Be More Kind
by Frank Turner
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Clash Music
    May 14, 2018
    60
    Turner’s inconsistent seventh LP may not compare with the likes of ‘Love Ire & Song’ and ‘Poetry Of The Deed’ but a willingness to experiment paired with a deceptively simple message make it a decent, if unremarkable addition to his stellar back catalogue.

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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. sperona
    May 8, 2018
    3
    I've been through the album a handful of times now and the best way I can describe it is generic and disappointingly bland. Devoid of anyI've been through the album a handful of times now and the best way I can describe it is generic and disappointingly bland. Devoid of any genuine heart or purpose. It feels like another step down in Frank's race to the bottom to join the rest of the mass appeal, overly produced, top-40 radio plays. Most of the album fades into the background, failing to stand out or draw you in. The couple of tracks that do garner some attention have little in the way of substance and lack that feeling of being genuine that I feel used to make Frank's songwriting so stellar.

    Also, for an album that was supposed to feature a healthy dose of Frank's, typically very insightful, political commentary, everything feels very carefully prepared and presented. As if a PR firm carefully poured over the lyrics. Leaving just the few things that had the smallest potential to offend anyone's personal views. For a man who used to freely speak his mind and share his world views, this is the safest he's played it and he seems more and more reluctant to speak his mind the broader his fan base grows.

    All in all, if you can stream it from a music service you already subscribe to it's probably worth a listen, but it's not one I'd drop money specifically on and there's nothing from this album that I'll be adding to my regular rotation of Frank songs sadly.    … Full Review »
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