Normal Fears (album)

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Normal Fears
Studio album by
Fatherson
ReleasedApril 22, 2022 (2022-04-22)
Recorded2020–2022
StudioVarious; Kilmarnock and Glasgow, Scotland
GenreAlternative rock, modern rock[1]
Length43:22
LabelEasy Life
ProducerFatherson
Fatherson chronology
Sum of All Your Parts
(2018) 		Normal Fears
(2022)

Normal Fears is the fourth studio album released by Scottish alternative rock group Fatherson. The album was released on 22 April 2022 through Easy Life.[1]

Background and recording[edit]

The album is described as "a lush lesson in letting go. Gorgeous, groove-led singalongs steeped in electronics find the band in a playful mode, putting break-ups, old ways of working and everyday worries behind them to start afresh, sunny side up".[1] The album focuses on darker themes of life, with lead singer Ross Leighton saying "As Scots, it’s not in our nature to be optimistic. We find it easier to focus on the bad things in life rather than the good. This time, the darkness leads into light. This is not a break-up album, it’s a build yourself back up album". The album was written and recorded by the band remotely, with lead singer spending his time in his hometown of Kilmarnock, with bassist Marc Strain and drummer Greg Walkinshaw spending their time in Glasgow.[2]

The band claimed that this approach to recording the album in two different locations was about doing things differently and "forgetting" what they had learned about recording as a band.[2]

Release and reception[edit]

Described as a personal album, critics noted the albums darker and meaningful lyrics than previous releases by the band. Despite this, critics noted that "it is an accessible journey for the listener as the concerns are common". The album received favourable reception, with Narc claiming that the band have produced a "strong release".[3]

Promotion[edit]

To promote the release of the album, the band released the track "Normal People" as the lead single from the album.[4]

Track listing[edit]

  1. "End of the World"
  2. "Love for Air"
  3. "Normal People"
  4. "Everything"
  5. "Do It For Yourself"
  6. "Honest to God"
  7. "That Feeling and the Sound"
  8. "Dive"
  9. "Better Friend"
  10. "All the Time"
  11. "365"
  12. "Crying Wolf"
  13. "Wreckage in the Rubble"

Credits[edit]

  • Ross Leighton – vocals, guitar, songwriter, production
  • Greg Walkinshaw – vocals, drums, songwriter, production
  • Marc Strain – vocals, bass, songwriter, production

Chart performance[edit]

Chart (2022) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] 2
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 47
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] 1

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Fatherson - Normal Fears - Vinyl LP+".
  2. ^ a b "Fatherson: Normal Fears".
  3. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Fatherson – Normal Fears | NARC. | Reliably Informed | Music and Creative Arts News for Newcastle and the North East".
  4. ^ "This is Everything You Need to Know About Fatherson's New Album 'Normal Fears' - News".
  5. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
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