Album Releases by Genre

The Meetings of the Waters

The Meetings of the Waters

by Fionn Regan
April 14, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Irish singer-songwriter was co-produced with Philip Tennant and Dave Granshaw.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Cala

Cala

by Fionn Regan
August 16, 2019
The sixth full-length solo release for the Irish folk singer-songwriter was made in his hometwon of Bray.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
The Big Black And The Blue

The Big Black And The Blue

by First Aid Kit
May 25, 2010
This is the debut album for the Swedish teenage sisters.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
England Keep My Bones

England Keep My Bones

by Frank Turner
June 7, 2011
This is the fourth studio album for the British folk rock singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
The Second Three Years

The Second Three Years

by Frank Turner
January 24, 2012
This is a second compilation of B-sides and live recordings from 2009-2011 from the folk and punk singer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Obadiah

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.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Scheherazade

Scheherazade

by Freakwater
February 5, 2016
The first album in over a decade for the duo of Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean features contributions from such artist as Sarah Balliet, Warren Ellis, Morgan Geer, and Evan Patterson.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Enter the Kingdom

Enter the Kingdom

by Frontier Ruckus
February 17, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Detroit band led by Matthew Milia was produced by Ken Coomer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Seconds

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
A Dream a While Back

A Dream a While Back

by Gary Higgins
March 22, 2011
The latest album for the Connecticut singer-songwriter features six songs he recorded in the 1970s.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Time (The Revelator)

Time (The Revelator)

by Gillian Welch
July 31, 2001
This is the third album for the California native. David Rawlings has replaced T-Bone Burnett as producer.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Soul Journey

Soul Journey

by Gillian Welch
June 3, 2003
The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Boots No 1: The Official Revival Bootleg

Boots No 1: The Official Revival Bootleg

by Gillian Welch
November 25, 2016
The two-disc collection produced by the singer-songwriter with David Rawlings features eight previously unreleased songs plus alternative versions, outtakes, and demos of tracks from her 1996 debut, Revival.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Wanting

The Wanting

by Glenn Jones
September 13, 2011
The fourth solo acoustic album for the guitarist was recorded in his apartment.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
My Garden State

My Garden State

by Glenn Jones
May 14, 2013
The sixth solo release for the guitarist was written and recorded in New Jersey while he was taking care of his mother.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Fleeting

Fleeting

by Glenn Jones
March 18, 2016
The sixth solo release for the Cul de Sac guitarist was recorded by Laura Baird.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar

The Giant Who Ate Himself and Other New Works for 6 & 12 String Guitar

by Glenn Jones
August 24, 2018
The latest release for the guitarist was recorded in New Jersey with Laura Baird.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Vade Mecum

Vade Mecum

by Glenn Jones
June 24, 2022
The latest solo release for Cul de Sac co-founder/guitarist Glenn Jones was recorded in Maine with Matthew Azevado and features contributions from Ruthie Dornfield.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Storm Queen

Storm Queen

by Grace Cummings
January 14, 2022
The second full-length release for the Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Grace Cummings was self-produced.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Widdershins

Widdershins

by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 23, 2018
The ninth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded over four days in Nashville and was mixed by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
All That You Can Dream

All That You Can Dream

by Grant-Lee Phillips
May 20, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips was self-produced.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Lost Channels

Lost Channels

by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
A Forest of Arms

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
Hello Cruel World

Hello Cruel World

by Gretchen Peters
January 31, 2012
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter's ninth album features Rodney Crowell as a guest singer.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
You Were Never Much of a Dancer

You Were Never Much of a Dancer

by Gwenifer Raymond
June 26, 2018
The debut full-length release for the folk artist from Wales features American Primitive guitar (originated by John Fahey).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Strange Lights Over Garth Mountain

Strange Lights Over Garth Mountain

by Gwenifer Raymond
November 13, 2020
The second full-length release for the Welsh folk guitarist was self-recorded and mixed.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
I Need To Start a Garden

I Need To Start a Garden

by Haley Heynderickx
March 9, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon singer-songwriter was produced by Zak Kimball.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Us Alone

Us Alone

by Hayden
February 5, 2013
The seventh release from the Canadian singer-songwriter is his first on the Arts & Crafts label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
What It Is

What It Is

by Hayes Carll
February 15, 2019
The sixth full-length release for the Nashville-based Texas-born singer-songwriter was co-produced by Brad Jones and Allison Moorer (who also co-wrote several songs).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
You Get It All

You Get It All

by Hayes Carll
October 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances Brandy Clark and Aaron Raitiere was produced by Allison Moorer and Kenny Greenberg.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Angels Without Wings

Angels Without Wings

by Heidi Talbot
January 29, 2013
The fifth solo release for the Irish singer was produced by John McCusker and includes guest appearances from King Creosote, Mark Knopfler, and Tim O’Brien.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Birthmarks

Birthmarks

by Hilary Woods
March 13, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Irish singer-songwriter was written over two years and recorded while she was pregnant in Ireland and Norway with producer Lasse Marhaug.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Poor Moon

Poor Moon

by Hiss Golden Messenger
April 17, 2012
The fourth album from the duo of M.C. Taylor and Scott Hirsch was recorded in a week.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Through The Devil Softly

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
House With No Home

House With No Home

by Horse Feathers
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the folk band from Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
From the Hills Below the City

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
Little Neon Limelight

Little Neon Limelight

by Houndmouth
March 17, 2015
The second full-length release for the Indiana folk-influenced rock band was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
House and Land

House and Land

by House and Land
June 16, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the North Carolina folk duo of Sarah Louise Henson and Sally Anne Morgan (of Pelt and Black Twig Pickers).
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Across the Field

Across the Field

by House and Land
June 14, 2019
The second full-length release for the North Carolina-based folk duo of Sarah Louise and Sally Anne Morgan was recorded by Jason Meagher.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Little Sand Box [Box Set]

Little Sand Box [Box Set]

by Howe Gelb
January 14, 2014
The eight-disc box set collects together six of the Giant Sand singer's solo albums, plus his live and piano release with bonus tracks and new liner notes.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Hozier

Hozier

by Hozier
October 7, 2014
The debut full-length release for Irish singer-songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne features a guest appearance from Karen Cowley.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
The Navigator

The Navigator

by Hurray for the Riff Raff
March 10, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the folk-blues band is a concept album focuses on a young woman named Navita as she travels through a burning city and learns who she really is.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.1
See You Around

See You Around

by I'm with Her
February 16, 2018
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O'Donovan was co-produced with Ethan Johns.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
The Art of Obscurity

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
Become You

Become You

by Indigo Girls
March 12, 2002
This is the first new album in three years for the folk-rock duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
All That We Let In

All That We Let In

by Indigo Girls
February 17, 2004
The veteran duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue with their well-established sound on this ninth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Despite Our Differences

Despite Our Differences

by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Beauty Queen Sister

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
Sing the Delta

Sing the Delta

by Iris DeMent
October 2, 2012
The first release of original songs from the singer-songwriter in 16 years focuses on life on the Arkansas delta.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Shepherd's Dog

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
All the Times We Had

All the Times We Had

by Ivan & Alyosha
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release for the folk pop Seattle quartet led by Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Luck In The Valley

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
5.7
Jake Xerxes Fussell

Jake Xerxes Fussell

by Jake Fussell
January 27, 2015
The debut solo full-length release for the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter was produced by William Tyler.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.5
What in the Natural World

What in the Natural World

by Jake Xerxes Fussell
March 31, 2017
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Nathan Bowles, Nathan Golub, Nathan Salsburg, Joan Shelley and Casey Toll.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
6.1
Out of Sight

Out of Sight

by Jake Xerxes Fussell
June 7, 2019
The third full-length release from the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter features traditional songs many close to or over 100 years old.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Good and Green Again

Good and Green Again

by Jake Xerxes Fussell
January 21, 2022
The fourth full-length release for North Carolina-based folk artist Jake Xerxes Fussell was produced by James Elkington.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
The Glass Bead Game

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.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Love Is the Plan, The Plan Is Death

Love Is the Plan, The Plan Is Death

by James Blackshaw
April 24, 2012
The latest album from the James Blackshaw finds the guitarist using a nylon six-string guitar instead of his usual 12-string steel guitar.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Summoning Suns

Summoning Suns

by James Blackshaw
March 31, 2015
The tenth studio release for the singer-songwriter features Simon Scott, Annie Nilsson, Mori Wa Ikiteiru, and Kaoru Noda.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Ever-Roving Eye

Ever-Roving Eye

by James Elkington
April 3, 2020
The latest solo release for the Chicago-based folk guitarist features contributions from Nick Macri, Tamara Lindeman, Paul von Mertens, and Spencer Tweedy.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Waiting In Vain

Waiting In Vain

by James Jackson Toth
July 29, 2008
The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Complicated Game

Complicated Game

by James McMurtry
February 24, 2015
The first studio release in six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by C.C. Adcock and Mike Napolitano.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
The Horses and the Hounds

The Horses and the Hounds

by James McMurtry
August 20, 2021
The first new full-length studio release for singer-songwriter in seven years was recorded in Santa Monica with producer Ross Hogarth.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
We Move

We Move

by James Vincent McMorrow
September 2, 2016
The third full-length release from the Irish singer-songwriter features production from Nineteen85, Two Inch Punch, and Frank Dukes.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars

Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars

by James Yorkston
April 7, 2017
The second full-length collaboration from James Yorkston, Suhail Yusuf Khan and Jon Thorne was self-produced.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Route To The Harmonium

The Route To The Harmonium

by James Yorkston
February 22, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded in his Scottish home and was produced with David Wrench.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Wide Wide River

The Wide Wide River

by James Yorkston
January 22, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between the Scottish singer-songwriter and the Secondhand Orchestra that includes Karl-Jonas Winqvist, Peter Morén, Cecilia Österholm, Emma Nordenstam, and Ulrika Gyllenberg was recorded over three days.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Folk Songs

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.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
There's No Home

There's No Home

by Jana Hunter
April 10, 2007
The Houston, Texas singer's sophomore album released on Gnomonsong, Devendra Banhart's label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Big Talk

Big Talk

by Jarrod Dickenson
February 3, 2023
The third full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson features guest appearances from Jane Rix and Oliver Wood.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
New Multitudes

New Multitudes

by Jay Farrar/Will Johnson/Anders Parker/Yim Yames
February 28, 2012
Unreleased songs from folk legend Woody Guthrie are interpreted by Son Volt's Jay Farrar, Centro-matic's Will Johnson, Anders Parker, and My Morning Jacket's Jim James.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Stray Ashes

Stray Ashes

by JBM
May 22, 2012
This is the second full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Jesse Marchant.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
'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:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
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
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:
tbd
Upcetera

Upcetera

by Jim Moray
September 30, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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:
tbd
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
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd
Crossing Muddy Waters

Crossing Muddy Waters

by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
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:
tbd
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:
tbd