Folk Reviews

Latest Folk Reviews

• Walking Off the Map Pete Molinari

  
  This re-issued debut comes off as a devoted fan’s tribute album to his heroes.

  reviewed by Chris Lo

• When This Was the Future Lisa o Piu

  
  It might be quiet, but it’s no less astonishing for that.

  reviewed by Sid Smith

• Við Og Við Ólöf Arnalds

  
  Iceland has another fine musical export to help boost its economy.

  reviewed by Chris Parkin

• Molina & Johnson Molina & Johnson

  
  The bare bones of a partnership that's well-deserving of a second outing.

  reviewed by Louis Pattison

• Zama Zama: Try Your Luck Battlefield Band

  
  New collection from one of the great institutions of the Scottish music scene.

  reviewed by Robin Denselow

  • Radio 2 Folk & Acoustic

• A Scholar and a Gentleman Davy Graham

  
  His abilities and vision can be breathtaking.

  reviewed by Andy Fyfe

• My Dusty Road Woody Guthrie

  
  A chance to grasp the full essence of the man behind the legend.

  reviewed by Colin Irwin

• God Bless the Pretty Things Boo Hewerdine

  
  These are timeless songs for all seasons.

  reviewed by Colin Irwin

• Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed Show of Hands

  
  A committed, convincing reinvention of a Brit folk institution.

  reviewed by Colin Irwin

  • Radio 2 Folk & Acoustic

• Magic Neighbor Lisa Germano

  
  An accessible return to form from the Indiana folk singer.

  reviewed by Jon Lusk

• III Espers

  
  An album that reins in the band’s multi-layered opacity for a new-found airiness.

  reviewed by David Sheppard

• Man From Another Time Seasick Steve

  
  Exudes an effortlessness that can only come from a lot of living.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

  • 6 Music Album of the Day

• Sigh No More Mumford & Sons

  
  A mostly winning debut that should see them go on to fine things indeed.

  reviewed by Alex Denney

  • 6 Music Album of the Day
  • Radcliffe & Maconie

• Here’s the Tender Coming The Unthanks

  
  Here’s the Tender Coming raises the group’s standard higher still.

  reviewed by Sid Smith

• Me Oh My Cate Le Bon

  
  Not so much John Cale’s lost offspring as Nico’s clone.

  reviewed by Andy Fyfe

• Monsters of Folk Monsters of Folk

  
  Disappointingly characterised by a rather bland and saccharine air.

  reviewed by Luke Turner

  • 6 Music Album of the Day

• Wrought Iron Nancy Elizabeth

  
  An artist who should be seen as a beacon for future folkies.

  reviewed by Nick Barraclough

• Lofoten Calling The Kittiwakes

  
  A wonderfully bright and highly original debut.

  reviewed by Sid Smith

• Three Score & Ten – A Voice to the People Various Artists

  
  Anyone who appreciates great folk music should check this out.

  reviewed by Robin Denselow

• Family Le Loup

  
  Displays a unique gift for melody and composition that deserves praise.

  reviewed by Charles Ubaghs