Nonetheless, with its rock and acoustic melodies, Frank Turner’s most recent release gives indie/rock fans something new to listen to.With news that tapes are in fact not dead, Jason Kennedy rounds up the best cassette players for home listening and advises on what to look out for when buying vintage. Loud drums and anthem-like lyrics are added towards the end, bringing the album to a reflective close.Īlthough the majority of Tape Deck Heart’s songs are solid, some of the tracks blend together, creating dull moments. The lyrics are sang, sometimes spoken, very slowly, the song plays for over three minutes, using very little instruments. In “Broken Piano,” Frank Turner reflects on himself. It’s much more positive than the rest of the album as it sings “this isn’t where it ends, the world will keep on turning” and “we’ll all make more mistakes, we’ll all have time to make amends.” It ends with the chorus repeated “time it will change but don’t you forget: you are the only brother I’ve got,” giving a sense of a loving, cherished brotherhood. “Oh Brother” is another fast rock song, leaving behind the deep lyrics and chords for a relaxed, carefree sound. Its very slow and simple, the lyrics spoken at times, ending with repeated “I don’t love you anymore” whispers. “Anymore” tells another slow story, this time about romance and sadness. It starts out with a bluesy, folksy slow sound, progressively using more rock and roll and declarative vocals. Similarly, “Fisher King Blues” reflects on moments in life. Starting out acoustic, but getting faster as it goes, “Four Simple Words” has a more carefree, positive message, the four simple words being “I want to dance.” It’s fast and declarative center resembles Dropkick Murphys and Arctic Monkeys.Ĭonveying a singular moment, “Polaroid Picture” is nostalgic, telling a story about childhood friendship in which “we used to be brothers, superheroes and warriors.” The song is rock, bringing back the sounds of the beginning of the album. In keeping with the new, leisurely sound “Tell Tale Signs” is lovingly angry, its lyrics “God dammit Amy, we’re not kids any more, you can’t just keep waltzing out of my life, leaving clothes on my bedroom floor.” It’s slower, acoustic and mello, moving the album into another realm. With less rock, “Good & Gone” is not as regretful, and more settled, than previous tracks. The lyrics show off Frank Turner’s writing ability, chanting “because I’ve said I love you so many times that the words kinda die in my mouth.” Continuing to apologize, “Plain Sailing Weather” is a simple rock song, playing sadly and angrily as the chorus yells “give me one fine day of plain sailing weather, and I can fuck up anything, anything.”
Introducing a folksy sound, “The Way I Tend to Be” is a bit slower, but keeps the same apologetic theme.
A continuum of “Recovery,” “Losing Days” has a similar theme of lost moments with lyrics like “greatness slips by,” but uses reflective rock beats in exchange for cheerful ones. Although the song’s lyrics express an uphill battle, the notes are carefree and upbeat. While some of the album’s songs sound too similar, becoming tiresome, most will keep alternative/rock listeners interested.Įxpressing eagerness and regret with the first few tracks, Tape Deck Heart opens with “Recovery,” a light rock song. Singing of regret and angst, dancing, love, and time gone by, Frank Turner covers themes that are both mature and moody, conveying the ups and downs of life. The songs are indie fresh, combining sounds from British rock, punk, emo, and folk. Fire Note Says: Frank Turner’s most recent release is fresh, combining indie and British rock, punk, emo, and folk.Īlbum Review: Those new to Frank Turner’s music might be surprised that his most recent release, Tape Deck Heart, is his fifth full-length album.
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