Album Releases by Genre
|
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
by Larry Campbell
June 23, 2015
The debut collaboration between Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams features covers as well as originals.
|
|
FramesPerSecond
by Laucan
July 28, 2017
The debut full-length release for British folk artist Laurence Galpin features contributions from Grasscut's Andrew Phillips.
|
|
Empire Builder
by Laura Gibson
April 1, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Oregon singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Broderick, Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Dave Depper, Alela Diane, Neko Case drummer Dan Hunt, and Nate Query of the Decemberists.
|
|
The Hangman Tree
by Laura J. Martin
January 31, 2012
The flutist's debut album includes xylophones, mandolins, and flutes, and features guest appearances by Buck 65 and Euros Childs.
|
|
Once I Was an Eagle
by Laura Marling
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.
|
|
Semper Femina
by Laura Marling
March 10, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the British folk singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills.
|
![Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/dc777cce631bb25438df71718b7fc162-98.jpg)
|
Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995 [Box Set]
by Laura Nyro
December 6, 2024
The 19-disc box set features remastered 10 of singer-songwriter Laura Nyro's studio albums, six live albums (including two previously unreleased concert recordings from 1994), her 1966 demo tape, a disc of rarities, and a coffee-table book with a foreword from Sir Elton John.
|
|
Tumble Bee: Laura Veirs Sings Folk Songs for Children
by Laura Veirs
November 8, 2011
Laura Veirs' children's album produced by Grammy-nominated Tucker Martine was inspired by the birth of their son. It features such guest performers as Colin Meloy of the Decemberists, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Bela Fleck.
|
|
Leftovers
by Le Ren
October 15, 2021
The debut full-length release for Canadian folk artist Le Ren was produced by Chris Cohen.
|
|
New Ways
by Leif Vollebekk
November 1, 2019
The follow-up to the Canadian artist's 2017 album Twin Solitude was recorded in Los Angeles and Montreal.
|
|
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.
|
|
Old Ideas
by Leonard Cohen
January 31, 2012
The first new album from the Canadian singer-songwriter in eight years includes production work by Patrick Leonard, Ed Sanders, Dino Soldo, and Anjani Thomas.
|
|
Popular Problems
by Leonard Cohen
September 23, 2014
The 13th studio release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter was co-written with Patrick Leonard, who also produced the album.
|
|
Live in Dublin
by Leonard Cohen
December 2, 2014
The latest live release from the Canadian singer-songwriter features his full concert from Dublin's 02 Arena on September 12, 2013. The DVD/CD set includes three songs from his 2013 shows in Canada.
|
|
Dirt Farmer
by Levon Helm
October 30, 2007
Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album.
|
|
Breaking the Thermometer
by Leyla McCalla
May 6, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was inspired in part by the history of Radio Haiti.
|
|
Sun Without The Heat
by Leyla McCalla
April 12, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was produced by Maryam Qudus.
|
|
The Soul of All Natural Things
by Linda Perhacs
March 4, 2014
The first release in 44 years for the psychedelic folk singer was co-produced by Chris Price and Fernando Perdomo.
|
|
I'm a Harmony
by Linda Perhacs
September 22, 2017
The California folk singer-songwriter worked with such artists as Devendra Banhart, Nels Cline, Julia Holter, Wilco's Glenn Kotche, and Mark Pritchard on her third full-length release that was produced with Pat Sansone and Fernando Perdomo.
|
|
Fashionably Late
by Linda Thompson
July 30, 2002
Talk about apt titles. The British folk legend's first album in a whopping 17 years features 10 new songs recorded mainly with her son, Teddy Thompson, and numerous guests such as Rufus Wainwright, Van Dyke Parks, and ex-husband and recording partner Richard Thompson.
|
|
Proxy Music
by Linda Thompson
June 21, 2024
While spasmodic dysphonia has stopped Linda Thompson from singing, 11 of her songs are performed by Eliza Carthy, Dori Freeman, John Grant, Ren Havieu, The Proclaimers, The Rails, The Unthanks, her daughter Kami Thompson, her ex-husband Richard Thompson, her son Teddy Thompson, Martha Wainwright, and Rufus Wainwright.
|
|
Passenger
by Lisa Hannigan
September 20, 2011
The second solo album for the folk singer was produced by Joe Henry.
|
|
All of This is Chance
by Lisa O'Neill
February 10, 2023
The fifth full-length release for Irish folk singer-songwriter Lisa O'Neill was inspired in part by Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger.
|
|
Lady for Sale
by Lola Kirke
April 29, 2022
The second full-length release for actor/singer Lola Kirke features a guest appearance from Courtney Marie Andrews.
|
|
Unglamorous
by Lori McKenna
August 14, 2007
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.
|
|
Lorraine
by Lori McKenna
January 25, 2011
The country singer's self-released album focuses on the relationships she's had with her family and friends.
|
|
The Bird & the Rifle
by Lori McKenna
July 29, 2016
The 10th full-length release for the Massachusetts-born country singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
|
|
The Tree
by Lori McKenna
July 20, 2018
The 11th full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
|
|
The Balladeer
by Lori McKenna
July 24, 2020
The 11th full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb and features guest appearances from Karen Fairchild, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, and Kimberly Schlapman.
|
|
Canto
by Los Super Seven
March 13, 2001
The second release from the Latin-folk supergroup, featuring members of Los Lobos.
|
|
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.
|
|
Here Come The Choppers
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 19, 2005
The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.
|
|
Recovery
by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2008
The father of fellow musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright reworks some of his songs in his latest release produced by Joe Henry.
|
|
Older Than My Old Man Now
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 17, 2012
The 21st release for the singer-songwriter features songs about growing older, family and death. It includes guest appearances from his children (Rufus, Martha, Lucy Wainwright Roche, and Lexie Kelly-Wainwright), Ramblin' Jack Elliott, John Scofield, Suzzy Roche, Chaim Tannenbaum, Chris Smither, and Dame Edna Everage.
|
|
Lifetime Achievement
by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2022
The first full-length release of new songs in eight years for singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III was co-produced with Stewart Lerman and Dick Connette.
|
|
Essence
by Lucinda Williams
June 5, 2001
Although Lucinda Williams' recording career began in 1979, this is just her sixth full-length release, following 1998's well-received 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.' 'Essence' features 11 new trackes penned by Williams and co-produced by Charlie Sexton and Bo Ramsey.
|
|
World Without Tears
by Lucinda Williams
April 8, 2003
Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'
|
|
Little Honey
by Lucinda Williams
October 14, 2008
The latest album for the folk singer features a duet with Elvis Costello.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Desert Window
by Lucy Gooch
June 6, 2025
The debut full-length release from British artist Lucy Gooch was produced by Alistair Lax.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Lost Futures
by Marisa Anderson
August 27, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Marisa Anderson and William Tyler was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
|
|
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.
|
|
The Anthology Of UnAmerican Folk Music
by Marisa Anderson
May 22, 2026
Marisa Anderson interpreted nine songs selected from Harry Smith's music archive, focusing on regions the United States has had conflicts with since 1970, the year of her birth.
|
|
July
by Marissa Nadler
February 4, 2014
The sixth studio release for the Boston singer-songwriter is her first on the Sacred Bones label.
|
|
Droneflower
by Marissa Nadler
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length collaboration between Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky was recorded in home studios.
|
|
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.
|
|
Hidden
by Marry Waterson
September 24, 2012
This is the second release from Marry Waterson & Oliver Knight, the children of the late Lal Waterson.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Personal History
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter was produced by Bonny Light Horseman's Josh Kaufman.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Minnesota
by Mason Jennings
September 13, 2011
The latest album for the Hawaii-born singer-songwriter was self-produced.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Gather, Form & Fly
by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
|
|
Radyo Siwèl
by Mélissa Laveaux
March 23, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian-born artist was influenced by her Haitian heritage.
|
|
Vėjula
by Merope
November 15, 2024
The latest full-length release from Belgian/Lithuanian folk duo Merope features guest appearances by Bill Frisell, Shahzad Ismaily and Laraaji.
|
|
Fish
by Michael Chapman
September 25, 2015
This is the 40th release for the British folk guitarist.
|
|
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.
|
|
Broken Homes And Gardens
by Michael Hurley
September 12, 2025
This is the final album from Michael Hurley, who was often known as the "godfather of freak folk." He passed away in April 2025.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Long Island Shores
by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
|
|
Stupid Love
by Mindy Smith
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
...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.
|
|
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.
|
|
So Long Little Miss Sunshine
by Molly Tuttle
August 15, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle was recorded in Nashville and was produced by Jay Joyce.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Don’t Be A Stranger
by Moondoggies
August 19, 2008
The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
Babel
by Mumford & Sons
September 25, 2012
The second release for the folk band was produced by Markus Dravs.
|
|
Rushmere
by Mumford & Sons
March 28, 2025
The latest full-length release from British folk trio Mumford & Sons was produced with Dave Cobb.
|
![Mausoleum [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/b36668ef88bc701935f033ae86a9d960-98.jpg)
|
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 Håvard Jorgense.
|
|
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.
|