England Keep My Bones

by Frank Turner

England Keep My Bones cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 June 2011
  • Label: Xtra Mile
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:06:43
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking his fourth studio record, the English acoustic artist deeply explores themes of mortality, patriotism, and personal heritage. 'England Keep My Bones' features a more expansive instrumental arrangement than his previous solo outings, heavily incorporating traditional English folk instrumentation alongside punk energy.

Genres

Descriptors: Soundtrack, acoustic, antireligious, patriotic, folk, storytelling, political, confessional, earnest, communal, hopeful

Tracklist

  1. Eulogy (1:34)
  2. Peggy Sang The Blues (3:32)
  3. I Still Believe (3:45)
  4. Rivers (4:34)
  5. I Am Disappeared (4:47)
  6. English Curse (2:16)
  7. One Foot Before The Other (3:25)
  8. If Ever I Stray (2:53)
  9. Wessex Boy (3:33)
  10. Nights Become Days (4:26)
  11. Redemption (4:48)
  12. Glory Hallelujah (4:38)
  13. Song For Eva Mae (3:43)
  14. Wanderlust (3:13)
  15. Balthazar, Impresario (4:01)
  16. Peggy Sang The Blues - Acoustic (3:24)
  17. I Still Believe - Acoustic (3:41)
  18. I Am Disappeared - Acoustic (4:21)

Credits

  • Elmer Bernstein - primary artist, composed by, conductor
  • Don Black - lyrics by
  • Jimmy Helms - vocals
  • Maureen McGovern - vocals
  • Trevor Chance - vocals

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