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Positive Songs for Negative People

Frank Turner · 2015

39 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

Uplifting folk-punk melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating anthems of resilience and hope.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting anthems for resilience
  • steady pacing for sing-alongs
  • short tracks for quick bursts
  • introspective moments with hope
  • for morning motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2015, Frank Turner had established himself as a prominent figure in the folk-punk scene, following his breakthrough album 'Tape Deck Heart' in 2013. 'Positive Songs for Negative People' marked his sixth studio album, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer while solidifying his reputation for blending personal narratives with broader societal themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Ragan· Billy Bragg· The Gaslight Anthem

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Angel Islington 2:26
  • 2 Get Better 2:47
  • 3 The Next Storm 3:34
  • 4 The Opening Act of Spring 3:01
  • 5 Glorious You 3:15
  • 6 Mittens 4:31
  • 7 Out of Breath 2:06
  • 8 Demons 4:05
  • 9 Josephine 3:22
  • 10 Love Forty Down 2:30
  • 11 Silent Key 4:40
  • 12 Song for Josh 3:26

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