If you ever heard Turner’s previous band, post-hardcore outfit Million Dead, then it might seem quite a shock, not only the difference in style of his solo work, but how his new material completely outclasses his former band. Photosynthesis is a powerful sing-along alt-country classic. Yet, the punk influence is very much a part of it from the gang vocal opening to the anti-conformity lyrical theme about not doing what is expected of you; getting married, having kids, working the same job for 50 years.
“I won’t sit down, I won’t shut up but most of all I won’t grow up” he snarls in the chorus before the song turns into a ho-down. This is a powerful piece of music with a huge crossover appeal and one that will leave you wanting to play it over and over again. Brilliant!