Poetry of the Deed
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Poetry of the Deed is the third studio album by London
-based singer-songwriter Frank Turner
, released on 7 September 2009. The album was released on Xtra Mile Recordings
in the UK and Epitaph Records
worldwide.
Unlike Turner's previous solo albums, Poetry of the Deed was rehearsed, arranged and recorded with his full band. In the album's liner notes, Turner states: "this album has been more of a collaborative process than on previous efforts, so first and foremost thanks are due to Ben [Lloyd], Matt [Nasir], Tarrant [Anderson] and Nigel [Powell]."
Before recording the album, Turner and his band played four gigs in Oxford in order to road-test 14 new songs. Turner kept fans up to date during the writing and recording of the album via his blog.
The album was produced by Alex Newport
. Recording took place at Leeders Farm http://leedersfarm.com/ in Norwich
and the producer's own Future Shock Studio http://www.futureshockstudio.com/ in Brooklyn
, NYC.
The album's first single was "The Road" which received the status as 'Hottest Record in the World Today' by BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe
on July 14, 2009. The title track, "Poetry of the Deed", was released as its second single.
The iTunes
deluxe version of the album includes five bonus acoustic tracks along with the music video for "The Road".
London
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-based singer-songwriter Frank Turner
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
, released on 7 September 2009. The album was released on Xtra Mile Recordings
Xtra Mile Recordings
Xtra Mile Recordings are an independent record label based in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release rock albums and singles...
in the UK and Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
worldwide.
Unlike Turner's previous solo albums, Poetry of the Deed was rehearsed, arranged and recorded with his full band. In the album's liner notes, Turner states: "this album has been more of a collaborative process than on previous efforts, so first and foremost thanks are due to Ben [Lloyd], Matt [Nasir], Tarrant [Anderson] and Nigel [Powell]."
Background
After extensive touring behind the release of Love, Ire & Song in 2008, Turner began writing new material, with a few songs (Live Fast, Die Old & Dan's Song) appearing at gigs in late 2008.Before recording the album, Turner and his band played four gigs in Oxford in order to road-test 14 new songs. Turner kept fans up to date during the writing and recording of the album via his blog.
The album was produced by Alex Newport
Alex Newport
Alex Newport is a Grammy-nominated record producer, mixer and engineer, based in New York City.Newport was born in Wolverhampton, UK, in 1970 and grew up in the Midlands area....
. Recording took place at Leeders Farm http://leedersfarm.com/ in Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
and the producer's own Future Shock Studio http://www.futureshockstudio.com/ in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, NYC.
The album's first single was "The Road" which received the status as 'Hottest Record in the World Today' by BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
on July 14, 2009. The title track, "Poetry of the Deed", was released as its second single.
The iTunes
ITunes Store
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deluxe version of the album includes five bonus acoustic tracks along with the music video for "The Road".
Track listing
iTunes bonus trackMusicians
- Frank TurnerFrank TurnerFrank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
- vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica - Ben LloydBen LloydBen Lloyd is a musician and producer / recording engineer based in Oxford, England. He currently plays electric guitar for Frank Turner and is a member of the British rock band Dive Dive. He also recorded and produced Frank Turner's first EP Campfire Punkrock and his first two albums Sleep Is for...
- electric guitar, mandolin, vocals - Tarrant AndersonTarrant AndersonTarrant Anderson is a musician based in Oxford, England. He currently plays bass guitar for Frank Turner and is a member of the British rock band Dive Dive. He was previously a member of the British punk band Dustball...
- bass guitar - Matt Nasir - piano, organ, keyboards, vocals
- Nigel PowellNigel PowellNigel Powell is a multi-instrumental musician from Abingdon, England. He currently works as Frank Turner's live and studio drummer and is a member of the Oxford based alternative rock band Dive Dive. He was formerly a member of Unbelievable Truth...
- drums, percussion, vocals - Anna Jenkins - fiddle ("Sons of Liberty")
- Marika Hughes - cello ("Faithful Son", "Our Lady of the Campfires")
Recording personnel
- Alex NewportAlex NewportAlex Newport is a Grammy-nominated record producer, mixer and engineer, based in New York City.Newport was born in Wolverhampton, UK, in 1970 and grew up in the Midlands area....
- producer, engineer, mixing - Dean Curtis - studio assistant
- Chris TabronChris TabronChris Tabron is a record producer, mixer, and engineer based in Los Angeles and New York City. He is a house engineer at and a producer and engineer for Mirrorball Music, a production company formed by mix engineer Tony Maserati and writer-producer Stefan Skarbek...
- mixing assistant - Frank Arkwright - mastering
Artwork
- Chris Bourke - woodcuts
- Alex Newport - band photopraph
- Graham Smith - solo photograph
- Ben Morse - live band photograph