Desolate drama courtesy of swaggering, swooning rockers.  Full text...

Favourite Sons are, we're led to believe, somewhat of a supergroup, comprised of members from underrated 90s psychedelic art-rock bands Rollerskate Skinny (in the case of frontman Ken Griffin) and Aspera (in the case of the rest).   Full text...

Favourite Sons are one of those bands that may not shake up the world, but if you're fan of British rock and roll, specifically the bands mentioned in this review, you'll most likely dig the Sons.   Full text...

Inspired by the “brutal, unsentimental” songwriting style of people like Lou Reed and David Bowie, the album is marked by Griffin’s gruff, confessional-style vocals, and some thundering guitars and rhythm sections.   Full text...

Favourite Sons are capable but dull-- Down Beside Your Beauty needs a bit more specificity and piles of dirty chutzpah (like garbage in the sun). As of now, the quintet come off enjoyably boring-- not "favorite" sons, but pretty decent kids you don't mind visiting on holidays, if Greg Dulli and Matt Berninger aren't returning your calls.  Full text...