Folk Artists, Albums, and Music by name

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65	Rattlesnake Cage by Steve Dawson February 18, 2014 The latest release for the Nashville-based Canadian producer/singer-songwriter is an instrumental guitar album. User Score tbd
82	Townes by Steve Earle May 12, 2009 Steve Earle covers songs by the late Townes Van Zandt for his latest album. User Score 8.0
96	The Warner Bros. Years [Box Set] by Steve Earle June 25, 2013 The box set for the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter contains 1995's Grammy-nominated Train a Comin', 1996's I Feel Alright, and 1997's El Corazon, as well as the unreleased Live at the Polk Theater concert album from 1995 and To Hell and Back, a DVD of a concert at Tennessee's Cold Creek Correctional Facility in 1996. User Score tbd
81	JERRY JEFF by Steve Earle & the Dukes May 27, 2022 The tribute album to Jerry Jeff Walker from Steve Earle & The Dukes features covers of 10 of the late outlaw country singer-songwriter's songs. User Score tbd
75	Over with You by Steve Forbert September 11, 2012 The latest release from the Mississippi folk rocker was recorded with Ben Sollee, Ben Harper, Jason Yates, Sheldon Gomberg, and Michael Jerome. 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
71	Love Has Come for You by Steve Martin April 23, 2013 Produced by Peter Asher, the third release on the Rounder label for Steve Martin sees the comedian/banjo player teaming up with Edie Brickell on this album of bluegrass music. User Score 7.0
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
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
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

83	Follow Them True by Stick in the Wheel January 26, 2018 The second full-length release for the British folk quintet led by singer Nicola Kearey was produced by the band's guitarist Ian Carter. User Score 7.6
66	The Last Ship by Sting September 24, 2013 The latest release for the multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was inspired by his 2014 Broadway play of the same name about a British shipyard. User Score 8.0
79	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. User Score 8.6
85	Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions by Sturgill Simpson October 16, 2020 The fifth full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features 20 of his songs re-recorded as bluegrass versions. User Score 7.8
90	Illinois by Sufjan Stevens July 5, 2005 The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State. User Score 8.9

76	Silver & Gold [Boxset] by Sufjan Stevens November 13, 2012 The second set of Christmas-related songs (the first was 2006's Songs for Christmas) is five discs of songs recorded between 2006 and 2012. User Score 7.7
72	Convocations by Sufjan Stevens May 6, 2021 The indie singer-songwriter's 49-track release split into five volumes traces the five stages of grief. User Score tbd
72	Sumie by Sumie December 3, 2013 The full-length debut for the Gothenburg-based singer (her sister Yukimi is in Little Dragon) was produced by Dustin O'Halloran. User Score tbd
63	Lost in Light by Sumie November 10, 2017 The second full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Peter Broderick and was produced by Filip Leyman. User Score tbd
82	Anarchist Gospel by Sunny War February 3, 2023 The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic. User Score tbd
84	Beauty & Crime by Suzanne Vega July 17, 2007 The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album. User Score 8.7
76	Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles by Suzanne Vega February 18, 2014 The first release of original material in seven years for the New York singer-songwriter was produced by Gerry Leonard. User Score 7.2
71	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. 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
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	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. User Score tbd
73	Little Windows by Teddy Thompson/Kelly Jones April 1, 2016 The duets album between British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson and American singer-songwriter Kelly Jones was produced by Mike Viola. User Score tbd
70	So Jealous by Tegan and Sara September 14, 2004 The Canadian folk-rock twins return with their third album. User Score 8.6
66	Get Along [Live] by Tegan and Sara November 15, 2011 The Canadian twins release their first live CD/DVD, which includes two documentaries and a video of their concert in Vancouver, BC. User Score 8.4
79	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. User Score tbd
75	Know Better Learn Faster by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down October 13, 2009 The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album. User Score tbd
73	There Were Wolves by The Accidental June 3, 2008 The debut album for the quartet includes Sam Genders of Tunng, Stephen Cracknell of The Memory Band, Hanna Caughlin of The Bicycle Thieves, and Liam Bailey. User Score tbd
74	No Ghost by The Acorn September 7, 2010 The second full-length album for the Canadian band is the conclusion to a trilogy of albums that began with the debut album The Pink Ghosts and the EPs Blankets and Tin Fist. User Score tbd
75	Joji by The Anomoanon November 2, 2004 This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets. User Score 7.3
83	Hospice by The Antlers August 18, 2009 This is the second album for the Peter Silberman-led band. User Score 8.7
73	I And Love And You by The Avett Brothers September 29, 2009 Rick Rubin produces the latest album for the North Carolina band. User Score 8.6
72	The Carpenter by The Avett Brothers September 11, 2012 Rick Rubin returns to produce the seventh studio release for the indie folk-pop band. User Score 8.0
66	Magpie and the Dandelion by The Avett Brothers October 15, 2013 Recorded and produced by Rick Rubin at the same sessions as 2012's The Carpenter, the eighth release for the folk rock band is said to be more of a "youthful wonder" feel. User Score 7.5
56	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. User Score tbd
64	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. User Score tbd
77	Queens of the Breakers by The Barr Brothers October 13, 2017 The third full-length release for the Montreal-based folk band features a guest appearance from Lucius. User Score 6.9
74	Baseball Project, Vol. 2: High and Inside by The Baseball Project March 1, 2011 The second album from the Baseball Project continues with more baseball-themed songs with guest singers such as Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan, Los Lobos' Steve Berlin, The Hold Steady's Craig Finn, and The Decemberists' Chris Funk and John Moen. User Score tbd
71	Chinatown by The Be Good Tanyas March 11, 2003 This is the second album for the alt-folk trio from Vancouver, Canada. User Score 7.0
73	Hello Love by The Be Good Tanyas October 10, 2006 This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry." User Score 8.0
78	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. User Score tbd
78	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. User Score tbd
77	Rough Carpenters by The Black Twig Pickers February 19, 2013 The latest full-length release from the Appalachian folk band was recorded during the same sessions as its 2012's Wompyjawed EP. User Score tbd
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
70	Invitation Songs by The Cave Singers September 25, 2007 The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album. User Score 7.7
65	Welcome Joy by The Cave Singers August 18, 2009 The second album for the Seattle-based indie rock band was produced by Colin Stewart. User Score tbd
67	No Witch by The Cave Singers February 22, 2011 The Seattle folk trio's new album is their first foray into a more driving, rock sound -- adding a heavier dimension to their folk sound. User Score tbd
68	Naomi by The Cave Singers March 5, 2013 The fourth release from the Seattle indie folk rock band was produced by Phil Ek. User Score tbd
78	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. User Score 7.4
71	Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars February 1, 2011 The full-length debut from Joy Williams and John Paul White – featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy – is a collection of lyrically deep songs of love and the human condition, using the simplicity of multiple instruments and soulful vocals. User Score 8.5
71	The Civil Wars by The Civil Wars August 6, 2013 The second release for the duo Joy Williams and John Paul White followed an announced hiatus in November 2012 due to "internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition." User Score 8.5
81	The Place I Left Behind by The Deep Dark Woods October 18, 2011 The fourth release for the Canadian alternative country rock band was nominated for a Juno award. User Score tbd
72	Jubilee by The Deep Dark Woods September 30, 2013 The fifth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country group was produced by Jonathan Wilson. User Score 6.5
84	I'm a Stranger Here by The Devil Makes Three October 29, 2013 The fourth full-length studio release for the alt-country/folk punk trio was produced by Buddy Miller. User Score 6.5
74	Redemption & Ruin by The Devil Makes Three September 16, 2016 The covers release for the Northern California Americana trio features guest appearances from Jerry Douglass, Duane Eddy, Emmylou Harris, and Tim O'Brien. User Score tbd
83	The Visiter by The Dodos March 18, 2008 The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album. User Score 8.7
79	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. User Score 8.2
78	Fast Paced World by The Duhks August 19, 2008 The fourth album for the folk quintet from Canada. 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
78	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. User Score tbd
84	From Dreams to Dust by The Felice Brothers September 17, 2021 The latest full-length release for the folk rock band was recorded at a one-room church and was mixed by Mike Mogis. User Score 8.3
77	The Gloaming by The Gloaming January 21, 2014 This is the debut Irish folk-influenced release for the collaboration from Martin Hayes, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman, Iarla Ó Lionaird, Dennis Cahill and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. User Score 7.2
84	2 by The Gloaming April 8, 2016 This is the second full-length release for the Irish music group that includes Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), Dennis Cahill, Martin Hayes, Iarla Ó Lionáird, and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh. User Score tbd
81	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." User Score tbd
76	Wilderness by The Handsome Family May 14, 2013 The latest release from the husband-and-wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks is a concept album based on animals and real-life historical figures. User Score tbd
83	Hollow by The Handsome Family September 8, 2023 The 11th full-length studio release from husband-and-wife duo The Handsome Family is its first studio release since 2016's Unseen. User Score tbd
62	The Head and the Heart by The Head and the Heart April 16, 2011 The debut album for the Seattle folk rock band was self-released in June 2010 before Sub Pop rereleased a remastered version in 2011. User Score 8.7
71	Of The Cathmawr Yards by The Horse's Ha June 9, 2009 The debut album for the Chicago-based group featuring The Zincs' James Elkington and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Bean. User Score tbd
74	Howl by The Howlin' Brothers March 5, 2013 The Nashville-based Americana trio's debut release on Readymade Records was produced by Brendan Benson. User Score tbd
69	Bending the Dark by The Imagined Village May 14, 2012 This is the third full-length release from the British folk collective led by Simon Emmerson of Afro Celt Sound System. 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
74	Love To Live by The Living Sisters March 30, 2010 The debut album for the trio formed by The Bird And The Bee's Inara George, Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, and Eleni Mandell. User Score tbd
80	Oh My God, Charlie Darwin by The Low Anthem June 9, 2009 The first album on the Nonesuch label for the trio of Rhode Islanders. User Score 8.5
76	Smart Flesh by The Low Anthem February 22, 2011 The eclectic, folk-rock foursome's third album was recorded in Central Falls, RI in an abandoned pasta sauce factory and has an old-timey, indie-folk feel. User Score 8.5
73	The Lumineers by The Lumineers April 3, 2012 This is the debut release for the Denver folk-rock trio. User Score 7.8
72	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. User Score 8.8
72	Brightside by The Lumineers January 14, 2022 The fourth full-length release for the indie folk band The Lumineers features production from David Baron and Simone Felice. User Score 7.4
74	Prospect of Skelmersdale by The Magnetic North March 18, 2016 The second full-length release for the British trio of Simon Tong, Erland Cooper and Hannah Peel was inspired by the town of Skelmersdale. User Score tbd
64	Effra Parade by The Melodic November 5, 2013 The debut full-length for the British folk-pop band was recorded at its home studio. User Score tbd
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
74	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. User Score tbd
68	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. User Score tbd
79	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. User Score tbd
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
74	Union Town [EP] by The Nightwatchman July 19, 2011 Profits from the eight-track EP of pro-union songs will go to the America Votes Labor Unity Fund. User Score tbd
66	The Golden Mile by The Peth September 1, 2008 The Welsh indie rock band that includes Rhys Ifans and Super Furry Animals' Dafydd Ieuan releases its debut album. User Score tbd
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
79	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. User Score tbd
71	Gorgeous Johnny by The Skygreen Leopards July 21, 2009 The duo from San Francisco releases their first album in three years. User Score tbd
61	The Bird Is Coming Down to Earth by The Soft Hills February 14, 2012 The second album for the Seattle-based psych-folk-rock band was produced by Matt Brown. User Score tbd
79	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. User Score tbd
79	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. User Score 8.6
81	Here's The Tender Coming by The Unthanks March 23, 2010 The British folk band changed its name from Rachel Unthank & the Winterset to its current (shorter) name after a lineup change. User Score tbd
81	Last by The Unthanks April 19, 2011 The fourth album for the Northumberland folk group was produced by Adrian McNally. User Score tbd
76	The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons: Live from The Union Chapel, London (Diversions Vol.1) by The Unthanks February 7, 2012 The British folk group releases an album of live recorded covers of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons songs. 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