Spun: Frank Turner

By Alicia Ward

Frank Turner, together with his four band members, has created an alternative rock album reminiscent of the ’80s British pop scene. Poetry of the Deed features strong acoustic guitar in “Dan’s Song,” along with head shaking songs such as “Try This At Home.”

The first song on the album, “Live Fast Die Old,” inspires personal growth and sets the tone for the rest of the album with lyrics that seem to encourages one to seize the day. “…Die Old,” although set to cheerful piano notes, articulates a powerful message of living your life full — but right — ’til old age. From mellow to upbeat, the surreal lyrics of “Isabel” to more monotonous verses on other tracks, this album is diverse but remains true to the mantra of grabbing life by the horns.

This album ends with the mainly vocal track, “Journey of Magi,” which brings into focus Frank Turner’s unique crooning. Although sometimes forced and overpowering, they remain a strong base to the album and finish it off on a soft, clear and beautifully Britpoppy note. Poetry of the Deed leaves listeners with the perfect message about life: “So enough with words and technical theses/let’s grab life by the throat and live it to pieces.”