Album Releases by Genre

Blessed

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
Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
This Sweet Old World

This Sweet Old World

by Lucinda Williams
September 29, 2017
The singer-songwriter re-recorded songs from her 1992 album Sweet Old World along with four bonus tracks not on the 1992 release.
Metascore:
86
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
Big Bells and Dime Songs

Big Bells and Dime Songs

by Luke Roberts
November 8, 2011
The Nashville-born and New York-based folk singer releases his debut album recorded by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Think of Spring

Think of Spring

by M. Ward
December 11, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter is a Billie Holiday covers album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Secular Hymns

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
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
Swinging Stars

Swinging Stars

by Mapache
August 18, 2023
The latest full-length release from California folk rock duo Mapache features contributions from Allah-Lahs' Spencer Dunham and David Rawlings.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Gift for the End

Gift for the End

by Mariee Sioux
April 17, 2012
The second full-length release for the folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sean Kae.
Metascore:
74
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
Lost Futures

Lost Futures

by Marisa Anderson
August 27, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Marisa Anderson and William Tyler was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Still, Here

Still, Here

by Marisa Anderson
September 23, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Portland, Oregon-based guitarist Marisa Anderson was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
July

July

by Marissa Nadler
February 4, 2014
The sixth studio release for the Boston singer-songwriter is her first on the Sacred Bones label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
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
My Boy

My Boy

by Marlon Williams
September 9, 2022
The third full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was co-produced by Tiny Ruins guitarist Tom Healy.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Hidden

Hidden

by Marry Waterson
September 24, 2012
This is the second release from Marry Waterson & Oliver Knight, the children of the late Lal Waterson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Death Had Quicker Wings Than Love

Death Had Quicker Wings Than Love

by Marry Waterson
September 29, 2017
The collaboration between Marry Waterson and David A. Jaycock was produced by Portishead’s Adrian Utley.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Come Home To Mama

Come Home To Mama

by Martha Wainwright
October 16, 2012
The third full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Cibo Matto's Yuka Honda and features such guests as Nels Cline, Sean Lennon, and Dirty Three drummer Jim White.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Purpose & Grace

Purpose & Grace

by Martin Simpson
October 18, 2011
The British folk singer-songwriter's cover album features Dick Gaughan, Fay Hield, and June Tabor as guest singers.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Vagrant Stanzas

Vagrant Stanzas

by Martin Simpson
September 17, 2013
The latest solo release for the British folk singer was co-produced with Richard Hawley and Peter Denenberg.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Time* Sex* Love*

Time* Sex* Love*

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
May 29, 2001
This is Carpenter's first studio release since 1996, and features a seven-piece band.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Calling

The Calling

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
The Age Of Miracles

The Age Of Miracles

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2010
The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
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
Trouble & Love

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.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Rifles and Rosary Beads

Rifles and Rosary Beads

by Mary Gauthier
January 26, 2018
The latest release from the singer-songwriter co-wrote the collection of songs about the lives of veterans and their families who are a part of the nonprofit, Songwriting with Soldiers.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.8
Blood Of Man

Blood Of Man

by Mason Jennings
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter from Hawaii is said to be based on his childhood experiences.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Minnesota

Minnesota

by Mason Jennings
September 13, 2011
The latest album for the Hawaii-born singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Dreaming Fields

The Dreaming Fields

by Matraca Berg
May 17, 2011
The singer-songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride amongst many others returns with her first album in more than a decade.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
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
Seasons on Earth

Seasons on Earth

by Meg Baird
September 20, 2011
This is the first solo album for the former frontwoman of the folk-rock band Espers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Don't Weigh Down the Light

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
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
Gather, Form & Fly

Gather, Form & Fly

by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
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
Fish

Fish

by Michael Chapman
September 25, 2015
This is the 40th release for the British folk guitarist.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Time of the Foxgloves

Time of the Foxgloves

by Michael Hurley
December 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for Oregon-based singer-songwriter Michael Hurley features contributions from Kati Clayborn, Lindsay Clark, Josephine Foster, and Betsy Nichols.
Metascore:
83
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
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
Long Island Shores

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
Stupid Love

Stupid Love

by Mindy Smith
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Island of Noise

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
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
...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
Crooked Tree

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

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
Folktronic

Folktronic

by Momus
February 27, 2001
Scotland's Nicholas Currie (aka Momus) returns with an usual album that combines (fake) traditional folk tunes with modern electronica.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
These Stars

These Stars

by Moon Bros
July 8, 2016
The sixth release for singer-songwriter Matt Schneider features contributions from Dan Bitney of Tortoise, Matt Lux of Iron & Wine, and Sam Wagster of The Cairo Band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Don’t Be A Stranger

Don’t Be A Stranger

by Moondoggies
August 19, 2008
The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.
Metascore:
76
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
Sigh No More

Sigh No More

by Mumford & Sons
February 16, 2010
Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Babel

Babel

by Mumford & Sons
September 25, 2012
The second release for the folk band was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
Mausoleum [Live]

Mausoleum [Live]

by Myrkur
August 19, 2016
The second full-length release for the black metal project of Amalie Bruun was recorded live at the Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum in Norway with the Norwegian Girls Choir and HÃ¥vard Jorgense.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
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
Listen to Formation Look for the Signs

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.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Preservation

Preservation

by Nadia Reid
March 3, 2017
The second full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Edwards.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Intersection

Intersection

by Nanci Griffith
April 10, 2012
Nanci Griffith's 20th album was recorded at her Nashville home with co-producers Maura Kennedy, Pete Kennedy, and Pat McInerney.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
A History of Insolence

A History of Insolence

by Naomi Bedford
September 8, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the British folk artist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Whole & Cloven

Whole & Cloven

by Nathan Bowles
September 2, 2016
This is the third full-length solo release for the banjo player who worked with Steve Gunn and was part of Black Twig Pickers.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
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
Landwerk No. 3

Landwerk No. 3

by Nathan Salsburg
December 9, 2022
This is the third release of the Nathan Salsburg's Landwerk series.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Falling Faster Than You Can Run

Falling Faster Than You Can Run

by Nathaniel Rateliff
September 17, 2013
This is the second full-length studio release for the Denver-based indie singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Future

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
A Letter Home

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.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.5
Storytone

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.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.3
Americana

Americana

by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
June 5, 2012
The first release in nine years for Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse is an album of classic American folk songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Tuck Box [Box set]

Tuck Box [Box set]

by Nick Drake
January 21, 2014
The five-disc set of the British folk singer's three studio albums plus 2004's Made to Love Magic, which included outtakes and his final 1974 recordings and 2007's Family Tree, that included home recordings before 1969, are in a box resembling a tuck box his mother sent him when he attended Marlborough College.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
A Dotted Line

A Dotted Line

by Nickel Creek
April 1, 2014
The Grammy-winning bluegrass trio of Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins return from its 2007 "indefinite hiatus" to release its Eric Valentine-produced sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
The First Days Of Spring

The First Days Of Spring

by Noah and the Whale
October 6, 2009
The second album for the band features a film directed by the band's lead singer, Charles Fink.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Ledges

Ledges

by Noah Gundersen
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter who previously headed up The Courage was self-produced.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Carry the Ghost

Carry the Ghost

by Noah Gundersen
August 21, 2015
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was mixed by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
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
Roped In

Roped In

by North Americans
October 9, 2020
The first release on the Third Man label from the instrumental duo of Patrick McDermott and Barry Walker features contributions from Mary Lattimore and William Tyler.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
OST

OST

by O Brother Where Art Thou
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
My Head Is an Animal

My Head Is an Animal

by Of Monsters and Men
April 3, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the Icelandic folk rock band that won the Músiktilraunir, their homeland's battle of the bands competition, in 2010.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.8
The Queen of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts

by Offa Rex
July 14, 2017
The debut release for the music project between Olivia Chaney and The Decemberists features English-Irish-Scottish folk songs and was produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Tennessee Pusher

Tennessee Pusher

by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Carry Me Back

Carry Me Back

by Old Crow Medicine Show
July 17, 2012
Ted Hutt produced the fourth release for the Americana band that welcomes back Critter Fuqua and features final appearances of Willie Watson, who parted with the band in January 2012.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Remedy

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
Jubilee

Jubilee

by Old Crow Medicine Show
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from Nashville folk band Old Crow Medicine Show features guest appearances by Sierra Ferrell, Mavis Staples, and OCMS co-founder Willie Watson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Tender is the Night

Tender is the Night

by Old Man Luedecke
November 13, 2012
Tim O'Brien, Mike Bub, and Kenny Malone provide backing for the fifth full-length release from Canada's Chris Luedecke.
Metascore:
70
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
Innundir Skinni

Innundir Skinni

by Ólöf Arnalds
September 14, 2010
The Icelandic singer-songwriter's second album was produced by Sigur Ros' Kjartan Sveinsson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ask The Night

Ask The Night

by Orenda Fink
October 6, 2009
This is Orenda Fink's second solo album, after stints with the bands Art In Manila and O+S.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond

The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond

by Original Soundtrack
March 20, 2012
The Hunger Games soundtrack produced by T-Bone Burnett includes songs by Arcade Fire, Birdy, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Neko Case, The Civil Wars, The Decemberists, Jayme Dee, Glen Hansard, Kid Cudi, Miranda Lambert, The Low Anthem, Maroon 5, Punch Brothers, The Secret Sisters, and Taylor Swift.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Inside Llewyn Davis [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Inside Llewyn Davis [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Original Soundtrack
November 11, 2013
The soundtrack to the Coen Brothers film about the the Greenwich Village folk music scene in the early 60s includes production from T-Bone Burnett and songs sung by the actors (Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Stark Sands, Justin Timberlake) of the film.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Tomboy

Tomboy

by Panda Bear
April 12, 2011
Noah Lennox, Animal Collective's founding member, releases his fourth solo album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Highway Songs

Highway Songs

by Papa M
November 11, 2016
The first new studio release from David Pajo as Papa M in 15 years comes after a suicide attempt in 2015 and a motorcycle accident in March.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea

Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea

by Passenger
September 23, 2016
The eighth full-length release for British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg was produced with Chris Vallejo.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Children Running Through

Children Running Through

by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Downtown Church

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
American Kid

American Kid

by Patty Griffin
May 7, 2013
Co-produced with Craig Ross, the mostly acoustic release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her father, who passed away in 2009.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Silver Bell

Silver Bell

by Patty Griffin
October 8, 2013
Originally recorded in 2000 for A&M Records, the "lost" album (including "Top of the World" and "Truth #2" covered by the Dixie Chicks on its 2002's release) is newly mixed by Glyn Johns and features Emmylou Harris on "Truth #2".
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Servant of Love

Servant of Love

by Patty Griffin
September 25, 2015
The tenth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Ross.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
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
Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]

Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]

by Paul Simon
June 5, 2012
The 25th anniversary release of Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album includes demos, alternative versions of songs, live tracks from the Graceland world tour, and the documentary, "Under African Skies."
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.1
First Farewell

First Farewell

by Peggy Seeger
April 9, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the folk singer-songwriter features contributions from her sons Calum and Neill MacColl and daughter-in-law Kate St John.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Fossils And Other Phantoms

Fossils And Other Phantoms

by Peggy Sue
June 1, 2010
Originally called Peggy Sue And The Pirates, the British trio shortened its name to just Peggy Sue for its debut full-length release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Red Book

The Red Book

by Penguin Cafe
February 11, 2014
The second release for the Arthur Jeffes-led ensemble was influenced by his project for NASA and the International Space Orchestra.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd