Folk Reviews — Page 2

Neil Young - After the Gold Rush (1970)

After the Gold Rush Review: Gentle, Ragged and Moving

Neil Young's third album mixes tender acoustic songs with raw electric ones. Our verdict.

Carole King - Tapestry (1971)

Tapestry Review: The Soundtrack to a Generation

Carole King's solo breakthrough is warm, personal and packed with timeless songs. Our verdict.

Paul Simon - Graceland (1986)

Graceland Review: A Joyful South African Collaboration

Paul Simon's Graceland blends pop songwriting with South African township music. Our verdict.

Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home (1965)

Bringing It All Back Home Review: The First Electric Dylan

Dylan's 1965 album plugs in on one side and goes acoustic on the other, to brilliant effect. Our verdict.

The Band - Music from Big Pink (1968)

Music from Big Pink Review: The Basement Sessions That Birthed Americana

The Band's debut is a warm, rootsy and influential album that quietly changed rock. Our verdict.

Sufjan Stevens - Illinois (2005)

Illinois Review: An Ambitious Indie Folk Epic

Sufjan Stevens' sprawling album about Illinois is full of banjos, brass and big feelings. Our verdict.