Frank Turner - Poetry Of The Deed

Sometimes when a band or musician release an album almost 18 months after their previous album, it sets alarm bells ringing. Luckily, this is the exception to the rule. Poetry Of The Deed is the first record by Frank recorded with a ‘full band’ written of the strength of an extensive UK, European and American tour, and it is clear by the album’s sound that Frank and has grown from strength to strength, leaving behind the ‘Acoustic Troubadour’ tag he had been associated with and produced a record more akin to a “folk rock” records. The Frank Turner songwriting is still prevalent, especially in ‘Try This At Home’, ‘Sons Of Liberty’ and ‘Journey Of The Magi’ however, it is now reinforced with both the creative input and influence of the rest of his band and it brings a conclusion to the direction that began with ‘Love, Ire & Song’.

Having followed Frank from his humble acoustic beginnings, posthumously from his split with Million Dead (I remember the 4 track bedroom demos!), it’s exciting to see the mainstream culture starting to acknowledge how talented Frank is, with ‘The Road’, first single from the album enjoying extensive radio airplay.

Favourite Songs: Live Fast Die Old, Isabel, Sons Of Liberty, Richard Devine