Be More Kind
Frank Turner · 2018
48 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A poignant blend of folk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics addressing contemporary social issues with a hopeful perspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Worry Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Be More Kind — The title track encapsulates the album's central message of compassion and understanding amidst societal division, blending catchy melodies with profound lyrics.
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Make America Great Again — This track directly confronts political rhetoric through sharp commentary, using irony to critique divisive nationalism while maintaining an accessible sound.
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1933 — With its historical allusions, this song reflects on past struggles against fascism, drawing parallels to modern challenges and encouraging resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk melodies with socially conscious lyrics, creating a solid but familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tempos and anthemic choruses, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower tracks.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response structures, particularly in the choruses, inviting listener participation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflection
- poignant lyrics for contemplation
- mid-tempo flow for engagement
- thoughtful themes on social issues
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone singles format
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Addresses urgent social issues with a hopeful perspective, marking a significant artistic shift.
- Themes
- political division· fascist echoes· contemporary compassion
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Be More Kind is Frank Turner's seventh studio album. It arrives after his commercial peak with Positive Songs for Negative People and marks a shift towards more politically charged themes following the tumultuous political climate of the late 2010s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Ragan· Billy Bragg· The Gaslight Anthem
Tracklist
- 1 Don't Worry Start here 3:13
- 2 1933 3:07
- 3 Little Changes 3:26
- 4 Be More Kind 4:06
- 5 Make America Great Again 3:28
- 6 Going Nowhere 3:59
- 7 Brave Face 3:36
- 8 There She Is 3:48
- 9 21st Century Survival Blues 3:58
- 10 Blackout 3:56
- 11 Common Ground 4:14
- 12 The Lifeboat 4:10
- 13 Get It Right 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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