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Frank Turner is a solo artist based in the United Kingdom. He has toured all the Western world (and beyond!) extensively since the demise of his former band Million Dead.
Frank Turner started solo acoustic shows prior to Million Dead’s break up. The first official performance was at the first Small Town America all dayer at 93 Feet East on September 18th 2004. The solo performances were, in a sense, a sideline to Million Dead. They did allow Turner to display some of his own songwriting capabilities (without a band) as well as some covers of songs and bands he enjoyed, in some cases the songs were much re-worked to fit an acoustic atmosphere. Solo performances were also used to help bolster or expose Million Dead to new individuals as well, with some acoustic in-store and radio performances of Million Dead songs.
At the end of February and start of March (2006) Frank went to Oxford to record the “Campfire Punkrock” EP with Dive Dive as the backing band for three of the songs. This EP was released on May 15 2006 on a limited run through Xtra Mile recordings. It sold out after only a few weeks on sale and had to be re-pressed to meet demand.
With Jonah Matranga doing some touring in June 2006 in support of his CD/DVD album “Jonah Matranga” there was some discussion of Frank doing supports with Jonah, this only ended up with one show featuring both at The Peel in Kingston. The discussion however lead to the creation of the Jonah Matranga and Frank Turner split 12” vinyl.
Frank Turner started solo acoustic shows prior to Million Dead’s break up. The first official performance was at the first Small Town America all dayer at 93 Feet East on September 18th 2004. The solo performances were, in a sense, a sideline to Million Dead. They did allow Turner to display some of his own songwriting capabilities (without a band) as well as some covers of songs and bands he enjoyed, in some cases the songs were much re-worked to fit an acoustic atmosphere. Solo performances were also used to help bolster or expose Million Dead to new individuals as well, with some acoustic in-store and radio performances of Million Dead songs.
At the end of February and start of March (2006) Frank went to Oxford to record the “Campfire Punkrock” EP with Dive Dive as the backing band for three of the songs. This EP was released on May 15 2006 on a limited run through Xtra Mile recordings. It sold out after only a few weeks on sale and had to be re-pressed to meet demand.
With Jonah Matranga doing some touring in June 2006 in support of his CD/DVD album “Jonah Matranga” there was some discussion of Frank doing supports with Jonah, this only ended up with one show featuring both at The Peel in Kingston. The discussion however lead to the creation of the Jonah Matranga and Frank Turner split 12” vinyl.
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Love Ire & Song
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Sleep Is For The Week
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darkpigeon93 wrote:
So fun to sing along to, really honest music. Frank really conveys a sense of humanity with his songs that few other artists can match these days...
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FinalPizzaHut wrote:
England Keep My Bones is one of the top 50 albums of 2011! http://watchthetapes.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/top-50-albums-of-2011/
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johannez1 wrote:
Aaaaaaaahhhh, finally coming back to Sweden!
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Harliquensfly wrote:
I can't wait for april 13th :) its gonna be amazing
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PixelDoom wrote:
Frank doing mr brightside....... sigh
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GestateReality wrote:
If you liked England Keep My Bones, or haven't checked it out yet, you can find it on our comprehensive top 100 Albums of 2011 list @http://k-v-l-t.blogspot.com/2012/01/maxs-top-albums-of-2011-part-two-75-51.html !
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brontethebrian wrote:
Biggest idol. Uplifting, inspiring, thought provoking, honest, beautiful. Best music around today. Lovelovelove it.
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XXMoonshineXX wrote:
Pretty much the best person in the world
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noiz_90 wrote:
Frank Turner does Mr Brightside! http://www.nme.com/nme-video/frank-turner-plays-mr-brightside-in-the-nme-office/1389108513001
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stuboy19 wrote:
I agree with Harliquensfly. Love Ire and Song was the album that got me into Frank and it will always be my favourite. It has a completely 'different' feel than any of his other albums. Sleep is for the Week brilliant too as is EKMB. I think Poetry... is his weakest but still great.
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mths8002 wrote:
If Ever I Stray !
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thisisatest343 wrote:
There is Nooooooooo godd.
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HiMyNamesLewis wrote:
I probably didnt write this song for you
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fosb88 wrote:
The Real Damage
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sweatbloodtears wrote:
If you don't love Frank's music, there is definitely something wrong with you.
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KumliNN wrote:
England Keep My Bones has some masterpieces. Redemption, Wessex Boy, If I Ever Stray, Glory Hallelujah.. They have certainly grown for me.
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Harliquensfly wrote:
England Keep My Bones is a great album but his earlier 3 are better in my opinion. I think his best album to date is Love, Ire and Song. I can't wait to hear The Second Three Years though :) sounds like its gonna be great.
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AJ902 wrote:
I used to like England Keep My Bones the most, but now I'm thinking maybe Love, Ire, and Song is better. It's hard to decide. All of his albums have this nice feeling about them. I feel a certain way when I listen to Sleep is for the Week. It is hard to decide. Great artist, though.
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WillFry wrote:
Sorry to be diverting the attention away from Frank, but for any fans of Beans on Toast, he's doing a free gig at the Bath University Students' Union on Friday 10th February. You don't need to be a student to attend. Drop by if you're in the area! (Or even if you're not!) http://www.last.fm/event/3154387+Beans+on+Toast+%40+University+of+Bath+Students+Union
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RayRobb wrote:
Since I've wished Frank a happy 30th everywhere else. Happy 30th Frank!
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The Fox Theater Pomona, Pomona, CA, Los Angeles, United States
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