The Third Three Years
Frank Turner · 2014
68 min · 21 tracks · traditional folk music
An intimate collection of acoustic-driven anthems that blend folk storytelling with a punk rock spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somebody to Love Start here — This track opens the album with an infectious energy and heartfelt lyrics about yearning for connection, setting the tone for the collection.
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Sweet Albion Blues — A poignant reflection on British identity wrapped in catchy melodies, this song showcases Turner's knack for combining social commentary with personal introspection.
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Plain Sailing Weather — This anthem encapsulates optimism amidst challenges, featuring evocative imagery that resonates deeply with fans who appreciate Turner's storytelling style.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — First chart-topping album, solidifying Turner's reputation in the music scene.
- Themes
- British identity· acoustic storytelling· yearning for connection
- Career context
- Released in 2014, The Third Three Years compiles Frank Turner's music from his third studio album, Tape Deck Heart, and beyond. At this point, Turner was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the folk-punk genre following his breakthrough with England Keep My Bones in 2011. This album showcases his evolution as a songwriter, reflecting personal growth and a deepening connection with his audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chuck Ragan· Billy Bragg· The Gaslight Anthem
Tracklist
- 1 Somebody to Love Start here 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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