I bought this record because I was going to an offshoot of The Laneway Festival in Singapore. I knew one or two of the bands' names on the roster but little of the music. The only artists I already had in my collection were Laura Marling and the Horrors.
So I bought a bunch of CDs to do some research. Father Son Holy Ghost was one of them and I am pleased I did as it is pretty solid collection.
Girls was in their finals stages as shortly after lead singer and songwriter, Christopher Owens was off on a solo career (apparently his latest is worth checking out). However they put on a pretty good show. Owens has a good voice and is a good front man - singing an acappela tribute to Whitney Houston that was better than the lady herself (which in my opinion is not hard).
While not a classic album it has four tracks that I think are pretty bloody good and that these days is a pretty high hit rate. A few of the tracks also show off some fine guitar work - the standout track for me is the Penultimate track - Love Like A River - I think if this had been released 20 years ago it would have been a huge hit and may now be recognised as a a classic. However some of the other tracks are up there as well, the very 80's sounding opener Hunny Bunny, Saying I love you and Jamie Marie with its beautiful, simple and understated guitar.
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