Album Releases by Genre
Band of Joy
by Robert Plant
September 14, 2010
The title of Plant's new album revives the name of his pre-Zeppelin psychedelic band from the '60s and combines folksy rock with his own solo work.
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Innundir Skinni
by Ólöf Arnalds
September 14, 2010
The Icelandic singer-songwriter's second album was produced by Sigur Ros' Kjartan Sveinsson.
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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.
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Junky Star
by Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses
August 31, 2010
Songwriter Ryan Bingham has grown tremendously on this third full-length. Barely 30 years old, his previous work showed promise but carried the excess expected of a novice. Bingham won both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for "The Weary Kind," the theme song from the film Crazy Heart. The song was produced by T-Bone Burnett, creating a partnership extended on Junky Star. Bingham and his Dead Horses--drummer Matthew Smith, bassist Elijah Ford, and guitarist Corby Schaub, prove the song was no fluke. The sound is pure Americana; these 12 lyrically sophisticated yet direct songs, reflect a host of tense, lost, desperate, individuals dreaming the same dark dream, one that suggests that we are all growing tenser with the times. Bingham has trimmed his songwriting to the bone, while learing to use metaphor and metonomy like a veteran. A former rodeo rider, he wears his influences proudly: Guthrie, Dylan, Van Zandt, Ely, Earle, Clark, and Hubbard. He begins with a sandblasted vision of America in "the Poet." Amid acoustic guitars, a lonesome harmonica ,restrained electric and bass drum, Bingham's whiskey-smoked vocal offers a lyric theme the entire album turns on: "As I keep walking, people keep talking/About things they've never seen or done/Homeless sleep in the park, lovers kiss in the dark/Me, I keep moving on through time." Time is suspended as Bingham's protagonists tell stories from the road (some of them bone-chilling), from America's past and present, physically and psychologically. Rootlessness as peace of mind is portrayed via country rock in "The Wandering," but the feeling in "Strange Feeling In The Air," the title track, a deeply moving acoustic murder ballad (they are strewn throughout the album), and the angry uptempo "Depression," reflect a contradiction: constant movement is the key to survival, not necessarily peace. "Hallelujah" is another murder ballad with a disturbing twist. "Lay My Head On The Rail," is pure folk poetry illustrated by a lone acoustic guitar. The blues in "Hard Worn Trail," are rooted in poverty worry, strained, broken relationships resulting in the search for comfort. It doesn't come anywehre on Junky Star. "All Choked Up Again," set to Waylon Jennings' brand of outlaw country closes it out by mining the existential darkness deeper. Bingham is unflinching, but his songs hold out for a glimmer of something else. The only real consolation Junky Star offers is that no one need feel alone in her or his desperation-this is a true accomplishment. Bingham has delivered a set of songs that mirrors our uncertain times in a musical language that doesn't unduly distort or romanticise them. ~ Thom Jurek
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Beautiful Dreamers
by Bill Frisell
August 31, 2010
The first album on new label Savoy Jazz has the guitarist joined by drummer Rudy Royston and violinist Eyvind Kang.
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God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise
by Ray LaMontagne
August 17, 2010
Ray LaMontagne self-produced his fourth full-length, the first without producer Ethan Johns.
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Obadiah
by Frazey Ford
July 20, 2010
The Canadian singer-songwriter from the folk trio Be Good Tanyas includes soul music influences on her first solo album.
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The Black Dirt Sessions
by Deer Tick
June 8, 2010
The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.
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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.
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The Big Black And The Blue
by First Aid Kit
May 25, 2010
This is the debut album for the Swedish teenage sisters.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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I See The Sign
by Sam Amidon
April 13, 2010
The singer-songwriter worked with Nico Muhly on his album of traditional and untraditional songs reworked into folk music.
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...And Then We Saw Land
by Tunng
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.
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Man From Another Time
by Seasick Steve
March 30, 2010
The California-born singer-songwriter who has had much more success overseas, releases his fourth album.
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Outbursts
by Turin Brakes
March 30, 2010
The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.
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Down The Way
by Angus & Julia Stone
March 30, 2010
This is the second album for the Australian brother and sister folk duo.
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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.
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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.
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The Wondershow Of The World
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy & The Cairo Gang
March 23, 2010
This is Will Oldham's first Bonnie "Prince" Billy album to credit the Cairo Gang, who performed on the previous three Billy albums.
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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.
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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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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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Luck In The Valley
by Jack Rose
February 23, 2010
The final album for the Pelt member, who passed away in December 2009, contains 10 instrumental tracks.
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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.
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Minor Love
by Adam Green
February 16, 2010
Heavily influenced by the likes of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Adam Green (the alternative-folk singer/songwriter better known for his stint with the lo-fi indie group Moldy Peaches) returns with his sixth studio album.
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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.
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Talking To You, Talking To Me
by The Watson Twins
February 9, 2010
Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.
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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.
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The Shadow Of An Empire
by Fionn Regan
February 8, 2010
The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History."
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Heart Of My Own
by Basia Bulat
January 26, 2010
The second album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Howard Bilerman.
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Downtown Church
by Patty Griffin
January 26, 2010
The latest album from the folk singer features gospel songs recorded in a church.
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Erland And The Carnival
by Erland and the Carnival
January 25, 2010
This is the debut album for the folk rock band that includes Simon Tong, David Nock, and Erland Cooper.
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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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A Friend Of A Friend
by Dave Rawlings Machine
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was recorded with the help of Gillian Welch, Old Crow Medicine Show, Benmont Tench, and Nate Walcott.
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What Will We Be
by Devendra Banhart
October 27, 2009
The first album on his new label for the folk singer was co-produced with Paul Butler.
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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.
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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.
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Somewhere Gone
by Exene Cervenka
October 6, 2009
The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label.
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Threadbare
by Port O'Brien
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the California-based indie rock trio.
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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.
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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.
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Seconds
by Gary Higgins
September 29, 2009
This is the first album in over 30 years for the singer-songwriter.
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I And Love And You
by The Avett Brothers
September 29, 2009
Rick Rubin produces the latest album for the North Carolina band.
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Through The Devil Softly
by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
September 29, 2009
This is the second album with ex-My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O'Ciosoig for Hope Sandoval.
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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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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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At The Cut
by Vic Chesnutt
September 22, 2009
Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra return for the Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter's latest album, the first of two album released this year [the live album, "Skitter On Take Off" was released October 6th].
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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.
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Blood And Candle Smoke
by Tom Russell
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the California-born singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Schumacher and features members of Calexico.
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Sort Of Revolution
by Fink
September 15, 2009
Fin Greenall releases his third album under the alias Fink.
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11:11
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
September 8, 2009
The second album for the duo was produced by the two artists with John Leckie coproducing one song.
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When The Devil's Loose
by A.A. Bondy
September 1, 2009
This is the second solo album for the former Verbena lead singer.
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My Dusty Road
by Woody Guthrie
August 25, 2009
The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection.
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Welcome Joy
by The Cave Singers
August 18, 2009
The second album for the Seattle-based indie rock band was produced by Colin Stewart.
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Hospice
by The Antlers
August 18, 2009
This is the second album for the Peter Silberman-led band.
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This Is For The White In Your Eye
by Choir of Young Believers
August 18, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Danish group.
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Stupid Love
by Mindy Smith
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.
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Running For The Drum
by Buffy Sainte-Marie
August 11, 2009
This is the first album in over 17 years for the native american singer-songwriter.
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Folk Songs
by James Yorkston & The Big Eyes Family Players
August 9, 2009
The Scottish singer-songwriter teams up with a different group of musicians for this folk song collection.
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Gather, Form & Fly
by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
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Gorgeous Johnny
by The Skygreen Leopards
July 21, 2009
The duo from San Francisco releases their first album in three years.
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Blue Roses
by Blue Roses
July 21, 2009
The debut album for Laura Groves was recorded in different places with her family and friends.
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Upper Air
by Bowerbirds
July 7, 2009
This is the first album on the Dead Oceans imprint for the trio from Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Born On Flag Day
by Deer Tick
June 23, 2009
The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.
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Song Up In Her Head
by Sarah Jarosz
June 16, 2009
This is the debut album for the 17-year-old singer.
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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.
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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.
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The Glass Bead Game
by James Blackshaw
May 26, 2009
The latest album for the British artist features singer Lavinia Blackwell, John Contreras on cello and Joolie Wood on violin.
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'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.
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Townes
by Steve Earle
May 12, 2009
Steve Earle covers songs by the late Townes Van Zandt for his latest album.
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Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away
by Slaid Cleaves
April 21, 2009
The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years.
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Songs Of Shame
by Woods
April 14, 2009
This is the fourth album for the folk band led by Jeremy Earl.
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Carbeth
by Trembling Bells
April 14, 2009
The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
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A Stranger Here
by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
April 7, 2009
Joe Henry produced the Grammy-winning folk singer's second album for the Anti- label.
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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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Lost Channels
by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
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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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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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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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To Be Still
by Alela Diane
February 17, 2009
The California-born, Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter releases her follow-up to her debut album, "The Pirate’s Gospel."
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Animals In The Dark
by William Elliott Whitmore
February 17, 2009
The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label.
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First Love
by Emmy the Great
February 9, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."
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To Willie
by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
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Lily Perdida
by Clue To Kalo
January 20, 2009
This is the third full-length album for the duo from Australia.
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Love Is Overtaking Me
by Arthur Russell
October 28, 2008
The album features 21 tracks never before released by the late singer/songwriter Arthur Russell.
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Hope For The Hopeless
by Brett Dennen
October 21, 2008
The third album for the California folk artist features Femi Kuti on one track.
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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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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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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.
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At 89
by Pete Seeger
September 30, 2008
This is the first studio album for the folk singer in more than 10 years.
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Home
by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
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Tennessee Pusher
by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
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Day After Tomorrow
by Joan Baez
September 9, 2008
The folk singer from New York releases her latest album, which features songs written by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett.
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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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House With No Home
by Horse Feathers
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the folk band from Portland, Oregon.
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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.
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The Rocky Road
by Damien Dempsey
August 26, 2008
The singer/songwriter's latest album contains Irish folk songs produced by John Reynolds.
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