Album Releases by Genre

A Turn in the Dream-Songs

A Turn in the Dream-Songs

by Jeffrey Lewis
October 11, 2011
The sixth solo album for the singer-songwriter includes member of the Vaselines, Dr. Dog, Au Revoir Simone, Misty's Big Adventure, The Wave Picture, Johnny and the Sussex Wit, and Schwervon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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The EVEN MORE Freewheelin' Jeffrey Lewis

The EVEN MORE Freewheelin' Jeffrey Lewis

by Jeffrey Lewis
March 21, 2025
The latest full-length release from anti-folk artist Jeffrey Lewis was recorded with The Voltage touring band in Nashville over four days with producer Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Manhattan

Manhattan

by Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts
October 30, 2015
The first full-length studio release in four years for the anti-folk artist was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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'Em Are I

'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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Bad Wiring

Bad Wiring

by Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
November 1, 2019
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter and his band was recorded by producer Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
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Thank God We Left the Garden

Thank God We Left the Garden

by Jeffrey Martin
November 3, 2023
The fourth full-length release from singer-songwriter Jeffrey Martin was co-produced with Jon Neufeld and was recorded in Portland, Oregon
Metascore:
88
User Score:
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Camelot

Camelot

by Jennifer Castle
November 1, 2024
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Jennifer Castle was produced with Jeff McMurrich and features a song that appeared on the third season of "The Bear".
Metascore:
86
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Heart Song

Heart Song

by Jess Williamson
November 4, 2016
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Austin with producer Erik Wofford.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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A Reasonable Amount of Trouble

A Reasonable Amount of Trouble

by Jesse Winchester
September 16, 2014
The final album from the singer-songwriter who passed away in April 2014 from cancer, was produced by Mac McAnally.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith

Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith

by Jessica Lea Mayfield
March 17, 2015
Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield's cover album features 12 songs from Elliott Smith's seven releases.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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On Your Own Love Again

On Your Own Love Again

by Jessica Pratt
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the California singer-songwriter was home recorded on a four track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Wasteland

Wasteland

by Jim Ghedi
February 21, 2025
The latest full-length release from British folk artist Jim Ghedi was produced with David Glover (who also mixed the album).
Metascore:
86
User Score:
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Skulk

Skulk

by Jim Moray
April 9, 2012
The fifth album for the folk artist reworks both classical folk pieces as well as two modern songs, Anaïs Mitchell's "If It's True" and Fleetwood Mac's "Big Love."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Upcetera

Upcetera

by Jim Moray
September 30, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter
Metascore:
84
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Where It Hits You

Where It Hits You

by Jim White
February 21, 2012
Jim White's wife left him for another man while he was working on this album.
Metascore:
71
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Take It Like a Man

Take It Like a Man

by Jim White
January 27, 2015
This is the debut release from the collaboration between the Packway Handle Band and Jim White.
Metascore:
73
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The Quickening

The Quickening

by Jim White
May 15, 2020
The debut full-length improvised collaboration between Marisa Anderson and Jim White was recorded in Mexico City and Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
74
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Day After Tomorrow

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Whistle Down the Wind

Whistle Down the Wind

by Joan Baez
March 2, 2018
The first full-length studio release in a decade for the folk singer-songwriter features covers of songs by such artists as Anohni, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tim Eriksen, Joe Henry (who also produced the album), and Josh Ritter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Real Warmth

Real Warmth

by Joan Shelley
September 19, 2025
The latest full-length release from Kentucky folk singer-songwriter Joan Shelley features contributions from Matt Kelley, Tamara Lindeman, Philippe Melanson, Karen Ng, Doug Paisley, Nathan Salsburg, Talya Bloom Salsburg, Ben Whiteley, and Ken Whiteley.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
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Ys

Ys

by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
I've Got Me

I've Got Me

by Joanna Sternberg
June 30, 2023
The second full-length release from New York city singer-songwriter Joanna Sternberg was produced by Matt Sweeney.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
Blurrr

Blurrr

by Joanne Robertson
September 19, 2025
The latest full-length release Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Joanne Robertson features contributions by Oliver Coates.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
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All the Eye Can See

All the Eye Can See

by Joe Henry
January 27, 2023
The latest full-length release for folk singer-songwriter Joe Henry was self-recorded with contributions from such artists as Madison Cunningham, Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Daniel Lanois, David Piltch, Marc Ribot, Allison Russell, and Patrick Warren.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Numun

Numun

by Johanna Warren
May 19, 2015
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter based in Portland, Oregon nwas recorded by Bella Blasko.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You: The Fonotone Years, 1958-1965

Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You: The Fonotone Years, 1958-1965

by John Fahey
October 11, 2011
The five-disc set collects together 115 remastered tracks from John Fahey's time with the Fonotone label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Bright Side of Down

The Bright Side of Down

by John Gorka
March 4, 2014
The 14th release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Rob Grenadekand features guest appearances from Eliza Gilkyson, Michael Johnson, Lucy Kaplansky, and Claudia Schmidt.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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Crossing Muddy Waters

Crossing Muddy Waters

by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
79
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The  Island Years [Box Set]

The Island Years [Box Set]

by John Martyn
September 30, 2013
The 18-disc box set includes all the studio albums on the Island label from 1967-1987, plus live recordings, alternative takes, and a DVD with video performances from the British folk singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
The Graceless Age

The Graceless Age

by John Murry
April 9, 2013
Co-produced with Tim Mooney, the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based, Mississippi-born singer-songwriter speaks of his struggle against dug addiction.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
A Short History of Decay

A Short History of Decay

by John Murry
July 21, 2017
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Cowboy Junkies' Michael Timmins and recorded in five days.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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The Hurting Kind

The Hurting Kind

by John Paul White
April 12, 2019
Co-produced with Alabama Shakes' Ben Tanner, the third full-length solo release for the former member of The Civil Wars features contributions from Erin Rae, the Secret Sisters and Lee Ann Womack.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
The  Singing Mailman Delivers

The Singing Mailman Delivers

by John Prine
October 25, 2011
The two-disc set contains recordings from 1970 (before Prine's debut album was recorded in 1971) from the singer-songwriter that is admired by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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For Better, or Worse

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Palermo Snow

Palermo Snow

by John Renbourn
January 25, 2011
The British guitarist releases his first solo album since 1998's Traveller's Prayer.
Metascore:
77
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Joint Control

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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The Fray

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.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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The Confessions of St. Ace

The Confessions of St. Ace

by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Country Mile

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Lost in the Cedar Wood

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

by Joker's Daughter
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
72
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Escondida

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Springtime Can Kill You

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
The Living And The Dead

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Wine Dark Sea

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
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Songs From The Floodplain

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Afterglow

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.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
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Thousand Mile Night

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Fires for the Cold

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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Travelogue

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1963-1967 [Box Set]

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.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Graphic As A Star

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Perlas

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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I'm a Dreamer

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.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
So Runs The World Away

So Runs The World Away

by Josh Ritter
May 4, 2010
The fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Sermon on the Rocks

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Gathering

Gathering

by Josh Ritter
September 22, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance by Bob Weir.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.2
Fever Breaks

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.5
El Turista

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.6
Mr. Jukebox

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Build Me This

Build Me This

by Joshua James
September 22, 2009
This is the second full-length album for folk singer-songwriter Joshua James.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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From the Top of Willamette Mountain

From the Top of Willamette Mountain

by Joshua James
November 6, 2012
The third release for the folk singer was produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
62
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Every Feeling on a Loop

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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In All Weather

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Overnight

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."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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Seedlings All

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Front Porch

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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Strangers Again

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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Spellbound

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Summer Dancing

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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Ashore

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.
Metascore:
76
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Carvings

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.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Evergreen In Your Mind

Evergreen In Your Mind

by Juni Habel
April 10, 2026
The latest full-length release from Norwegian singer-songwriter Juni Habel was produced with Stian Skaaden.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
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Strange Country

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.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.6
The Siren's Song

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.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
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Carrying On

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.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
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Plastic Bouquet

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.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.4
1966

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.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
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A Pocket of Wind Resistance

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.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
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Laws of Motion

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.
Metascore:
84
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Barricades & Brickwalls

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
5.4
Billionaire

Billionaire

by Kathleen Edwards
August 22, 2025
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards was produced by Jason Isbell and Gena Johnson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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For You Who Are the Wronged

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.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
Brother Sinner & the Whale

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Alphabutt

Alphabutt

by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Mark The Hard Earth

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.
Metascore:
71
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Folk Songs

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).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Acquainted With Night

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.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
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Star Eaters Delight

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.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Bright Phoebus [Reissue]

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).
Metascore:
90
User Score:
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Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim

by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
70
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Be Set Free

Be Set Free

by Langhorne Slim
September 29, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
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Lost at Last, Vol. 1

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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The Dreamin' Kind

The Dreamin' Kind

by Langhorne Slim
January 16, 2026
The latest full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim was produced by Greta Van Fleet's Sam F. Kiszka.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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The Spirit Moves

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.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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The Livelong Day

The Livelong Day

by Lankum
October 25, 2019
The third full-length release for the Irish folk quartet was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
7.9
False Lankum

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.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
6.9