Love Ire & Song

by Frank Turner

Love Ire & Song cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 31 March 2008
  • Label: Xtra Mile
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 37:27
  • Community rating: 3.75/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The sophomore solo album from the former Million Dead frontman masterfully blends the raw energy of hardcore punk with sincere, acoustic folk-rock storytelling. Dealing with themes of post-youth disillusionment, heartbreak, and resilience, the anthemic record secured his status as one of Britain's most beloved, festival-headlining folk-punk troubadours. The title track remains a beloved staple of his extensive live catalog.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, melodic, drugs, storytelling, live, folk, british, acoustic, male-vocals

Tracklist

  1. I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous - Demo (3:07)
  2. Imperfect Tense - Demo (2:43)
  3. Mr Richards Retirement Party - Demo (5:15)
  4. Old Flames - Demo (3:45)
  5. Reasons Not to Be an Idiot - Demo (3:44)
  6. St. Christopher Is Coming Home - Demo (3:05)
  7. Front Crawl - Demo (2:52)
  8. Reasons Not to Be an Idiot - Live at the BBC (3:45)
  9. Imperfect Tense - Live at the BBC (2:34)
  10. Substitute - Live at the BBC (2:53)
  11. Long Live the Queen - Live at the BBC (3:39)

Credits

  • Nigel Powell - drums, percussion, piano, organ, backing vocals
  • Jason Moulster - bass guitar, percussion
  • Coralie Rowbotham - cello, backing vocals
  • Rachael Birkin - violin, viola, backing vocals
  • Brian Murray - handclaps, accordion, backing vocals
  • Alfie Jackson - backing vocals
  • Barbs - backing vocals
  • Bryn Fowler - backing vocals

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