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FAVOURITE SONS
Big Beat / Gospel / Tropical

New album well underway. Stay tuned.



Brooklyn, New York
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Member Since1/5/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.favouritesons.com
Band MembersK Griffin J Tripp M Werth AJ Edmiston
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   About FAVOURITE SONS
The Hip Clip presents Favourite Sons




"All too infrequently do modern rock albums sound cohesive enough to evoke a mood or a feeling that carries through every song, while also allowing the individual songs room to change, both musically and lyrically. Favourite Sons has managed to create such an album, one reminiscent of an American western: a huge, raw, brutal, lonely and beautiful cry on a darkening horizon. Born when four members of Philly's Aspera joined with ex-Rollerskate Skinny member Ken Griffin as lead vocalist and songwriter, Favourite Sons' debut Down Beside Your Beauty examines the complexities of love, fear and regret. The band does so in such an unabashedly raw manner that it seems as though they've stripped everything down its base elements — there isn't a guitar solo or overly processed effect on the entire album, and Griffin's command of both language and imagery is chilling without a single unnecessary word. "When You're Away From Me," the album's opener, repeats its chorus three times: "When you're away from me / it makes me feel so sad / because of the things I know / about you and the world." It's an incredibly simple statement, yet somehow the start of a million unanswered questions, all set to a blisteringly pure rock soundtrack.

And yet, beneath the straightforward sound that appears on the surface, the band excels in changing the tone and direction of a song. The bass and tom-heavy rock swagger of "Rise Up" paired with Griffin's warnings ("Beware of my hatred" and "Don't tell another man to calm down, man") seem to hint at something foreboding at best. When the chorus kicks in and Griffin pleads, "Everybody, everywhere should try a little harder if they can," it's enough to make you do just that.

Throughout the album, Griffin gracefully slips in hints of social critique and nationalism (although not of the American variety — Griffin was born and raised in Ireland). But talking about insecurity, fear and loss of love remains the band's true talent, one no other rock band in 2006 even comes close to touching. When the album's closer comes around ("Things That We Do To Each Other," the most epic and heartbreaking song on the record) Griffin's response to much of his own self-doubt seems vastly simple and apt: 'The love has got to me.'"

From Stop Smiling, written by Ben Fasman

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RICH to the T to the R

RICH to the T to the R



Sep 14 2009 10:54 PM

Hello Sons,
Hope you are all doing well. I've been listening to the record again recently, and still think it is a great piece of art. Ken, your vocals are genius. None of these modern rockers know how to deliver a voc like you...
Stay true,
cheers!
OFFICE

OFFICE



Sep 14 2009 10:54 PM

i can't wait for the new record. hope you guys are doing well. i was a lil' tossed the last time we played together, but it was such an amazing experience. take care of yourselves.
MaMa

MaMa



Sep 14 2009 10:54 PM

KenneetH!!! i miss my snakeMatt! when am i getting my live performance? my b day is the 30th;) hint...hint...
LadySoniaL

Sonia Lorraine



Sep 14 2009 10:53 PM

hello.  smiles.
Bitch Trifecta

Bitch Trifecta



Sep 14 2009 10:53 PM

So glad you posted "you're the beat in my heart"! That was my favorite song when I saw you all play in Boston!
Dáinne

Dáinne



Sep 14 2009 10:52 PM

That there does be lovely music you do be making keno.
See ya in N.Y, Ri?
Il duce

Il duce



Sep 14 2009 10:52 PM

I'm your biggest fan (289lb).
Pete Winwood

Pete Winwood



Apr 1 2009 5:08 PM

best wishes
pete
Mark GEARY

Mark GEARY



Mar 11 2009 5:45 PM

hey there ken -amazing songs on here- no surprise really --
coming over to new york for a live recording of some shows.

if your around-
THE PARK SIDE LOUNGE ON THE 24TH OF APRIL

AND A SPECIAL ONE ON THE 26TH OF APRIL IN THE SCRATCHER.

JUST LIKE OLD TIMES.

ALL LOVE MARKY GEARY
nobody

nobody



Mar 2 2009 10:54 PM

Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Jan 23 2009 11:20 PM

Have a fantastic weekend!!!

Happy New Year!

Best wishes!

LIFE-MUSIC-LOVE
dead bees records

Pierre Priot



Jan 23 2009 11:19 PM

hey guys,

your album has been on my heavy rotation playlist for two years now.
is there any new material coming up?

cheers,

p
Dean-o

Dean Kousoulas



Jan 23 2009 11:19 PM

Any word on a new album guys? I saw you open for James Blunt a couple years back at Radio City, and been a fan ever since.
Shawn

Shawn



Dec 15 2008 3:54 PM

Hey I see you're online - when's your new record coming out? I'm really jonesing for some of Ken's whoa-whoa-whooaaaaaooo.
ababeonlegs

ababeonlegs



Jan 1 2009 6:22 PM

Just like to wish you a happy, healthy and properous New Year.
May it hold all you want it to for you and yours xxx
nobody

nobody



Oct 21 2008 8:42 PM

SONS!
Coraleena Ellis Reggae/Nu Lovers

Coraleena  Ellis Reggae/Nu Lovers



Dec 1 2008 11:47 AM

Sending love and blessings to you. Thank you for being a friend.
Wishing you sunshine every day
Pop Conspiracy™

Pop Conspiracy™



Nov 25 2008 7:59 AM

You have interesting music.
Thanks for the add!
Eric_is_my_name

Eric_is_my_name



Nov 10 2008 5:55 PM

I keep checking back for tour dates! One of these days…

Also, nice to see you have a link to Lifelong Friendship Society.
_E
kristie lee

kristie lee krause



Nov 26 2008 8:43 PM

..............From Emulsion Emotion......
Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Sep 15 2008 5:24 PM

Hello
I wish you a clean sky and fantastic week...



LIFE-MUSIC-LOVE
Zoe

Zoe



Sep 17 2008 7:51 PM

ciao...grazie per l'amicizia!!
Zoe
Angela

Angela I. songwriter, a.mgmt



Aug 26 2008 1:58 AM

Hey Guys, thanks so much!

Angela
Lostdog in Loveland

Lostdog in Loveland



Aug 8 2008 5:22 PM

still waiting for a new york show
Dean-o

Dean Kousoulas



Aug 8 2008 4:18 AM

When can we expect the next album? You guys are fantastic.
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