The Third Three Years
Frank Turner · 2014
68 min · 21 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant collection of reimagined acoustic anthems, blending folk tradition with personal storytelling.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its role in consolidating Turner's fanbase, debuting at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. It also highlights his commitment to live performance, with tracks that resonate deeply within the folk-punk scene and contribute significantly to his reputation as a dynamic storyteller.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing sing-along anthems for gatherings reflective moments between upbeat tracks
- Context
- In 2014, Frank Turner was riding high on the success of his previous albums, having just released 'Tape Deck Heart' the year prior. 'The Third Three Years' serves as a compilation that captures the essence of his musical journey from 2011 to 2014, featuring live recordings and studio demos that showcase his evolution as a folk artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Le Vent du Nord· Nikolai Noskov· James Vincent McMorrow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somebody to Love Standout 4:10
- 2 Hits and Mrs. 3:12
- 3 Sweet Albion Blues 2:08
- 4 Riot Song Standout 2:21
- 5 Something of Freedom 2:19
- 6 Fields of June 3:09
- 7 Happy New Year 2:57
- 8 American Girl 2:39
- 9 There Are Bad Times Just Around the Corner 3:26
- 10 Pancho & Lefty 3:34
- 11 Bigfoot! 1:51
- 12 Live & Let Die 2:46
- 13 The Corner 5:02
- 14 Keira 2:15
- 15 Plain Sailing Weather Standout 4:02
- 16 Tell Tale Signs 3:45
- 17 The Way I Tend to Be 3:49
- 18 The Ballad of Me and My Friends 2:39
- 19 Broken Piano (demo) 5:15
- 20 Born to Run 4:33
- 21 Dan's Song 2:30
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