Album Releases by Genre
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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.
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Palermo Snow
by John Renbourn
January 25, 2011
The British guitarist releases his first solo album since 1998's Traveller's Prayer.
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Joint Control
by John Renbourn & Wizz Jones
September 9, 2016
The final recording from by John Renbourn who passed away in March 2015 features British folk songs and an original instrumental written by Wizz Jones.
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The Fray
by John Smith
March 26, 2021
The latest full-length release for the folk artist features guest appearances from Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Sarah Jarosz, and The Milk Carton Kids.
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The Confessions of St. Ace
by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
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Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead
by John Wesley Harding
March 10, 2009
The English singer returns from a stinct of writing novels under the name Wesley Stace to record his latest album.
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Country Mile
by Johnny Flynn
September 30, 2013
After a two-year acting stint at The Globe and in the West End, the British singer/actor returns with a self-produced album of Americana.
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Lost in the Cedar Wood
by Johnny Flynn
May 14, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Johnny Flynn and Robert MacFarlane was created during the COVID-19 pandemic and was produced by by Charlie Andrew.
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The Last Laugh
by Joker's Daughter
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.
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Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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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.
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The Living And The Dead
by Jolie Holland
October 7, 2008
The Texan singer's fourth album features M Ward and Marc Ribot as guest musicians.
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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.
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Songs From The Floodplain
by Jon Boden
March 2, 2009
The second solo album for the folk singer who was born in Chicago but is now based in Britain.
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Afterglow
by Jon Boden
October 13, 2017
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter is a concept album about post-apocalyptic world and was produced with Andy Bell.
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Thousand Mile Night
by Jonah Tolchin
August 5, 2016
The third full-length release for the New Jersey singer-songwriter was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama at FAME Studios and was produced by Marvin Etzioni.
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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.
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Travelogue
by Joni Mitchell
November 19, 2002
Backed by the London Symphony Orchestra, Joni Mitchell revisits songs from throughout her 35-year career on this two-disc set.
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![Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1963-1967 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/b492cd922092ae033eb1b6be33080b41-98.jpg)
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Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1963-1967 [Box Set]
by Joni Mitchell
October 30, 2020
The five-disc box set features unreleased live performances, home recordings, and radio broadcasts from the Canadian singer-songwriter before her 1968 debut album Song to a Seagull was released.
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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.
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Graphic As A Star
by Josephine Foster
January 19, 2010
The latest album for the folk singer from Colorado was based on some of Emily Dickenson's poems.
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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.
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I'm a Dreamer
by Josephine Foster
November 12, 2013
Produced by Andrija Tokic, the latest release for the Colorado singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville with Micah Hulscher, Victor Herrero, Tommy Perkinson, and Chris Scruggs.
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The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
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So Runs The World Away
by Josh Ritter
May 4, 2010
The fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.
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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.
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Gathering
by Josh Ritter
September 22, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance by Bob Weir.
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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.
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El Turista
by Josh Rouse
March 9, 2010
The latest album for the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter features a track released on his Valencia EP.
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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.
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Build Me This
by Joshua James
September 22, 2009
This is the second full-length album for folk singer-songwriter Joshua James.
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From the Top of Willamette Mountain
by Joshua James
November 6, 2012
The third release for the folk singer was produced by Richard Swift.
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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.
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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.
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Overnight
by Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
October 14, 2016
The third release for the British folk duo feature two covers including Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' "Dark Turn of Mind."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spellbound
by Judy Collins
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release from folk singer-songwriter Judy Collins is the first album of original songs written entirely by her.
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Summer Dancing
by Judy Dyble
August 18, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble and producer Andy Lewis.
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Ashore
by June Tabor
February 21, 2011
The British folk singer's latest album is a concept album about the relationships we have with the sea.
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Carvings
by Juni Habel
January 6, 2023
The second full-length release for Norwegian folk singer-songwriter Habel’s brother, husband and uncle features contributions from Habel's brother, husband and uncle.
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Strange Country
by Kacy & Clayton
May 6, 2016
The second full-length folk release for the Canadian cousin duo of Kacy Anderson and Clayton Linthicum was produced by Shuyler Jansen.
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The Siren's Song
by Kacy & Clayton
August 18, 2017
The third full-length release for the Canadian folk duo was produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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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.
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Plastic Bouquet
by Kacy & Clayton
December 11, 2020
The debut full-length collaboration between Canadian duo Kacy & Clayton and New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was recorded in 2019 in Saskatoon, Canada.
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1966
by Karen Dalton
January 24, 2012
These home recordings were taped in 1966 when folk singer Karen Dalton and her husband Richard Tucker were in Colorado.
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A Pocket of Wind Resistance
by Karine Polwart
November 17, 2017
The Scottish singer-songwriter adapted her and Pippa Murphy's Wind Resistance stage show into an album.
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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.
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Barricades & Brickwalls
by Kasey Chambers
February 12, 2002
Australian alt-country singer Kasey Chambers follows her acclaimed 2000 debut ('The Captain') with this sophomore effort. Lucinda Williams guests.
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For You Who Are the Wronged
by Kathryn Joseph
April 22, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Scottish singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph was co-produced with Lomond Campbell.
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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.
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Alphabutt
by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
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Mark The Hard Earth
by Kris Drever
March 8, 2010
This is the second album for the Scottish folk singer, who is also a member of Lau.
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Folk Songs
by Kronos Quartet
June 9, 2017
Produced by Doug Petty, the San Francisco-based string quartet worked with Sam Amidon, Olivia Chaney, Rhiannon Giddens and Natalie Merchant on this album of seven traditional folk songs (as well Geeshie Wiley's Last Kind Words and Rhiannon Giddens' Lullaby).
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Acquainted With Night
by Lael Neale
February 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced and mixed by Guy Blakeslee.
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Star Eaters Delight
by Lael Neale
April 21, 2023
The third full-length release from singer-songwriter Lael Neale was created after she moved back to her family's farm in Virginia from Los Angeles.
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Bright Phoebus [Reissue]
by Lal & Mike Waterson
August 4, 2017
The reissue of the 1972 studio release from the British folk duo was remastered by David Suff and Marry Waterson (daughter of Lal).
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Langhorne Slim
by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
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Be Set Free
by Langhorne Slim
September 29, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
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Lost at Last, Vol. 1
by Langhorne Slim
November 10, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter was produced by Malachi DeLorenzo.
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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.
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The Livelong Day
by Lankum
October 25, 2019
The third full-length release for the Irish folk quartet was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
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False Lankum
by Lankum
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Irish experimental folk band False Lankum was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
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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.
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FramesPerSecond
by Laucan
July 28, 2017
The debut full-length release for British folk artist Laurence Galpin features contributions from Grasscut's Andrew Phillips.
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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.
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The Hangman Tree
by Laura J. Martin
January 31, 2012
The flutist's debut album includes xylophones, mandolins, and flutes, and features guest appearances by Buck 65 and Euros Childs.
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Once I Was an Eagle
by Laura Marling
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.
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Semper Femina
by Laura Marling
March 10, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the British folk singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills.
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Tumble Bee: Laura Veirs Sings Folk Songs for Children
by Laura Veirs
November 8, 2011
Laura Veirs' children's album produced by Grammy-nominated Tucker Martine was inspired by the birth of their son. It features such guest performers as Colin Meloy of the Decemberists, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Bela Fleck.
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Leftovers
by Le Ren
October 15, 2021
The debut full-length release for Canadian folk artist Le Ren was produced by Chris Cohen.
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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.
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Live In London
by Leonard Cohen
March 31, 2009
The Canadian singer returned from a Buddhist monastery to discover that his business manager had stolen his retirement money. The two-disc set recorded live at London's O2 Arena on July 17, 2008 was part of the tour to help rebuild his retirement.
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Old Ideas
by Leonard Cohen
January 31, 2012
The first new album from the Canadian singer-songwriter in eight years includes production work by Patrick Leonard, Ed Sanders, Dino Soldo, and Anjani Thomas.
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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.
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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.
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Dirt Farmer
by Levon Helm
October 30, 2007
Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album.
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Breaking the Thermometer
by Leyla McCalla
May 6, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was inspired in part by the history of Radio Haiti.
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Sun Without The Heat
by Leyla McCalla
April 12, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was produced by Maryam Qudus.
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The Soul of All Natural Things
by Linda Perhacs
March 4, 2014
The first release in 44 years for the psychedelic folk singer was co-produced by Chris Price and Fernando Perdomo.
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I'm a Harmony
by Linda Perhacs
September 22, 2017
The California folk singer-songwriter worked with such artists as Devendra Banhart, Nels Cline, Julia Holter, Wilco's Glenn Kotche, and Mark Pritchard on her third full-length release that was produced with Pat Sansone and Fernando Perdomo.
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Fashionably Late
by Linda Thompson
July 30, 2002
Talk about apt titles. The British folk legend's first album in a whopping 17 years features 10 new songs recorded mainly with her son, Teddy Thompson, and numerous guests such as Rufus Wainwright, Van Dyke Parks, and ex-husband and recording partner Richard Thompson.
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Passenger
by Lisa Hannigan
September 20, 2011
The second solo album for the folk singer was produced by Joe Henry.
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All of This is Chance
by Lisa O'Neill
February 10, 2023
The fifth full-length release for Irish folk singer-songwriter Lisa O'Neill was inspired in part by Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger.
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Lady for Sale
by Lola Kirke
April 29, 2022
The second full-length release for actor/singer Lola Kirke features a guest appearance from Courtney Marie Andrews.
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Unglamorous
by Lori McKenna
August 14, 2007
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.
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Lorraine
by Lori McKenna
January 25, 2011
The country singer's self-released album focuses on the relationships she's had with her family and friends.
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The Bird & the Rifle
by Lori McKenna
July 29, 2016
The 10th full-length release for the Massachusetts-born country singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
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The Tree
by Lori McKenna
July 20, 2018
The 11th full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
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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.
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Canto
by Los Super Seven
March 13, 2001
The second release from the Latin-folk supergroup, featuring members of Los Lobos.
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One Good Thing
by Lou Rhodes
April 20, 2010
The former singer for the electronic band Lamb releases her third solo album of folk music.
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Here Come The Choppers
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 19, 2005
The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.
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Recovery
by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2008
The father of fellow musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright reworks some of his songs in his latest release produced by Joe Henry.
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Older Than My Old Man Now
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 17, 2012
The 21st release for the singer-songwriter features songs about growing older, family and death. It includes guest appearances from his children (Rufus, Martha, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and Lexie Kelly-Wainwright), Ramblin' Jack Elliott, John Scofield, Suzzy Roche, Chaim Tannenbaum, Chris Smither, and Dame Edna Everage.
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Lifetime Achievement
by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2022
The first full-length release of new songs in eight years for singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III was co-produced with Stewart Lerman and Dick Connette.
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Essence
by Lucinda Williams
June 5, 2001
Although Lucinda Williams' recording career began in 1979, this is just her sixth full-length release, following 1998's well-received 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.' 'Essence' features 11 new trackes penned by Williams and co-produced by Charlie Sexton and Bo Ramsey.
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World Without Tears
by Lucinda Williams
April 8, 2003
Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'
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Little Honey
by Lucinda Williams
October 14, 2008
The latest album for the folk singer features a duet with Elvis Costello.
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