Be More Kind
| Frank Turner
Be More Kind
Be More Kind is the seventh studio album by English singer-songwriter Frank Turner, released on 4 May 2018 by Xtra Mile Recordings. - Wikipedia
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NME
2018 - The folk-rock star has something to say again.
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Drowned in Sound
2018 - Overall, the album is thought-provoking and relevant.
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Spill Magazine
2018 - Be More Kind is an album, it flows, and has many themes interwoven throughout the 13 songs.
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Pop Matters
2018 - He reminds us of our common humanity.
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The Guardian
2018 - The provocative singer-songwriter balances the profane and the polite with a set that triggers a joyous mass sing-along.
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Clash Magazine
2018 - An inconsistent but ultimately pleasing return.
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Will Not Fade
2018 - Not a strong cohesive album, but still good enough that I’ll keep listening to it.
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Punk News
2018 - Frank Turner wears his new positive message on his sleeve, projects it to the masses and eagerly awaits you singing the words back to him.
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The Young Folks
2018 - This gradient ride between reassurance and alarming pervades much of the album.
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The Current
2018 - Frank Turner is a man who hasn't given up the fight. He's like a good old fashioned busker singing songs for the people in a world that's out of control.
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musicOMH
2018 - Despite this, however, the record is refreshingly honest and delivers a timeless message with passion and plenty of anthemic hooks.
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New Noise Magazine
2018 - Turner’s music and message have always been about inclusion and acceptance, but he takes that one step further with Be More Kind, imploring listeners to take a step back, breathe, and remember that all humans are deserving of love and understanding.
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The AU Review
2018 - Overall it feels like a message of love and hope, which is pretty much what we all need right now.
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xs noize
2018 - Be More Kind is undoubtedly a courageous stride outside of Frank Turner’s melodic remit.
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All Music
2018 - Be More Kind is musically inventive in its use of punk, folk, soul, and electronica but deceptively simple in its message, which is as complex as the times we live in. R
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Louder than War
The punk folk chameleon is back in fine form with his seventh solo album and it sounds refreshing and summery despite the themes of the songs dealing with this crazy world in which we live. Wayne Carey reviews the Frank Turner’s latest outpourings.
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Newsday
2018 - A political indie-rock album that advocates for finding common ground.
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Louder Sound
2018 - While Be More Kind might present a shift back to the political, musically it's quite unlike anything Turner's done before.
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Hot Press
2018 - The result is that Be More Kind never finds a cohesive tone.
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Under the Radar Magazine
2018 - They're less didactic and revolutionary, however, than they are personal and emotional, relying on Turner's empathy for those suffering at the hands of oppressive forces.
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SCAN
2018 - Overall, Turner’s new album is one of quelled rage matured by age.
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Maximum Volume Music
2018 - Some work better than others and a few are downright brilliant, but it almost doesn’t matter.
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The Sound Board Reviews
2018 - Be More Kind feels like one hell of a misstep, one that doesn’t accentuate the talents of anyone involved, and ends up squandering a perfectly decent concept on a shuffling, middle-of-the-road chore to get through.
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Express & Star
2018 - It is one of the better efforts with its snarling interludes. But a lot of this is a tad mundane.
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Dead Press
2018 - ‘Be More Kind’ is a versatile, hopeful, and enjoyable record that’s easy to listen to and perfect for sunny days.
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Salute
2018 - This is definitely a record to listen to with an open heart and an open mind.
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The Edge
2018 - A worthy, if somewhat chaotic, follow-up to Frank Turner's previous releases.
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Inhailer
2018 - A clear, necessary message conveyed through pop music that feels a little stale.
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Chorus.fm
2018 - or some fans, this will be enough, but for most, Be More Kind’s stronger cuts will likely fill up space on a playlist as we patiently wait for Turner to either further evolve or get back to what he does best.
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God Is The TV Zine
2018 - Be More Kind is yet another fantastic collection from one of the UK’s most established and much loved artists.
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Metro
2018 - Turner’s last two albums were largely inspired by his personal life but here he mixes songs about his inner demons with political material.
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Swansea Student Media
2018 - Be More Kind is a huge success, and will without doubt appeal to a wider range of listeners to previous albums.
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Punktastic
2018 - t may not feel as blood-pumping as his more fast-paced early work, and it may not be the collection of life stories from the troubled troubadour of East London, but it is the work of a gifted songwriter expanding his perspective to include everyone from both sides of the socio-political divide.
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The Student Playlist
2018 - Be More Kind is a pop album after all, and unashamedly so.
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Teen Ink
2018 - He’s created a record for the times, one that will get you thinking about our culture – and one that will definitely make you a little kinder.
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Renowned for Sound
2018 - Overall, Frank Turner put together an outstanding album that covers politics, environmental issues and more.
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The Modern Record
2018 - The concept of the record in human kindness and empathy, is at the least a concise one.
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Already Heard
2018 - Understandably, the combination of political uncertainty and Turner‘s reflective words means ‘Be More Kind’ is a record that requires patience, yet the musical substance that supports his empathetic lyrics makes for a difficult listen.
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Spectrum Culture
2018 - By the end of the experience, you no longer think about Frank Turner with the limitations you might have placed upon him in the past.
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VultureHound Magazine
2018 - Be More Kind is a record full of raw emotion, which is intricately woven with such boldness and depth.
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Hysteria Magazine
2018 - Frank Turner gets points for this album because it’s Frank Turner and he’s one of the best, but perhaps he’s the best because his focus has largely been on music and not madness.
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Rush on Rock
2018 - Be More Kind is likely to be the most pivotal album Frank Turner will ever release, and there is a strong sense that he has got the balance right between new and old.
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NARC Magazine
2018 - As ever, Frank Turner has a gentler side, as he tries to hold on to what little humanity he sees left.
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The Times
2018 - He has returned to political rage on Be More Kind.
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Obsess XNS
2018 - There isn’t a single bad song on this album. Be More Kind is a solid take in 2018.
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Culture Fly
2018 - It’s the sort of quality music we’ve come to expect from Turner but with a slightly different approach.
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the indie masterplan
2018 - As expected, lyrically is where the album excels itself.
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The London Economic
2018 - Overall it stands head and shoulders above most records of the same ilk released this year, and with plenty more on the horizon I’d say this has to be considered to be the benchmark.
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Loud Adventure
2018 - This album is definitely a new direction for the band but the tracks do mix well with the rest of the back catalogue.
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Mosh
2018 - e More Kind is perhaps the most beautiful Frank Turner album to date, featuring some of his finest songwriting yet.
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Original Rock
2018 - ‘Be More Kind’ is another solid release and these tracks have the making of becoming (even) more crowd-pleasing Frank Turner live favourites.
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Loudsound Magazine
2018 - Ultimately, Be More Kind is a delightful record and, more importantly, Frank Turner finds his song-writing prowess at its best in quite a while.
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The Indy Review
2018 - It’s a big step forward for Turner, and definitely worth a listen.
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Noizze
2018 - Whilst some elements were admittedly more experimental, it's still worthy of your time.
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Before We Get Bored
2018 - A wonderful new album. On the one hand definitely different. On the other hand: Pure Frank Turner.
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