#third three years

Frank is the nicest person I've ever interviewed and I always love the opportunity to meet him, and he's kept my badge from my last interview :)  

The next slab of music is Turner's more recent covers and collaborations ranging from the sublime (Emily Barker's "Fields of June," contributing vocals) and the affecting ("Big Foot" by The Weakerthans, previously unheard) to the raucous ("Happy New Year" with Jon Snodgrass), and the unexpected (a Noel Coward cover). Throw in some true American classics such as "American Girl" by Tom Petty and "Pancho & Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt and you have an intriguing glimpse into Turner's diverse musical leanings. The compilation concludes with a number of live and alternative versions of Turner's songs and one Bruce Springsteen cover, the timeless "Born To Run." Matt Nasir from The Sleeping Souls accompanies Turner on incredible, new, stripped-back & raw versions of "Plain Sailing Weather," "Tell Tale Signs" and "The Way I Tend To Be," while the rest of the Souls get an outing on the appropriate, final, full-band live version of "Dan's Song." The past three years has been an astonishing time for Frank Turner. It has seen his latest full-length album, Tape Deck Heart, enter the UK Charts at Number 2; previous albums, England Keep My Bones and Love Ire & Song, being certified gold and silver respectively, selling out Wembley Arena, playing the London Olympics Opening Ceremony and headlining his own UK arena tour. And probably, most importantly, winning "Celebrity Mastermind." It's a testament to his relentless work ethic that he's also managed to amass a variety of music that makes up this 20+ track selection. Comprised of original songs, live takes, covers, digital only tracks and songs from tribute albums, iTunes sessions, guest spots and collaborations, unreleased or unheard demos and radio sessions, The Third Three Years is a must have for any Frank Turner fans and collectors alike. Frank Turner will be making live and speaking appearances in the U.S. around SXSW this March (including a headlining slot on the Xtra Mile Recordings/INgrooves/Flood Magazine Party on Wednesday, March 18) and throughout 2015. More dates and performances to be announced soon.  Frank Turner - The Third Three Years tracklisting: 01 - Somebody To Love (Queen cover - Record Store Day 7")     02 - Hits & Mrs (Losing Days EP)     03 - Sweet Albion Blues (Polaroid Picture EP)     04 - Riot Song (Fuck the Fire EP) 05 - Something of Freedom (demo)     06 - Fields of June (w/ Emily Barker/Red Clay Halo)     07 - Happy New Year (w/ Jon Snodgrass)     08 - American Girl (Tom Petty cover - home demo)     09 - There Are Bad Times Just Around the Corner (Noel Coward cover - Franz Nicolay split EP)     10 - Pancho & Lefty (Townes Van Zandt cover - Spotify Session EP w/ Jim Eno)     11 - Big Foot (The Weakerthans cover - home demo) 12 - Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney/Wings cover - iTunes session) 13 - The Corner (Cory Branan cover) 14 - Keira (Tony Sly cover from The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute) 15 - Plain Sailing Weather (w/ Matt Nasir - The Cutting Room sessions) 16 - Tell Tale Signs (w/ Matt Nasir - iTunes sessions) 17 - The Way I Tend To Be (w/ Matt Nasir - iTunes sessions) 18 - The Ballad of Me and My Friends (live from Twin Cities, Minnesota) 19 - Broken Piano (home demo) 20 - Born To Run (Bruce Springsteen cover - The Cutting Room sessions) 21 - Dan's Song (full band - live)

This is available for pre-order digitally from XMR for now, but coming soon will be fun physical bundle options!