Open Book (Fatherson album)
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| Released | 3 June 2016 | |||
| Length | 42:23 | |||
| Label | EasyLife/Sony | |||
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Open Book is the second studio album from Scottish alternative rock band Fatherson and was released on 3 June 2016.[1] The album includes the singles "Always", "Lost Little Boys" and "Just Past the Point of Breaking". The album marks the band's first release with their new label Easy Life/Sony Music UK.
Singles
[edit]- "Always" was released as the album's lead single on 25 November 2015.[2]
- "Lost Little Boys" was released as the album's second single on 9 February 2016.[3]
- "Just Past the Point of Breaking" was released as the album's third single on 10 May 2016.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 56/100[5] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| The Skinny |   [6] |
| Rock Sound | 7/10[7] |
Open Book was released following Fatherson's headline UK and highlands tour, with album launches occurring in Glasgow and London.[8]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Just Past the Point of Breaking" | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Always" | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Lost Little Boys" | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Wondrous Heart" | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Joanna" | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Younger Days" | 3:22 |
| 7. | "Open Book" | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Forest" | 3:51 |
| 9. | "Kids" | 3:25 |
| 10. | "Stop the Car" | 3:19 |
| 11. | "Sleeping Over" | 4:13 |
| 12. | "Chasing Ghosts" | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 42:23 | |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[9] | 46 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[10] | 2 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Release date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 June 2016 | CD, digital download, vinyl | Easy Life/Sony Records |
References
[edit]- ^ "Fatherson to release Open Book in June". TeamRock. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ FathersonVEVO (25 November 2015), Fatherson - Always, retrieved 7 June 2016
- ^ FathersonVEVO (9 February 2016), Fatherson - Lost Little Boys, retrieved 7 June 2016
- ^ FathersonVEVO (10 May 2016), Fatherson - Just Past the Point of Breaking, retrieved 7 June 2016
- ^ "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ Sully, George (26 May 2016). "The Skinny Review". The Skinny. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ Lloyd, Gav (2 June 2016). "Rock Sound Review". Rock Sound. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Album Review: Fatherson - Open Book". Backseat Mafia. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
External links
[edit]- "Fatherson - 'Open Book' Gatefold Vinyl". Fatherson. Retrieved 7 June 2016.