Album Releases by Genre

Engine of Paradise 701.

Engine of Paradise

by Adam Green
September 6, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Jonathan Rado, James Richardson and Florence Welch.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Recovery 702.

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.4
No Witch 703.

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Adam Green & Binki Shapiro 704.

Adam Green & Binki Shapiro

by Adam Green
January 29, 2013
Moldy Peaches' Adam Green and Binki Shapiro of Little Joy come together on this debut release of 1960s-inspired songs about heartbreak.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
A  Winter Tale 705.

A Winter Tale

by Bobby Long
February 1, 2011
The British singer-songwriter releases his debut full-length album produced by Liam Watson.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Spellbound 706.

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:
tbd
Twin Forks 707.

Twin Forks

by Twin Forks
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the folk-inspired rock band led by Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba was produced by Ammar Malik and Robopop.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Heartbreaker Please 708.

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Garden of Arms 709.

Garden of Arms

by Peter Wolf Crier
September 6, 2011
The second release for Peter Pisano and Brian Moen was written after their 2010 tour.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Big Bells and Dime Songs 710.

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 711.

Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of "Inside Llewyn Davis"

by Various Artists
January 12, 2015
The two-disc compilation features songs from a one-night concert of songs from the Coen brothers film "Inside Llewyn Davis" by such artists as The Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, Keb Mo, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, Dave Rawlings, Secret Sisters, Willie Watson, Gillian Welch, and Jack White.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith 712.

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:
tbd
Magpie and the Dandelion 713.

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Shapes & Shadows 714.

Shapes & Shadows

by Ben Ottewell
February 15, 2011
Gomez guitarist Ben ottewell releases his debut solo album produced by Will Golden.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Get Along [Live] 715.

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Inside Llewyn Davis [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] 716.

Inside Llewyn Davis [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Original Soundtrack
November 11, 2013
The soundtrack to the Coen Brothers film about the the Greenwich Village folk music scene in the early 60s includes production from T-Bone Burnett and songs sung by the actors (Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Stark Sands, Justin Timberlake) of the film.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
My Head Is an Animal 717.

My Head Is an Animal

by Of Monsters and Men
April 3, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the Icelandic folk rock band that won the Músiktilraunir, their homeland's battle of the bands competition, in 2010.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.8
Country Mile 718.

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:
tbd
Ask The Night 719.

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Numun 720.

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:
tbd
Keepin' the Horse Between Me and the Ground 721.

Keepin' the Horse Between Me and the Ground

by Seasick Steve
October 7, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the California blues singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Outbursts 722.

Outbursts

by Turin Brakes
March 30, 2010
The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Golden Mile 723.

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The  Last Ship 724.

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Passover 725.

Passover

by A Grave with No Name
January 19, 2018
The sixth full-length release for Alexander Shields was produced and mixed by Misha Hering.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
9 Dead Alive 726.

9 Dead Alive

by Rodrigo y Gabriela
April 29, 2014
Recorded in Mexico by Fermin Vasquez Llera, the first release of new material in five years from Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quinetro was self-produced.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The  Still Life 727.

The Still Life

by Alessi's Ark
April 30, 2013
The third full-length release for Alessi Laurent-Marke was produced by Andy LeMaster.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
A Forest of Arms 728.

A Forest of Arms

by Great Lake Swimmers
April 21, 2015
The sixth studio release for the Canadian folk rock band led by Tony Dekker was partially recorded in Ontario’s Tyendinaga Caverns and Caves.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
I Love You Go Easy 729.

I Love You Go Easy

by Devon Sproule
May 27, 2011
The latest album for the Canadian folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sandro Perri.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Mission Bell 730.

Mission Bell

by Amos Lee
January 25, 2011
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter features appearances by Priscilla Ahn, Pieta Brown, James Gadson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, and Calexico.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Welcome Joy 731.

Welcome Joy

by The Cave Singers
August 18, 2009
The second album for the Seattle-based indie rock band was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Word of Mouth 732.

Word of Mouth

by Seth Lakeman
February 3, 2014
The seventh release for the British folk artist was recorded in a Cornish church.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Green World 733.

The Green World

by Dar Williams
August 22, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Orfeo 734.

Orfeo

by Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party
July 17, 2012
The second album from Fay Hield sees the British folk singer working with the The Hurricane Party: Jon Boden, Andy Cutting, Rob Harbron, and Sam Sweeney.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
This Is Christmas 735.

This Is Christmas

by Emmy the Great
November 21, 2011
Ash singer Tim Wheeler and his singer/songwriter girlfriend, Emmy the Great, wrote this album of Christmas songs after being trapped at an airport by a snowstorm.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
From the Hills Below the City 736.

From the Hills Below the City

by Houndmouth
June 4, 2013
The debut release for the folk rock quartet from New Albany, Indiana (near Louisville, Kentucky) was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Rattlesnake Cage 737.

Rattlesnake Cage

by Steve Dawson
February 18, 2014
The latest release for the Nashville-based Canadian producer/singer-songwriter is an instrumental guitar album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
9 738.

9

by Damien Rice
November 14, 2006
The Irish singer-songwriter returns with a second album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
FramesPerSecond 739.

FramesPerSecond

by Laucan
July 28, 2017
The debut full-length release for British folk artist Laurence Galpin features contributions from Grasscut's Andrew Phillips.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Effra Parade 740.

Effra Parade

by The Melodic
November 5, 2013
The debut full-length for the British folk-pop band was recorded at its home studio.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Be Set Free 741.

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:
tbd
Minnesota 742.

Minnesota

by Mason Jennings
September 13, 2011
The latest album for the Hawaii-born singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
In the Cool of the Day 743.

In the Cool of the Day

by Daniel Martin Moore
January 18, 2011
Daniel Martin Moore's latest solo album includes a selection of songs influenced by classic gospel.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Third Gleam 744.

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.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Lost in Light 745.

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.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The Art of Obscurity 746.

The Art of Obscurity

by Iain Matthews
January 28, 2014
The first solo release in 15 years from the founder of Fairport Convention was produced by Bradley Kopp.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Babel 747.

Babel

by Mumford & Sons
September 25, 2012
The second release for the folk band was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
The Age Of Miracles 748.

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.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Dark On Fire 749.

Dark On Fire

by Turin Brakes
September 17, 2007
This is the London-based folk duo's fourth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Beauty Queen Sister 750.

Beauty Queen Sister

by Indigo Girls
October 4, 2011
Producer Peter Collins returns for the alternative rock band's 14th album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Evolve 751.

Evolve

by Ani DiFranco
March 11, 2003
Still going strong 15 years and 13 albums into her career (and that's not including live recordings or other compilations), Ani DiFranco returns with 12 new tracks backed by a five-piece band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Born of the Sun 752.

Born of the Sun

by Faun Fables
July 22, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the California psych folk band led by Dawn McCarthy and Nils Frykdahl is their first in six years.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The  Head and the Heart 753.

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.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.7
From the Top of Willamette Mountain 754.

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
User Score:
tbd
Stupid Love 755.

Stupid Love

by Mindy Smith
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Alphabutt 756.

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
The  Impossible Song & Other Songs 757.

The Impossible Song & Other Songs

by Roddy Woomble
March 21, 2011
The second solo album for the lead singer of the band Idlewild sees his music move a bit further away from the traditional Scottish folk music of his past two releases.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The No Testament 758.

The No Testament

by Sam Carter
August 20, 2012
The second release for the British folk singer was inspired by American gospel music.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Bottle 759.

Bottle

by Eliza Carthy
May 18, 2015
The debut collaboration between Eliza Carthy and Tim Eriksen features both American and British traditional folk songs.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The Bird Is Coming Down to Earth 760.

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.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Northern Shore 761.

Northern Shore

by Skydiggers
April 24, 2012
This is the eighth studio release for the Canadian folk rock group.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea 762.

Young as the Morning, Old as the Sea

by Passenger
September 23, 2016
The eighth full-length release for British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg was produced with Chris Vallejo.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Storytone 763.

Storytone

by Neil Young
November 4, 2014
The deluxe two-disc set from the singer-songwriter features one disc with a 92-piece orchestra and choir plus a disc of solo versions of the same songs.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.3
Seconds 764.

Seconds

by Gary Higgins
September 29, 2009
This is the first album in over 30 years for the singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Talking To You, Talking To Me 765.

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.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Afterglow 766.

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:
tbd
Folktronic 767.

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.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Magic 768.

Magic

by Sean Rowe
February 22, 2011
The third album for the New York-based artist is his first on the Anti label and was recorded in the same building in upstate New York where his grandfather used to run a restaurant.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
One Good Thing 769.

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.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Closer Than Together 770.

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.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Wildfire 771.

Wildfire

by Rachel Platten
January 1, 2016
The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Andy Grammer.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
5.6
Early Days 772.

Early Days

by Beth Hirsch
August 29, 2000
The debut album from the singer-songwriter best known for her work on Air's 'Moon Safari' (where she co-wrote and provided vocals for "All I Need" and "You Make It Easy").
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd