.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Crossing Muddy Waters 307.

Crossing Muddy Waters

by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Child Ballads 308.

Child Ballads

by Anaïs Mitchell
March 19, 2013
This debut release from Anaïs Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer was inspired by the Francis J. Child Collection of Ballads books and was produced by Gary Paczosa.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Put Your Needle Down 309.

Put Your Needle Down

by The Secret Sisters
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the sister duo of Lydia and Laura Rogers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Hell on Church Street 310.

Hell on Church Street

by Punch Brothers
January 14, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Brooklyn band Punch Brothers is an homage to Tony Rice's Church Street Blues covers album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Hozier 311.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
II 312.

II

by Espers
May 16, 2006
This is the appropriately-titled second release for the Philadelphia acid-folk group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Blessed 313.

Blessed

by Lucinda Williams
March 1, 2011
The American rock, country, folk and blues singer-songwriter crosses genres and breaks from her traditional songs of heartbreak on her tenth studio offering.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
What It Is 314.

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
The Marble Downs 315.

The Marble Downs

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
April 9, 2012
The British folk band Trembling Bells collaborates with Kentuckian Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Secular Hymns 316.

Secular Hymns

by Madeleine Peyroux
September 16, 2016
The eighth full-length studio release for the jazz singer was recorded in one day at the Saint Mary Church in Great Milton, Oxfordshire, England.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars 317.

Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars

by James Yorkston
April 7, 2017
The second full-length collaboration from James Yorkston, Suhail Yusuf Khan and Jon Thorne was self-produced.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Songs of the Plains 318.

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
Downtown Church 319.

Downtown Church

by Patty Griffin
January 26, 2010
The latest album from the folk singer features gospel songs recorded in a church.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
May Your Kindness Remain 320.

May Your Kindness Remain

by Courtney Marie Andrews
March 23, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Arizona-born singer-songwriter was produced by Mark Howard.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.5
Wild Hunt 321.

Wild Hunt

by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 13, 2010
After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
The Future 322.

The Future

by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
November 5, 2021
The third full-length release for Nathaniel Rateliff and his band was produced by Brad Cook and R.M.B.(Rateliff, Patrick Meese, and James Barone).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Mr. Jukebox 323.

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
Healing Tide 324.

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
You Were Never Much of a Dancer 325.

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
A Reasonable Amount of Trouble 326.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Tied to the Moon 327.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Tunng Presents... Dead Club 328.

Tunng Presents... Dead Club

by Tunng
November 6, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the British folktronica was inspired by Max Porter’s novel Grief is The Thing with Feathers.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live] 329.

Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]

by Joni Mitchell
July 28, 2023
The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3 330.

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
Remedy 331.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Song Up In Her Head 332.

Song Up In Her Head

by Sarah Jarosz
June 16, 2009
This is the debut album for the 17-year-old singer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sermon on the Rocks 333.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Crows 334.

Crows

by Allison Moorer
February 9, 2010
Since 2009's covers collection "Mockingbird," Allison Moorer felt it was time to do something entirely different for her next record. The country-folk singer-songwriter releases her first collection of original material in four years. It features guitarist Joe McMahan, a former member of Moorer's road band for Miss Fortune; and bassist Brad Jones, who contributed to Getting Somewhere.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Second Three Years 335.

The Second Three Years

by Frank Turner
January 24, 2012
This is a second compilation of B-sides and live recordings from 2009-2011 from the folk and punk singer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Crooked Tree 336.

Crooked Tree

by Molly Tuttle
April 1, 2022
The fourth full-length solo release for Molly Tuttle features her band the Golden Highway and contributions from Sierra Hall, Old Crow Medicine Show, Margo Price, Billy Strings, Dan Tyminski, and Gillian Welch.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
City of Gold 337.

City of Gold

by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway was produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Rocky Road 338.

The Rocky Road

by Damien Dempsey
August 26, 2008
The singer/songwriter's latest album contains Irish folk songs produced by John Reynolds.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter 339.

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
New Ways 340.

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
Don't Weigh Down the Light 341.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Boots No 1: The Official Revival Bootleg 342.

Boots No 1: The Official Revival Bootleg

by Gillian Welch
November 25, 2016
The two-disc collection produced by the singer-songwriter with David Rawlings features eight previously unreleased songs plus alternative versions, outtakes, and demos of tracks from her 1996 debut, Revival.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Red Letter Year 343.

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
No Color 344.

No Color

by The Dodos
March 15, 2011
The indie folk duo from San Francisco return with a fourth album of psychedelic, atmospheric, genre-bending rock.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Island of Noise 345.

Island of Noise

by Modern Nature
December 3, 2021
The latest full-length release for Modern Nature was inspired in part by Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Electric 346.

Electric

by Richard Thompson
February 5, 2013
The British folk rock guitarist's latest solo release was produced by Buddy Miller and includes guest appearances by Alison Krauss and Siobhan Maher Kennedy.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Brother Sinner & the Whale 347.

Brother Sinner & the Whale

by Kelly Joe Phelps
August 21, 2012
The latest solo album for the singer-songwriter was recorded only with a guitar and produced by Steve Dawson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Skulk 348.

Skulk

by Jim Moray
April 9, 2012
The fifth album for the folk artist reworks both classical folk pieces as well as two modern songs, Anaïs Mitchell's "If It's True" and Fleetwood Mac's "Big Love."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Loving You 349.

Loving You

by Bobbie Nelson
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration between Amanda Shires and the late Bobbie Nelson was recorded in 2021 and features a guest appearance by Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
I Only See the Moon 350.

I Only See the Moon

by The Milk Carton Kids
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from folk duo The Milk Carton Kids was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Songs Of Shame 351.

Songs Of Shame

by Woods
April 14, 2009
This is the fourth album for the folk band led by Jeremy Earl.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Our Blood 352.

Our Blood

by Richard Buckner
August 2, 2011
The alt-country rocker releases his latest album on Merge Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
House With No Home 353.

House With No Home

by Horse Feathers
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the folk band from Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Acoustic Classics II 354.

Acoustic Classics II

by Richard Thompson
August 25, 2017
This is the second volume of acoustic versions of some of the British singer-songwriter's songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Bonny Light Horseman 355.

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
For Better, or Worse 356.

For Better, or Worse

by John Prine
September 30, 2016
The latest release for the singer-songwriter is a set of country duets with such artists as Iris DeMent, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Kathy Mattea, Kacey Musgraves, Amanda Shires, Susan Tedeschi, Holly Williams, and Lee Ann Womack.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
All We Could Do Was Sing 357.

All We Could Do Was Sing

by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Sam Amidon 358.

Sam Amidon

by Sam Amidon
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter is a covers album and features a guest appearance from Beth Orton.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
O' Be Joyful 359.

O' Be Joyful

by Shovels & Rope
July 31, 2012
This is the debut release for the South Carolina husband and wife duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
...But I'd Rather Be With You 360.

...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
Nighttime Birds and Morning Stars 361.

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
Mother 362.

Mother

by Xylouris White
January 19, 2018
The third full-length release for the duo of George Xylouris and Jim White was produced by Fugazi's Guy Picciotto.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
In the Magic Hour 363.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The  Singing Mailman Delivers 364.

The Singing Mailman Delivers

by John Prine
October 25, 2011
The two-disc set contains recordings from 1970 (before Prine's debut album was recorded in 1971) from the singer-songwriter that is admired by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Dungeness 365.

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
Cala 366.

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
Who Needs Who 367.

Who Needs Who

by Dark Dark Dark
October 2, 2012
The third studio album for indie band was written while on tour and explores the emotions that came from the relationship band members Nona Marie Invie and Marshall LaCount had with each other.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Brightly Painted One 368.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
In the Silence 369.

In the Silence

by Ásgeir
February 4, 2014
The English-language version of the Icelandic singer-songwriter's debut release which went triple platinum in his native country was translated by John Grant.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Tangier Sessions 370.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
'Em Are I 371.

'Em Are I

by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard
May 19, 2009
Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Storm Queen 372.

Storm Queen

by Grace Cummings
January 14, 2022
The second full-length release for the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Grace Cummings was self-produced.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
To Willie 373.

To Willie

by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Ghost Forests 374.

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
Long Island Shores 375.

Long Island Shores

by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
3.6
Seasonal Hire 376.

Seasonal Hire

by The Black Twig Pickers
February 24, 2015
The second collaboration between Steve Gunn and The Black Twig Pickers was recorded live.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Everything Sacred 377.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Don't Blame the Stars 378.

Don't Blame the Stars

by The Black Swans
May 31, 2011
The Texas folk rock band's concept album recorded in a Columbus, Ohio, garage in 2008 is the final album with violinist Noel Sayre, who died in a swimming accident.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Leftovers 379.

Leftovers

by Le Ren
October 15, 2021
The debut full-length release for Canadian folk artist Le Ren was produced by Chris Cohen.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Seedlings All 380.

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
Big Talk 381.

Big Talk

by Jarrod Dickenson
February 3, 2023
The third full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson features guest appearances from Jane Rix and Oliver Wood.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
San Patricio 382.

San Patricio

by The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder
March 9, 2010
The concept album about a group of Irish US soldiers who deserted to join the Mexican army during the Mexican-American War was an idea by The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney and co-producer Ry Cooder.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Perlas 383.

Perlas

by Josephine Foster
May 15, 2012
This is the second album of Spanish folk music Josephine Foster has recorded with the Victor Herrero Band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Passenger 384.

Passenger

by Lisa Hannigan
September 20, 2011
The second solo album for the folk singer was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Fast Paced World 385.

Fast Paced World

by The Duhks
August 19, 2008
The fourth album for the folk quintet from Canada.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Old Adam 386.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Widdershins 387.

Widdershins

by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 23, 2018
The ninth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded over four days in Nashville and was mixed by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
In All Weather 388.

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
Undress 389.

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
Bare 390.

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
Power in the Blood 391.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Occasion for Song 392.

Occasion for Song

by The Black Swans
July 31, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the Ohio-based band is its first without contributions from the group's late violinist Noel Sayre, who drowned in 2008.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Long Time Coming 393.

Long Time Coming

by Sierra Ferrell
August 20, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Gary Paczosa.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Genuine Negro Jig 394.

Genuine Negro Jig

by Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 16, 2010
With the help of Joe Thompson--one of the last of North Carolina's African-American string-band players--the trio seeks to continue the style with its third album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Revelling/Reckoning 395.

Revelling/Reckoning

by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Springtime Can Kill You 396.

Springtime Can Kill You

by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Soul Journey 397.

Soul Journey

by Gillian Welch
June 3, 2003
The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Hundreds Of Lions 398.

Hundreds Of Lions

by Erin McKeown
October 13, 2009
Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Erin McKeown releases her latest album on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Meetings of the Waters 399.

The Meetings of the Waters

by Fionn Regan
April 14, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Irish singer-songwriter was co-produced with Philip Tennant and Dave Granshaw.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Sovereign Self 400.

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.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd