7 Folk Albums Every Music Lover Must Hear
Journey through the most essential folk albums that captured the human experience with raw emotion and storytelling mastery. These records showcase the power of acoustic instruments and heartfelt lyrics.
- Joni Mitchell - Hejira (1976): A travel-inspired masterpiece blending folk with jazz influences
- Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks (1975): Dylan's emotional return to acoustic storytelling
- Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left (1969): Melancholic beauty that influenced generations
- Carole King - Tapestry (1971): The singer-songwriter template that dominated the '70s
- Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967): Poetic depth meets haunting melodies
- Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977): Personal drama transformed into musical gold
- Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water (1970): Harmonious perfection and social commentary