" Love Ire and Song" is the second album by English Folk artist "Frank Turner" and while this album is a restatement of ideas from his first album, "Sleep is for the Weak", the ideas are restated in a way that they feel fresh. The production quality has also stepped up and the addition of Turner's backing band " The Sleeping Souls" gives the album a much fuller presence. Turner's penchant for lyric and song writing are on full display in this album as almost every song on this album, except for one, is a great and memorable song in its own right but when all the songs are put together they create a tremendous listening experience that never overstays its welcome, clocking in at just over 45 minutes long.
With this album it's easy to see why Turner has gained such a large following in the folk scene. His writing is about problems that everyone faces and how he deals with them. Songs having to do with such things as the death of a close friend and how to cope with it(Long Live the Queen). Of wanting to continue advancing as a person chasing their dreams while never forgetting that life is about living and that sometimes growing up isn't the best in every situation (Photosynthesis).
If you're looking for an album to just listen to and have a good time without too much though needed, this album works very well. If you want an album that you can analyze and see what the artist wants you to see through their writing, and to share their journey with you, then this album is great for that too. This album is a must buy in my opinion and to not listen to it would be unfortunate as you would be missing out on a great experience, nothing revolutionary, but something great throughout.
Standout Tracks: "Photosynthesis", "Long Live the Queen", " Substitute", and "Love Ire and Song."
Tracks you can afford to skip: "Love Worth Keeping"
