The Spur

AlbumJun 24 / 202212 songs, 41m 10s
Contemporary Folk Singer-Songwriter
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7.8 / 10

Accompanied by a wide range of verdant textures, the Kentucky songwriter deepens the emotional landscape of her earthy, reflective folk music.

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7.5 / 10

Like some other albums written and recorded during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joan Shelley’s The Spur has a very compelling backstory.

Pretty but unsentimental reflections on putting down roots inform the singer-songwriter’s elegant seventh album

79 %

It may not be a trait indicative of most acoustic guitar-based folk music, but singer/songwriter Joan Shelley has the gift of the almighty hook.

Album Reviews: Joan Shelley - The Spur

9 / 10