Album Releases by Genre

My Dusty Road 201.

My Dusty Road

by Woody Guthrie
August 25, 2009
The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.2
Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles 202.

Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles

by Suzanne Vega
February 18, 2014
The first release of original material in seven years for the New York singer-songwriter was produced by Gerry Leonard.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Gathering 203.

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
Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton 204.

Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton

by Various Artists
May 26, 2015
Isobel Campbell, Diane Cluck, Sharon Van Etten, Josephine Foster, Patty Griffin, Larkin Grimm, Laurel Halo, Julia Holter, Marissa Nadler, Tara Jane O'Neil, and Lucinda Williams give voice to lyrics and poems written by folk singer-songwriter Karen Dalton.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.2
Impossible Truth 205.

Impossible Truth

by William Tyler
March 19, 2013
The second solo full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was was produced by Mark Nevers.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.2
The Gloaming 206.

The Gloaming

by The Gloaming
January 21, 2014
This is the debut Irish folk-influenced release for the collaboration from Martin Hayes, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman, Iarla Ó Lionaird, Dennis Cahill and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
Sky Blue 207.

Sky Blue

by Townes van Zandt
March 7, 2019
The posthumous release of the Texas singer-songwriter features demos recorded in early 1973 at Bill Hedgepeth's home studio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
The Navigator 208.

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
Evolve 209.

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
Whole New You 210.

Whole New You

by Shawn Colvin
March 27, 2001
Shawn Colvin's first album of new material in five years contains 11 tracks, including a collaboration with Edie Brickell ("Roger Wilco").
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
The Big Black And The Blue 211.

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
Countless Branches 212.

Countless Branches

by Bill Fay
January 17, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joshua Henry.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
11:11 213.

11:11

by Rodrigo y Gabriela
September 8, 2009
The second album for the duo was produced by the two artists with John Leckie coproducing one song.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
Love Has Come for You 214.

Love Has Come for You

by Steve Martin
April 23, 2013
Produced by Peter Asher, the third release on the Rounder label for Steve Martin sees the comedian/banjo player teaming up with Edie Brickell on this album of bluegrass music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Become You 215.

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
Chinatown 216.

Chinatown

by The Be Good Tanyas
March 11, 2003
This is the second album for the alt-folk trio from Vancouver, Canada.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set] 217.

Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]

by Various Artists
June 28, 2019
The most complete recording of the three-day 1969 music festival is available as a limited 38-disc box set (missing only two Jimi Hendrix tracks and several Sha Na Na songs not recorded), a 10-disc collections that includes at least one track from every performer and a 3-disc collection, all released on the same day.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.0
Babel 218.

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
Lifeline 219.

Lifeline

by Ben Harper
August 28, 2007
The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
False Lankum 220.

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
Queens of the Breakers 221.

Queens of the Breakers

by The Barr Brothers
October 13, 2017
The third full-length release for the Montreal-based folk band features a guest appearance from Lucius.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
Americana 222.

Americana

by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
June 5, 2012
The first release in nine years for Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse is an album of classic American folk songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Dark On Fire 223.

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
Tennessee Pusher 224.

Tennessee Pusher

by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Allergic to Water 225.

Allergic to Water

by Ani DiFranco
November 4, 2014
The self-produced release for the singer-songwriter was recorded over two four-day sessions.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
Here Come The Choppers 226.

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.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
They're Calling Me Home 227.

They're Calling Me Home

by Rhiannon Giddens
April 9, 2021
The second full-length release from Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi was recorded over six days in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
6.7
The Confessions of St. Ace 228.

The Confessions of St. Ace

by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
Carry Me Back 229.

Carry Me Back

by Old Crow Medicine Show
July 17, 2012
Ted Hutt produced the fourth release for the Americana band that welcomes back Critter Fuqua and features final appearances of Willie Watson, who parted with the band in January 2012.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
I Walked with You a Ways 230.

I Walked with You a Ways

by Plains
October 14, 2022
The debut full-length release for Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson as Plains was recorded in Durham, North Carolina with collaborator and producer Brad Cook.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.5
May Your Kindness Remain 231.

May Your Kindness Remain

by Courtney Marie Andrews
March 23, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Arizona-born singer-songwriter was produced by Mark Howard.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.5
Fever Breaks 232.

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
I'm a Stranger Here 233.

I'm a Stranger Here

by The Devil Makes Three
October 29, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the alt-country/folk punk trio was produced by Buddy Miller.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.5
Jubilee 234.

Jubilee

by The Deep Dark Woods
September 30, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country group was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.5
Deafman Glance 235.

Deafman Glance

by Ryley Walker
May 18, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Chicago singer-songwriter was produced with LeRoy Bach.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.4
Plastic Bouquet 236.

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
Beginners 237.

Beginners

by Christian Lee Hutson
May 29, 2020
The first full-length release on the Anti- label for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by Phoebe Bridgers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.3
What in the Natural World 238.

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
Plum 239.

Plum

by Wand
September 22, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles psychedelic rock band is its first with new members: Robert Cody and Sofia Arreguin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.0
Old Flowers 240.

Old Flowers

by Courtney Marie Andrews
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was written after the end of a long-term relationship and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
5.8
The  Soul of All Natural Things 241.

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.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.8
Lodestar 242.

Lodestar

by Shirley Collins
November 4, 2016
The first new solo studio release for the British folk singer since 1978 was recorded in her home and was produced by Ian Kearey.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
5.8
Luck In The Valley 243.

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
Wildfire 244.

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
The Fade in Time 245.

The Fade in Time

by Sam Lee
March 16, 2015
The second full-length release for the Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter was produced by Arthur Jeffes and Jamie Orchard-Lisle.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
5.6
El Turista 246.

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
Monterey 247.

Monterey

by The Milk Carton Kids
May 19, 2015
The third full-length release for the California folk duo was recorded live on tour at the venues they would later performed on.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.6
A Letter Home 248.

A Letter Home

by Neil Young
May 27, 2014
Originally released on vinyl for Third Man Records on Record Store Day, the 12-track lo-fi covers album from the Canadian singer-songwriter features songs from such artists as Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Bert Jansch, Willie Nelson, Phil Ochs, and Bruce Springsteen.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.5
Recovery 249.

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
Barricades & Brickwalls 250.

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
Storytone 251.

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
Living Theatre 252.

Living Theatre

by Olden Yolk
May 17, 2019
The second full-length release for the project from Shane Butler & Caity Shaffer features contributions from Eliza Bagg, Frank Maston, Benjamin Levinson, Jarvis Tavenier, and Peter Wagner.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.0
Upland Stories 253.

Upland Stories

by Robbie Fulks
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Shad Cobb, Flatlanders guitarist Robbie Gjersoe, Alex Hall, Wayne Horvitz, Fats Kaplin, Todd Phillips, Jenny Scheinman, and was recorded by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
4.2
Lifetime Achievement 254.

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.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
3.7
Long Island Shores 255.

Long Island Shores

by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
3.6