Frank Turner, who released Tape Deck Heart in 2013, has announced a new EP titled Polaroid Picture for the coming year, set for release on Feb. 3. The EP is five songs long and features 3 covers, including Weakerthans.
1. Polaroid Picture
2. The Modern Leper (Frightened Rabbit)
3. Plea From A Cat Named Virtute (The Weakerthans)
4. Who’s Got A Match (Biffy Clyro)
5. Sweet Albion Blues
Source: punknews.org
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