The Second Three Years
Frank Turner · 2011
76 min · 22 tracks · traditional folk music
A collection of heartfelt, acoustic-driven tracks blending traditional folk with poignant storytelling and reflective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sailor’s Boots Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its nautical imagery and energetic rhythm, encapsulating Turner’s storytelling prowess right from the start.
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To Absent Friends — A touching tribute to lost loved ones, this song exemplifies Turner's ability to weave personal narratives into universal themes of loss and remembrance.
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Wanderlust — Reflecting on themes of desire for adventure and exploration, this track resonates with listeners seeking inspiration beyond their everyday lives.
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The Greatest Day — This song captures a celebratory spirit while juxtaposing moments of uncertainty, showcasing Turner's lyrical depth and emotional range.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through songs
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for acoustic sing-alongs
- reflective moments during late nights
- short bursts of engaging energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek only standalone hits
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation captures Turner's early career, contributing to his rising popularity.
- Themes
- nautical imagery· personal loss tribute· adventurous longing
- Career context
- Released in January 2011, 'The Second Three Years' is a compilation album that captures Frank Turner's early career between his debut and breakthrough records. At this point, he had already established himself in the UK folk-punk scene with previous albums like 'Sleep Is for the Week' and was gaining wider recognition following 'Love Ire & Song.' This album serves as a retrospective of his work up to that moment, showcasing both original tracks and notable covers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Ragan· Billy Bragg· The Gaslight Anthem
Tracklist
- 1 Sailor’s Boots Start here 1:57
- 2 Pass It Along 4:08
- 3 Rock & Roll Romance 1:52
- 4 To Absent Friends 2:59
- 5 The Next Round 4:38
- 6 Song for Eva Mae 3:45
- 7 Wanderlust 3:16
- 8 Balthazar Impresario 4:01
- 9 Mr Richards 4:00
- 10 Song to Bob 3:03
- 11 Thunder Road 4:30
- 12 Sally 4:41
- 13 Barbara Allen 3:09
- 14 The Quiet One 3:43
- 15 Build Me Up Buttercup 3:07
- 16 Linoleum 1:29
- 17 The Slow Train 2:28
- 18 The Greatest Day 3:11
- 19 My Poor Friend Me 2:48
- 20 On a Plain 2:46
- 21 Father’s Day 6:21
- 22 Last Christmas 4:17
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