Folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner announced on Monday that he will be releasing a new album in the form of a ‘best of’ compilation. Going by the name Songbook, this compilation will also contain a brand new single release called, There She Is.
There She Is will give us the first sneak peak at what’s expected for Turner’s seventh studio album, which is due in the new year. On his website’s blog, he said: “My main priority will be finishing off the new album. Hopefully it’ll be out in spring next year (with some new tunes before then), and of course there will be tour dates galore to accompany all that.”
Turner has always laid his emotions on the line with his music, discussing his feelings openly and allowing his pain or joy to seep through his lyrics. There She Is, is no different in this sense, as I’m no detective but it seems to be closely related to his new relationship. In the past, Turner has sung about his rather unlucky-in-love experiences in Substitute, detailing previous girlfriends and portraying love as the missing puzzle piece. He sang:
“But oh, what I would give, not to stumble but to really fall in love/And I could substitute my singing for the sound of someone sleeping next to me.”
Perhaps he has now found that missing puzzle piece. Many fans were quick to react to his joyous lyrics.
There is a beautiful simplicity to the new single. While it may not be Turner’s most ambitious lyrically, anything more would almost be too much. Even the accompanying music feels like a very laid-back form of rock, with many comparisons to Bruce Springsteen being made.
This isn’t Turner’s first time at a compilation album, having previously released a series of The First Three Years, The Second Three Years and The Third Three years, all containing covers and alternative versions of his songs. Songbook differs, standing aside from those previous, being the first to feature his favourite picks spanning across the past six studio albums.
Songbook is set for CD/digital release on November 24th, which might just tide us over until we get to hear some more new tunes.
You can pre-order Songbook here and listen to There She Is on Spotify now.
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