What makes Young Beauties and Fools by The Glorious Sons notable?

The album features the hit single 'Sawed Off Shotgun,' which reached top positions on Canadian rock charts and solidified the band's presence in the North American music scene. Critics praised the album for its lyrical authenticity and energetic sound, contributing to their growing reputation and earning them nominations at various music awards. Released in 2017, Young Beauties and Fools is The Glorious Sons' second studio album, following their breakthrough debut, The Union, which established them as a significant force in Canadian rock. At this point, they were building on their initial success with increased recognition in both Canada and internationally, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and musical depth.

How many songs are on Young Beauties and Fools?

Young Beauties and Fools has 10 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Young Beauties and Fools

The Glorious Sons · 2017

32 min · 10 tracks · hard rock

A raw blend of hard rock energy and introspective lyrics that capture the tumult of youth and heartache.

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Sawed Off Shotgun — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of youthful recklessness, combining catchy hooks with a gritty sound that resonated widely with listeners.
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My Poor Heart — Opening with poignant reflections on vulnerability, this song sets the emotional tone for the album, showcasing the band's ability to balance rock intensity with heartfelt lyrics.
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Thank You for Saying Goodbye — This closing track offers a contemplative farewell filled with emotional weight, highlighting thematic elements of loss and gratitude that permeate the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic rock with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion across its runtime.

What we noticed

The first four tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the fifth track introduces a more subdued tempo.
Lyrical themes of youth and heartache are explored through vivid storytelling, particularly in tracks like 'Godless, Graceless and Young' and 'Thank You for Saying Goodbye.'

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 My Poor Heart 3:09
2 Josie 3:39
3 Everything Is Alright 3:13
4 Come Down 3:31
5 Hide My Love 2:57
6 Godless, Graceless and Young 3:12
7 My Blood 2:46
8 Sawed Off Shotgun 3:17
9 So Much Love to Give 3:11
10 Thank You for Saying Goodbye 3:33

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