Positive Songs for Negative People
by Frank Turner
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. BKM
    Aug 17, 2015
    8
    Frank Turner's latest studio album finds the folk punk rocker doing what he does best: writing and singing hook laden rock songs that wear their heart on their sleeve. There are a couple of awkward moments such as the extended tennis metaphor of "Love Forty Down" and the shamelessly goofy "Mittens," but even those songs lodge themselves in your head and win you over with their unabashedFrank Turner's latest studio album finds the folk punk rocker doing what he does best: writing and singing hook laden rock songs that wear their heart on their sleeve. There are a couple of awkward moments such as the extended tennis metaphor of "Love Forty Down" and the shamelessly goofy "Mittens," but even those songs lodge themselves in your head and win you over with their unabashed sincerity. England Keep My Bones was more anguished and Tape Deck Heart was more volatile, but Positive Songs still delivers its own heartfelt punch.… Expand
  2. Brainstorm123
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Scratch Sigh no More, this is the best thing I've heard in my entire life. There is not one single song on this record that is bad, or underwhelming.

    The standouts: 5: GET BETTER. A song full of raw emotion and heart with some heavy instrumentation and powerful lyrics. 4: OUT OF BREATH: Extremely loud and full of great piano, drum and guitar playing. Lyrics are ace. 3: SILENT KEY:    Scratch Sigh no More, this is the best thing I've heard in my entire life. There is not one single song on this record that is bad, or underwhelming.

    The standouts:
    5: GET BETTER. A song full of raw emotion and heart with some heavy instrumentation and powerful lyrics.
    4: OUT OF BREATH: Extremely loud and full of great piano, drum and guitar playing. Lyrics are ace.
    3: SILENT KEY: Very emotional with the best riff I've ever heard. The lyrics are true and amazing.
    2: THE NEXT STORM: Oozing with happiness and energy, it will lift you up on any bad day.
    1: GLORIOUS YOU: My favourite song of all time, its positivity and beauty are unparalleled, and its lyrics and instrumentation further prove that. One I will remember for the rest of my life. This album doesn't deserve the **** it's getting, and I think that this has truly cemented Frank as my favourite artist of all time.    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Clash Music
    Sep 8, 2015
    80
    The folk troubadour's sixth studio release has been presented as his "defining statement" and it's true, the Wessex boy has delivered something truly wonderful.
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  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Aug 17, 2015
    85
    All told, Positive Songs for Negative People is Frank Turner's most complete album since Love, Ire & Song, and perhaps his best as well.
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  3. AllMusic
    Aug 17, 2015
    70
    It's an invigorating, infectious set that reaffirms Turner's faith in music's power to motivate and heal.
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