Open Book Fatherson

• 1 Just Past the Point of Breaking 04:05
• 2 Always 03:12
• 3 Lost Little Boys 03:17
• 4 Wondrous Heart 04:11
• 5 Joanna 03:40
• 6 Younger Days 03:22
• 7 Open Book 03:10
• 8 Forest 03:51
• 9 Kids 03:25
• 10 Stop the Car 03:19
• 11 Sleeping Over 04:15
• 12 Chasing Ghosts 03:52
• Total Runtime 43:39

Info for Open Book

Scottish trio Fatherson releases their new album 'Open Book'. The 12 track album shows the growth and maturity of the band as songwriters whist retaining their already classic sound. With grand anthemic tracks such as opening track ‘Just Past The Point Of Breaking’ and the touching vulnerability of ‘Younger Days’. It was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales with Bruce Rintoul (Twin Atlantic and Eliza and the Bear) and mixed by Adam Noble (Placebo. Nothing But Thieves). ‘Always’ was a good taster for the record with its momentous climb to a climatic chorus and second single ‘Lost Little Boys’ tells a tale of friendship and growing up with a hypnotic drum beat driving the song along.

„Open Book almost sounds like a live album in itself. The sheer power of the band that becomes apparent suggests there aren’t many stages they’d struggle to hold down. Far from alternative one-trick ponies, however, ‘Wondrous Heart‘ slows things down a little and introduces the band’s more poppy/R ‘n’ B sound, with the synth prominent for the first time on the record. Things slow down a touch further with ‘Joanna’; a gentler, romantic pine where the almost quivering lead vocals take the spotlight. It has been said that a great performance starts fast, slows down and ends with a bang. Apply the theory to Open Book and by the conclusion of ‘Younger Days’ you’ll likely feel halfway there. The album’s title track is a standout; where the varying sounds meet in the middle in an explosive call to action that appears to have single written all over it. ‘Forest’ and ‘Kids’ resume normal service somewhat before the rockier ‘Stop The Car’ takes things up a gear one last time. It all begins to fade out appropriately with ‘Chasing Ghosts’, before ‘Sleeping Over’ acts as a fittingly reflective finale: “What do we say when we leave? I’ve never really been good at these things.” On the contrary, this album holds Fatherson up as one of the best bands in Scotland. If they can come close to replicating the sound of this album onstage, live attendees are in for a belter.“ (Robbie Thomson, www.tenementtv.com)

Carefully constructed, straight-to-the-point songs. Soaring, sweeping, swooning songs that rise up, and fall back down in a graceful incline.' (Clash Magazine)

“Anthems of introspection, sonnets of profound emotion and moments of sheer ecstasy” (Rock Sound)

Ross Leighton, guitar, vocals
Marc Strain, bass
Greg Walkinshaw, drums

Fatherson
are a band based in Glasgow and formed in Kilmarnock. They have been making waves in the Scottish music scene following a string of supports with bands such as Frightened Rabbit, Panic! at the Disco, Feeder, Twin Atlantic and Idlewild.

Fatherson have released two singles. “Hometown”, through King Tuts Recordings, showcases the band’s ability to write anthemic indie songs that will be running around your head for weeks to come. 2012 saw the release of “First Born”, strengthening the band's reputation & helping to build a fanbase all over the country.

Following the inclusion of a song on BBC Radio 1's Introducing playlist, the band performed on the BBC Introducing stage at T in the Park where their set was aired on BBC2. Gaining experience through further festival appearances during the summer culminated in a trip to America for an industry showcase, laying the foundations there for the future.

Fatherson completed 2012 with their biggest headline tour to date packing out venues such as The Garage in Glasgow, the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh and The Ironworks in Inverness.

In 2013, in-between recording their debut album, the band played around the country including appearances at The Great Escape in Brighton, This Is Fake DIY at The Old Blue Last in London, Stag & Dagger at the ABC 1 in Glasgow and the Main Stage at Rockness.

In 2014, the band released their debut album I Am An Island through a record label set up by their management. The band and label worked together to independently finance and release the record without the standard record company structure. The release was a success and went to No.11 in the Scottish Album Chart, Top 40 UK Indie charts and peaked at No.5 on the iTunes alternative chart. The first single "I Like Not Knowing" received airplay throughout BBC Radio 1 with support from Dj's such as Greg James, Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens and Ally McCrae. The band then toured throughout the UK pulling their biggest audiences to date, culminating in a sold out show in front of an 800 strong crowd at Glasgow's Arches. Fatherson played at festivals throughout the UK and performed again at T in the Park, this time at King Tut's Tent. The band embarked on a UK and European tour supporting We Were Promised Jetpacks and released their latest single "Mine For Me" on 21 July.

This album contains no booklet.