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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • reflective moments between upbeat tracks
  • personal storytelling through acoustic sounds
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career 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
Chuck Ragan· Billy Bragg· The Gaslight Anthem

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Somebody to Love 4:10
  • 2 Hits and Mrs. 3:12
  • 3 Sweet Albion Blues 2:08
  • 4 Riot Song 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 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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