Frank Turner: Positive Songs For Negative People
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Frank Turner: Positive Songs For Negative People

As soon as Frank Turner’s newest album kicks off it’s easy to see this is going to be another honest release. It’s a natural sound and even has recordings of him walking around a room before beginning the track ‘The Angel Islington’.
It’s quite an interesting choice in the second track ‘Get Better’ as it’s the kind of in-your-face honesty that can come off as brash, especially after such a soft intro. But the gutsy decision has paid off, and with Turner’s lyrical talents – something he’s proven in his other albums and is well known for – it stands as one of my favourites for the release.
Another track that follows in a similar style is ‘Glorious You’ but there’s a few gentler – and even some with a country twang – in between the two. It’s also another highlight of the album and if the pattern suggests anything it’s that his best are the tracks that don’t hold back, that don’t have a care for the repercussions of what they’re saying. What’s interesting is the tongue in cheek titling of the songs, Turner isn’t exactly singing of cheery subjects but the titles would suggest otherwise.
Overall it’s another great release from Turner and another trophy to his cabinet of excellent song writing.
Out now via Universal Music Australia
Reviewed by Alexander Lightfoot