Sons of Fathers
Blanco River
Imagine country rock where the country is more folk and less honky-tonk; the rock more blues, less metal. Such is the music on Sons of Fathers’ self-titled debut, lumped misleadingly by some under the dreaded catchall phrase of Americana.
Pay no attention, either, to the Eagles and Flying Burrito Bros. comparisons. These guys are more in the style of Dillard/Clark/Gosdin, Poco and CSN, with subtle nods to Michael Nesmith, Stone Canyon Band-era Rick Nelson and even a little New Grass Revival.
In a nutshell: Texas singer-songwriters David Beck and Paul Cauthen met by chance while working on solo projects, discovered they made a great harmony duo, expanded to a band (Beck plays upright bass, Cauthen guitar) and enlisted veteran producer/steel guitarist Lloyd Maines to help create their first album.
Originally called Beck and Cauthen, the band hit a snag just as they were readying it for release when a cease-and-desist order was delivered by musical prankster Beck, forcing them to change their name. They had already chosen to name the album after one of its songs, so they simply chose to name the band after the album.
If anything, the two-month delay seems to have allowed more buzz to build. The boys are touring in earnest, and recording sessions for the sophomore effort are under way. To be sure, the debut will be a hard act to follow — but listening between the grooves one gets the sense that won’t be a problem.
Tracks
1. Weather Balloons
2. Out Of Line
3. Wind Turbines
4. Flatlands
5. The Country
6. Sons Of Fathers
7. Ruthless
8. Adam And Eve
9. Mother Dear
10. Only For A Day
Total time: 33:22
External links
artist’s website
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