Frank Turner - Poetry of the Deed
by Helen Tipping
published: 11 / 11 / 2009
Label:
Xtra Mile
Format: CD
intro
Lively third album of punk folk anthems from former Million Dead front man, Frank Turner
'Poetry of the Deed' is Frank Turner's third studio album. Frank has risen quite quickly over the past couple of years from supporting punk and folk bands to headlining his own tour over the Autumn which has already sold out in a number of venues. This is an album of lively folk rock, tackling diverse subjects such as making your own music that's meaningful in 'Try This at Home'. 'Sons of Liberty' is a political song, that swerves between typical Frank with a smattering of the Levellers. Frank is great at writing anthemic songs that get you tapping your feet and singing along. 'The Road' is an ode to the touring lifestyle, and the freedom it brings. The album uses his full band, not a solo effort, which allows scope for more instruments and a bigger sound that suits Frank's sound. Musically it varies from punk anthems to Irish folk violins, but overall maintains the punk folk sound that we've come to associated with Frank Turner.
Track Listing:-
1 Live Fast Die Old2 Try This at Home
3 Dan's Song
4 Poetry of the Deed
5 Isabel
6 The Fastest Way Back Home
7 Sons of Liberty
8 The Road
9 Faithful Son
10 Richard Divine
11 Sunday Nights
12 Our Lady of the Campfires
13 Journey of the Magi
Band Links:-
http://www.frank-turner.comhttp://www.facebook.com/frankturnermusic
https://twitter.com/frankturner
live reviews |
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Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, 26/1/2019 |
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| Writer Shirley Procter and photographer Amanda J Window watch and photograph Frank Turner playing an energetic and crowd-pleasing show at new Manchester venue the Victoria Warehouse. |
| Borderline, London, 13/2/2007 |
features |
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Hold Steady (2007) |
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| Pennyblackmusic phootgrapher takes photos of former Million Dead front man Frank Turner at a gig at the Soho Revue Bar in London |
reviews |
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The Road (2009) |
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| Lively sing-a-along latest slice of folk punk from former Million Dead front man, the ever busy Frank Turner, which also includes a video of his recent attempt to play 24 gigs in 24 hours |
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| Long Live the Queen (2008) |
| Reasons Not to Be An Idiot (2008) |
| Love Ire and Song (2008) |
| Sleep is for the Week (2007) |
| Campfire Punkrock (2006) |
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