Young Beauties and Fools
| Young Beauties and Fools | ||||
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| Released | October 13, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | February–March 2017 | |||
| Studio | Catherine North Studio, Hamilton, Ontario | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, hard rock, Southern rock, heartland rock | |||
| Length | 32:29 | |||
| Label | Black Box | |||
| Producer | Fast Friends | |||
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| Singles from Young Beauties and Fools | ||||
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Young Beauties and Fools is the second album by Canadian rock band the Glorious Sons. Released on October 13, 2017, Young Beauties and Fools contains the singles "S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)", "Everything Is Alright" and "Josie". "Everything Is Alright" peaked at #1 on the Canadian Alternative rock radio charts, and saw airplay internationally including being championed by DJ Daniel P. Carter on BBC Radio 1 in the UK.[1] "Everything Is Alright" was named the #3 song of 2017 by Edge 102.1[2] and the #28 song of 2017 by Indie 88.
The album was written in under two weeks.[3] Music Existence called it "a tightly produced, unapologetically fun record" which "provides a genuine, unpretentious look into the emotional volatility of youth."[4] The Soundboard Reviews called Young Beauties and Fools "an album that’s perfectly listenable and, for the most part, likable, but would be an absolute nightmare to dissect in depth, simply because there’s so little there."[5] The Spill Magazine praised the album as "relatable and catchy", "an easy listen with a whole lot of heart."[6]
At the Juno Awards of 2018, Young Beauties and Fools won the Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year.[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Brett Emmons, Jay Emmons, Christopher Koster, Christopher Huot, Adam Paquette, Tom Peyton, Ryan Spraker, and Frederik Thaae.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Poor Heart" | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Josie" | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Everything Is Alright" | 3:13 |
| 4. | "Come Down" | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Hide My Love" | 2:57 |
| 6. | "Godless, Graceless and Young" | 3:12 |
| 7. | "My Blood" | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Sawed Off Shotgun" | 3:15 |
| 9. | "So Much Love to Give" | 3:12 |
| 10. | "Thank You for Saying Goodbye" | 3:33 |
| Total length: | 32:29 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
The Glorious Sons
- Brett Emmons – vocals, keyboards
- Jay Emmons – guitar
- Chris Koster – guitar
- Chris Huot – bass
- Adam Paquette – drums
Technical
- Fast Friends – production
- Matty Green – mixing
- Harry Hess – mastering
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[9] | 16 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Radio 1 Rocks Highlights, Rock Show with Daniel P Carter - BBC Radio 1". BBC. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "The Edge's Top 20 Songs of 2017". 102.1 the Edge. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
- ^ "WATCH: The Glorious Sons Talk Songwriting & Selecting Songs for 'Young Beauties & Fools' [Pt. 2]". Alt 94.7. November 15, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Jacobs, Dana (October 13, 2017). "Album Review: The Glorious Sons – Young Beauties and Fools". Music Existence. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: 'Young Beauties And Fools' by The Glorious Sons". Soundboard Reviews. October 13, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ Bossy, Gabrielle. "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE GLORIOUS SONS – YOUNG BEAUTIES AND FOOLS". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- ^ "Junos 2018: the complete list of winners". CBC News, · March 25, 2018
- ^ "Young Beauties and Fools / The Glorious Sons / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ "The Glorious Sons Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – The Glorious Sons – Young Beauties and Fools". Music Canada. Retrieved May 13, 2025.