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Fourth studio album by the English folk/rock musician. Working once more with producer Tristan Ivemy, the album contains the singles 'Peggy Sang the Blues' and 'I Still Believe'.
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In 1989 Elvis Costello released the song God’s Comic, a tale of a drunken and comical priest who is granted an audience with God. "He said before it had really begun," goes the lyric, "I prefer the one about my son," a line so exquisitely blasphemous that it’s a wonder that no one seemed to notice it. Also taking mischief as his currency, a generation later and Frank Turner closes out England Keep My Bones with a song that sounds like a hymn, and has a title that sounds like a hymn as well. "There is no God, we’re all in this together," he sings, joyously and triumphantly. "There is no God, so ring that victory bell." No danger of the flock failing to notice that, then.
Turner is a nice boy with an unlikely story. Armed with an acoustic guitar he has toured the world and built up a fanbase that is the envy of many a louder band. Last year he supported Green Day at Wembley Stadium and headlined his own sold-out show at the 4,900-capacity Brixton Academy. He has a fine ear for a chewable tune and is possessed of enough verbal articulacy to comfortably wrestle with such notions as what it is to be English – English, mind, not British – without being caught on the defensive. All of this comes with a flash of egalitarian flair that serves to distil the distance between artist and audience down to nothing.
Although production on England Keep My Bones borders on the brittle, and lines such as "everyone stumbles on old cocaine" – what is that "old" doing there, exactly? – are not as incisive as they might be, overwhelmingly this is an exuberant yet quietly sophisticated triumph. On a song such as the musically magnificent Nights Become Days, Turner’s flowering songwriting talents are a joy to hear. But throughout this is an album of sufficient character, quality, daring and charm to ensure that its creator’s unlikely march to the mainstream continues without interruption.
--Ian Winwood
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Alex
Format:Audio CD
I, a Wessex born southern boy have been a fan of Mr Turner's since the days of the Railway. Whilst his last album was a foray into the heavier side of life; England Keep My Bones is classic Frank folk through and through, him doing what he does best. There is not a weak song in here. We have personal lyrics and exquisite guitar. This is absolutely an album up there with, what I think is his best, Love Ire and Song. Frank is a God.Love Ire and Song
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Darren
Format:Audio CD
I must admit to never have heard of Frank Turner until this years festivals.
I was just flicking through the channels and saw Frank's set from Reading/Leeds and was blown away, and I went out and ordered this CD.
I was not disappointed and went on to but the other three studio albums.
Having read a lot of other reviews, I feel a little bit of shame that i didnt hear of this guy before, he is most definitely the best artist of his kind at the moment and the songs he writes are truly inspiring, melodic, cheeky and every other superlative that you can think of. Its intelligent and moving and makes you want to have a beer and realise that it aint so bad after all.
Eulogy, will be on my headstone when I am done on this world !
I was just flicking through the channels and saw Frank's set from Reading/Leeds and was blown away, and I went out and ordered this CD.
I was not disappointed and went on to but the other three studio albums.
Having read a lot of other reviews, I feel a little bit of shame that i didnt hear of this guy before, he is most definitely the best artist of his kind at the moment and the songs he writes are truly inspiring, melodic, cheeky and every other superlative that you can think of. Its intelligent and moving and makes you want to have a beer and realise that it aint so bad after all.
Eulogy, will be on my headstone when I am done on this world !
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Seasider
Format:Audio CD
Now I am not going to pretend that I have been following Frank Turner since he first appeared on stage, singing in his Junior school end of term play. However, I am going to wax lyrical about the greatness of his latest offering. I stumbled upon his wonderful live presence whilst waiting for James at last years' Latitude and he ended up as my highlight of the day.
As for this album, it is full of clever lyrics and choruses that you just want to shout out of the window of your car as you fly along a dull dual carriageway (within the legal speed limits ofcourse!). It is also full of historical references-which I love-few albums have a song about William Rufus in them (English Curse).
At the risk of upsetting the purist fans (but for the benefit of those who have yet to buy a Frank Turner album) this album is reminiscent of Billy Bragg's album about Englishness...with a touch of the Levellers' early albums. Heavier, and not quite as good as "Love, Ire & Song" but still brimming with sing-along anthemic classics. "I Still Believe" deserves to be sung by a crowd of thousands whilst songs like "Rivers", "Song for Eva Mae"(bonus song on the limited edition version) and "I am Disappeared" can be enjoyed at home, with a pint of ale, roaring fire and tear in one's eye. "Redemption" is what those prone to emotional openness would call 'beautiful' and just another facet of this varied album.
I was going to give this album 4 stars as it is less amazing than "Love, Ire & Song"...then I thought that this was unfair. This is Frank Turner's second best album. I will give "Love, Ire and Song" 6 out of 5!
As for this album, it is full of clever lyrics and choruses that you just want to shout out of the window of your car as you fly along a dull dual carriageway (within the legal speed limits ofcourse!). It is also full of historical references-which I love-few albums have a song about William Rufus in them (English Curse).
At the risk of upsetting the purist fans (but for the benefit of those who have yet to buy a Frank Turner album) this album is reminiscent of Billy Bragg's album about Englishness...with a touch of the Levellers' early albums. Heavier, and not quite as good as "Love, Ire & Song" but still brimming with sing-along anthemic classics. "I Still Believe" deserves to be sung by a crowd of thousands whilst songs like "Rivers", "Song for Eva Mae"(bonus song on the limited edition version) and "I am Disappeared" can be enjoyed at home, with a pint of ale, roaring fire and tear in one's eye. "Redemption" is what those prone to emotional openness would call 'beautiful' and just another facet of this varied album.
I was going to give this album 4 stars as it is less amazing than "Love, Ire & Song"...then I thought that this was unfair. This is Frank Turner's second best album. I will give "Love, Ire and Song" 6 out of 5!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RikMaiden
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great opening, fantastic opening songs that set you up for a journey from 1066, Dark of the New Forest" all the way to the contemplation of death and how to spread yourself.
Yes some songs are growers but that what makes it a brilliant album, after you listen to the music then come the lyrics.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting something different and exciting, Billy Bragg meets THe Levellers!!
Rick M
Yes some songs are growers but that what makes it a brilliant album, after you listen to the music then come the lyrics.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting something different and exciting, Billy Bragg meets THe Levellers!!
Rick M
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By MadWoolley
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Everything I had ever purchased by Frank Turner previously had been great, which is probably why I took so long to decide to buy "England Keep My Bones" - I was worried that it wouldn't live up to my high expectations...and I was right to be worried. Don't get me wrong - there are some very good songs on this album, but it just doesn't have that special something that Frank Turner is usually so good at producing - the feeling it gives you isn't quite as deep as it was on "Sleep is for the Week" or "Love, Ire and Song". Some of it feels a bit fake, like he's trying too hard. But there are also a handful of absolute gems to be found - "Rivers", "English Curse" and "If I Ever Stray" are fantastic examples of what Frank Turner can produce when he's on top form.
Overall it's a good album - nothing more, nothing less.
Overall it's a good album - nothing more, nothing less.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sara
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved 'Wessex Boy' when I first heard it, but I'm not one to buy an album on the back of hearing one track. But then when the first play of 'I Still Believe' reached my ears, I was straight on Amazon. So glad I bought it - one of those CDs where you turn up the volume a bit with each new track, until there just is no more up! It's inspiring, it's patriotic, it makes you move, and 'English Curse' is an absolute goosebumps song. Turner's voice is strong and passionate, and I'm off to find some of his other albums. Brilliant CD :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By SJ
Format:Audio CD
Came across Frank at the Cabridge Folk Festival and my friends and I agree he was one of the top acts of the whole weekend. Love this record. He's a talented guy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Frank Turner has reached a crossroads as this album demonstrates. On the one hand he wants to maintain his loveable folk punk poet persona while on the other you suspect he wants to be a rock star of Springsteen proportions with punch the air rock anthems of the highest order. His socialist protest songs are truly admirable and yes we all know that he comes from a very privileged background but them so did Joe Strummer. At the end of the day its about commitment and Frank gives it all in terms of his live act, relentless touring and his championing of good causes. More than any other singer since Billy Bragg the music of Frank Turner emphasizes a distinct egalitarian form of "Englishness" and draws on a folk tradition of protest and dissent which is able to tap into a wide audience. As such Turner is proud of his linage and sings with real passion in "Rivers" about the need to "place your trust into the sea/It's kept us safe for centuries/It shaped our shores and steadily/Its care has brought us, come/When I die, I hope to be buried out in English seas/So all that then remains of me/Will lap against these shores". There is nothing wrong with this at all and as someone from an equally proud Welsh background its great to see an English singer thinking deeply about cultural heritage which doesn't involve wrapping himself in the Union Jack. That said the folk protest of "English curse" harking back to William's invasion in 1066 and its impact on rural England has a sort of "Hey nonny nonny" finger in your ear solemnity which gives folk a bad name. Similarly while the preachy "I still believe" can be located in Guthrie style protest it is not really that original, neither is the celebratory atheist hymn "Glory hallelujah".... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars
great stuff
so many catchy tunes and good stories well told. Listening to it a lot. Highly recommend and have bought tape deck heart too
Published 7 days ago by Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favourite musical discovery
One of the best things about last year's fantastic Olympics was hearing Frank Turner at the opening ceremony. This cd has some great tracks. Proper singer/writer!
Published 28 days ago by ruth mccallion
5.0 out of 5 stars
Huge
A beautiful, impassioned and uplifting record, which i'm playing to death. It's impossible to be unhappy listening to this guy. Roll on the next album!
Published 2 months ago by D. Hedley
5.0 out of 5 stars
acoustic heaven
considering his punk past, frank has a perfect voice and is the most talented british songwriter in years.. buy this album !!
Published 2 months ago by stringy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chilled out and rocking
I first saw Frank Turner at the Olympic opening ceremony, and wanted to own his music. This album is brilliant, from the opening Eulogy, through I Still Belive to the excellent... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Claire Hopkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never heard anything like it
This album has such varied tracks, I can't see how anyone could not like it. Little bit for everyone in there.
Published 3 months ago by Willow Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hmmm, Frank Turner.
This is probably the most commercial of the stuff I have heard from Frank Turner. And for that it is still an album full of good songs. I should say I am a big fan of Mr Turner. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mike Pitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
buy it
Heard this chap at the Olympics, bought CD and just love it. Quite unique, great to sing along with. Very British, well English actually.
Published 4 months ago by cumbraegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
I thought I'd keep the title simple on this one...
I came across this album having heard one of the tracks being recommended by another one of my favourite bands. Read more
I came across this album having heard one of the tracks being recommended by another one of my favourite bands. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Evans
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent album
Again, an excellent album from Frank. Despite track listing in the product description Sailor's boots is also included on the cd. The dvd of the Wembley gig is awesome. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J
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