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Frank Turner Details 10th Anniversary Edition Of ‘England Keep My Bones’

Frank Turner has announced plans for a 10th anniversary edition of his fourth studio album, ‘England Keep My Bones’.

The upcoming commemorative edition will be released on June 4th 2021 via Xtra Mile Recordings, complete with a 10-track bonus disk of previously unheard demos from Turner‘s El Paso Sessions, which was recorded back in 2011 around the same time as the album’s original release.

He’s also making 15 additional solo b-sides which were recorded at Old Blacksmiths Studios available for the first time as a download-only exclusive alongside the physical album.

Check out the Cover Art, Tracklisting, and Pre-Order options below.

DISC ONE (Original Album):
01.) Eulogy
02.) Peggy Sang The Blues
03.) I Still Believe
04.) Rivers
05.) I Am Disappeared
06.) English Curse
07.) One Foot Before The Other
08.) If Ever I Stray
09.) Wessex Boy
10.) Nights Become Day
11.) Redemption
12.) Gloria Hallelujah

DISC TWO (El Paso Session Demos):
01.) Eulogy (El Paso Demo)
02.) Peggy Sang The Blues (El Paso Demo)
03.) I Am Disappeared (El Paso Demo)
04.) English Curse (El Paso Demo)
05.) One Foot Before The Other (El Paso Demo)
06.) If Ever I Stray (El Paso Demo)
07.) Redemption (El Paso Demo)
08.) Song For Eva Mae (El Paso Demo)
09.) Wanderlust (El Paso Demo)
10.) Balthazar, Impresario (El Paso Demo)

DOWNLOAD ONLY (Solo B-Side Demos):
01.) England Keep My Bones – Solo B-Sides, Old Blacksmiths Studios
02.) Barbara Allen (A Capella)
03.) Eulogy (Acoustic)
04.) If Ever I Stray (Acoustic)
05.) Glory Hallelujah (Acoustic)
06.) Song For Eva Mae (Acoustic)
07.) Wessex Boy (Acoustic)
08.) I Am Disappeared (Acoustic)
09.) Balthazar Impresario (Acoustic)
10.) Peggy Sang The Blues (Acoustic)
11.) I Still Believe (Acoustic)
12.) One Foot Before The Other (Acoustic)
13.) Nights Become Days (Acoustic)
14.) Redemption (Acoustic)
15.) Rivers (Acoustic)
16.) Wanderlust (Acoustic)

Pre-orers for the record are available via the label’s official webstore.

Frank Turner Releases New Single, ‘The Gathering’

Frank Turner is well and truly back with his first new solo music release in two years.

Titled as ‘The Gathering’ it’s full of atmosphere to remind us of what it’s like to be in a music setting.

Frank had this to say about the tune:

“It’s about that moment when you come together in a room full of people, and you lean on a stranger and sing along with the chorus and get the words wrong.”

Oh and….. there’s also contributions from Jason Isbell and Muse’s Dom Howard. 

Check out ‘The Gathering’ below.

Live Review: Frank Turner @ Barbican, York

Support: Micah Schnabel, Jess Guise

Date: 08/03/20

I do have to confess, I was in the Photo Pit for a little of each of the artists set’s for this occasion so I do apologise in advance if I fangirl a little bit in this review. Also, I do apologise that this is coming late. I’ve had a bit of trouble finding the right way to do these reviews in an uncertain time in the world at the moment.

Straight off the bat, this was a soulful very toned down show from three distinct artists that did steal the show in their own lights. What’s more, I think being in this intimate a setting for such a large show as well shows how different artists are able to captivate the audience, even if it is in such a calm environment.

First up was Jess Guise, whom I didn’t know at the time but is, in fact, Frank Turner’s wife! In a few ways her musical styling is similar but on the other end of the spectrum of things, it couldn’t be more apart. On one hand, Jess is getting used to performing in front of the fans although, she’s definitely affirmed herself ing the songwriter category where her voice is one of the most defining things about her music aside from the production but everything was so clear when she was performing, you could see why she was there on the stage in terms of her unique attitude as well as her musical skills.

I think I do have to say Micah did remind myself of The Homeless Gospel Choir in terms of the DIY punk-y nature they both have about them, but the things that separate everyone tonight is he was so open about everything he talked about. He was funny, charming and above all, he had this calming quality which came across in his performance that just made you stop and listen to him. You don’t get too many artists such as Micah and it’s important that we listen to the DIY nature because of the lyrics. It’s because of the geographical gap in how he produces his music. He sings about things in the track below, ‘Jazz And Cinnamon Toast Crunch’ that I don’t believe you’d hear if an English artist were to write about and it’s his experiences which divide him among everyone on the lineup.

Lastly, we’ve moved onto Frank Turner, the main man of the night. This tour is in celebration of his latest record, ‘No Man’s Land’ which focuses on the life and stories of historical women. What’s so fantastic about seeing Frank perform is that you see him as a true artist. He’s not doing this performance to prove himself, you see him as playing the tracks so everyone has a chance to hear them and you hear it as if it’s being played for the first time when it’s tracks from the latest record such as ‘Jinny Bingham’s Ghost’, ‘The Lioness’ or more established track such as ‘Get Better’. It’s always as if you know where you’re meant to be when hearing these tracks and I hope Frank continues to alternate and play so many different tracks so people can feel the emotions and celebrate every track and show for many years.

Going into his setlists a little, he played roughly 22 tracks from his career on the evening so you definitely get your money’s worth at a Frank Turner show. But what he’s managed to perfect is how to keep it rising without letting the overall show peak close to midway through his setlist and it’s not just a collection of his best tracks, because there’s always the underrated gems, the heavy hitters and the occasional track that just makes you stand and think about everything there for the performance.

 

Rating: 7.5/10

Frank Turner Announces UK Tour

Frank Turner has a brand new record coming but what’s next? A tour of course!

The singer-songwriter will be heading off on a UK tour in support of his new record, ‘No Mans Land’, a record that features an all-female cast of musicians as well as featuring tracks that focus on the lives of female historical figures.

He’ll be playing a solo set followed by an unplugged band performance with his accompanying the sleeping souls.

Here are the dates.

 

November 2019

22nd – Dunfermline Alhambra Theatre

24th – Cardiff St Davids Hall

25th – Southampton O2 Guildhall

26th – Manchester Opera House

27th – Newcastle O2 Academy

29th – Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion

30th – London Alexandra Palace Theatre

December 2019

1st – Birmingham Symphony Hall

3th – London Alexandra Palace

Frank Turner Releases New Single, Announces New Record

It’s coming! Frank Turner has announced his eighth full-length record is coming!

That’s right, the very talented musician’s eighth full-length record, ‘No Man’s Land’ will be releasing his upcoming record on August 16th 2019 via Xtra Mile Recordings/Polydor Records.

It will tell the stories of important inspirational women throughout history who don’t receive the recognition they deserve. Throughout the records tracks, there is serial killer Nannie Doss, Byzantine princess Kassiani and more!

On the record, Turner has said:

“It’s bringing together my two main interests in life, which have always been separate from each other – history and songwriting.

“It’s not telling anyone what to do or how to live or how to be, If there was a crowded field of people writing songs about Princess Kassiani then I would see the argument for me bowing out, but there isn’t.

Check out the records first single, ‘Sister Rosetta’ below.

 

And this is what the tracklisting looks like.

1. Jinny Bingham’s Ghost
2. Sister Rosetta
3. I Believed You, William Blake
4. Nica
5. A Perfect Wife
6. Silent Key
7. Eye Of The Day
8. The Death Of Dora Hand
9. The Graveyard Of The Outcast Dead
10. The Lioness
11. The Hymn Of Kassiani
12. Rescue Annie
13. Rosemary Jane

The announcement of the record also sees the launch of a brand new podcast from Frank Turner called ‘Tales From No Man’s Land’, which will deep into each track on the record.

Frank Turner Announced Tour Support

Frank Turner has announced who will be supporting him for the 2019 run of shows in the UK. Jimmy Eat World will be hitting the road with Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls.

Here are the dates for the tour.

2019

January

22nd – Birmingham Arena

25th – Manchester Victoria Warehouse

27th – Leeds First Direct Arena

29th – Glasgow O2 Academy

 

February

1st – Bournemouth Windsor Hall

2nd – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

3rd – London Alexandra Palace

Music Video’s 1/5/18

And we’re back for another round of music videos. Slam Dunk Festival has come and gone but that doesn’t mean the week isn’t rocking. We’re kicking things off with hardcore trio MSRY whose latest single’Broken Teeth’ is something you’d find on the heavier side of things.

 

Continuing with the heavy side, metalcore groud Bleeding Through have finally returned with their new record, ‘Love Will Kill All’ coming at the end of this month. Continuing the video’s is their track ‘Fade Into Ash’.

 

Back in February of this year, Butcher Babies came over to the UK for a headline run of shows and the weather they received when they came over was well… bad. Now though, we can see what went down at the shows in their video for ‘Look What We’ve Done’. It’s off their third record, ‘Lilith’ which was released in 2017.

 

The Wonder Years dropped their latest record ‘Sister Cities’ earlier this year and they’re still pushing forward with a record that can make or break them. Continuing their music video heaven is their track ‘Raining In Kyoto.

 

Next is Oh, Weatherly. We’re eagerly awaiting their record, ‘Lips Like Oxygen’ which drops on July 27th but until then, here’s what we can expect in their video for ‘Here Tonight’.

 

Now we’ll change things up a touch. Frank Turner has a new record out and it’s amazing. He’s a true genuine artist everyone needs to listen to, just like you have to listen to his new video for ‘Little Changes’.

 

Now this band have just headlined Slam Dunk Festival to what I’m hearing is roaring reviews. Additionally, Good Charlotte has just announced their upcoming album ‘Generation Rx’ and this is the first material we’re hearing from it in the video for ‘Actual Pain’.

 

Now, this band we on the same stage but earlier in the days to them. The band in question is State Champs and we might be three singles into their new record but this band could prove to be the next big thing in Pop-Punk as is the video for ‘Mine Is Gold’.

 

Motionless In White recently parted ways with their bassist Devin “Ghost” Sola but still featured him in their latest music videos for Voices. It’s marking the one year anniversary of ‘Graveyard Shift’, the band’s latest record and as we watch it, what is next for the band?

 

Lastly. Wait, first I have to say this video dropped today and I just had to have this on the week’s list for the last video because of this band. Halestorm are Grammy winners and everything a rock band should be in the modern age. Hard working, heavy hitting and true musicians. This new video which brings the band into a new age, ‘Uncomfortable’ is a testament to this as their new record, ‘Vicious’ will be dropped on July 27th.

Frank Turner Announces Early 2019 Tour

Still in the midst of a headline UK tour, Frank Turner is loving the touring life so much that he has announced a run of dates in January and February to kickstart 2019.

The full will be in support of his forthcoming record, ‘Be More Kind’ which drops next week and will close with a set at London’s Alexandra Palace.

 

Here are the 2019 dates.

January 2019

22nd – Birmingham Arena

25th – Manchester Victoria Warehouse

27th – Leeds First Direct Arena

29th – Glasgow O2 Academy

 

February 2019

1st – Bournemouth Windsor Hall

2nd – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

3rd – London Alexandra Palace

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from Frank Turner’s official website.

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Frank Turner Announces New Record & Tour Dates

Frank Turner has released details of his new record, ‘Be More Kind’ which is set to be released May 4th via Xtra Mile Recording/Polydor Records. It’s been produced by ex-White Denim members Austin Jenkins and Joshua Block, with Charlie Hugall.

This comes alongside the release of the first track from the record, ‘Be More Kind’.

 

 

And he’s going to be on a lengthy UK tour commencing in April. Here are the dates!

April 2018

13th – Manchester – Academy

15th – Dublin – The Academy

18th – Belfast – The Limelight

20th – Aberdeen – The Garage

21st – Edinburgh – Liquid Room

22nd – Newcastle – O2 Academy

24th – Sheffield – O2 Academy

25th – Liverpool – O2 Academy

27th – Bristol – O2 Academy

28th – Exeter Uni – Great Hall

30th – Cambridge – Corn Exchange

May 2018

1st – Southampton – Guildhall

2nd – Southend – Cliffs Pavilion

4th – Leicester – O2 Academy

5th – Oxford – O2 Academy

8th – Hull – City Hall

9th – Norwich – UEA

 

Tickets go on sale Friday 2nd February at 10AM with a fan pre-sale starting now on Frank’s store.

Frank Turner Details New Compilation Record

He’s one of the best-known singer/songwriters around in the world today where Frank Turner is looking back on his previous six records with a compilation record.

The record, titled, ‘Songbook’ will bring highlights from all of his solo albums with ten new versions of some of his most well-loved tracks. It will also involve some which were re-recorded in full and some stripped down to their bare.

‘Songbook’ is set to be released November 24th both digitally and on CD, with the vinyl and deluxe box-sets coming December 15th.

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Here’s the tracklist.

  1. Four Simple Words
  2. I Still Believe
  3. The Next Storm
  4. Recovery
  5. The Road
  6. Long Live the Queen
  7. Glorious You
  8. Plain Sailing Weather
  9. I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous
  10. Wessex Boy
  11. The Opening Act Of Spring
  12. Polaroid Picture
  13. Mittens
  14. If Ever I Stray
  15. The Way I Tend To Be
  16. The Ballad Of Me And My Friends
  17. Photosynthesis
  18. Get Better
  19. There She Is

CD TWO

  1. Polaroid Picture (Songbook Version)*
  2. The Ballad Of Me And My Friends (Songbook Version)+
  3. Broken Piano (Songbook Version)+
  4. Josephine (Songbook Version)+
  5. Love 40 Down (Songbook Version)+
  6. The Way I Tend To Be (Songbook Version)+
  7. Glorious You (Songbook Version)*
  8. I Am Disappeared (Songbook Version)*
  9. Long Live The Queen (Songbook Version)*
  10. Photosynthesis (Songbook Version)*

 

  • * – Re-Recorded Version
  • + – Acoustic Version

 

The deluxe box set also includes a DVD of the ‘Get Better’ film – which is a previously unseen concert film from Frank Turner’s 2000th gig at Nottingham’s Rock City venue in December 2016, as well as an exclusive photobook of pictures throughout his career.

Pre-orders are available from Frank Turner’s official website, Itunes, Amazon and Google Play.