Name: The Fact Facer
Brand: Holy Sons

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

THRILL373LPX

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Colour

Clear

Colour details

Jaundice Coloured Vinyl.

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Discogs ID

[r18863503]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Clear with Hi-Melt Green and Yellow Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0790377373110

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

thrill373cd

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Extended format: No

2014-09-22

0790377037326

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Holy Sons

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Thrill Jockey

Emil Amos, the mastermind behind *Holy Sons*, embarked on his solo musical journey in 1992 following the disbandment of his hardcore group. Armed with a four-track recorder, he poured his emotions into solitary recording sessions, resulting in over 1000 songs. Despite this prolific output, only a select few have been officially released. The enigmatic artist has remained elusive, with only a handful of live performances to date.

*Holy Sons* shares sonic kinship with esteemed acts such as Six Organs Of Admittance, Barn Owl, and Grails. Their music exudes an atmospheric quality akin to Bardo Pond and Steve Von Till's work while incorporating elements from diverse genres like folk and experimental rock.

With influences ranging from Earth to Songs: Ohia and Pontiak, *Holy Sons* crafts introspective compositions that captivate listeners with their raw emotionality. Delve into Emil Amos' captivating discography to experience the profound artistry of *Holy Sons* firsthand.

Thrill Jockey is an American independent record label that was established in 1992 by Bettina Richards, a former A&R representative at Atlantic Records. Originally based in New York City, the label relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1995.
With over two decades of experience, Thrill Jockey has become a prominent force in the music industry. Known for its diverse roster of artists and commitment to artistic integrity, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and innovative music across various genres.
Thrill Jockey's catalog includes a wide range of critically acclaimed albums from both established and emerging artists. From experimental rock to electronic music, jazz to folk, the label continues to push boundaries and support unique voices within the industry.

Holy Sons is Emil Amos, a musician whose chameleonic tendencies and technical versatility has lead to him becoming an in demand multi-instrumentalist as a founding member of Grails and Lilacs and Champagne, as well as a member of Om and a hired gun for Jandek, to name a few. Holy Sons is at the center of his many musical personalities and is his longest standing project, acting as an outlet for some of his most personal and direct songs. In Holy Sons, Amos puts his restless imagination to work using a variety of inventive home recording methods to turn melodic slow-burners into multi-layered, atmospheric missives. While his methods and prolificacy provide a kinship with Sebadoh, Ariel Pink and other musicians who have offered countless transmissions from their bedroom floor, Holy Sons comes from the mind of someone who has internalized the minutia of 70s rock music and eschews the stereotypical lo-fi sound for a much deeper and more varied palate. The Fact Facer, his Thrill Jockey debut, bathes Amos' thoughtful, and even at times philosophical, songs in technicolour darkness, and reinforces Holy Sons as his musical centerpiece. The songs on 'The Fact Facer' creep up on the listener, their fiercely addictive melodies unraveling slowly and purposefully. Jumping smoothly between many facets of Amos' songwriting, the album does much to establish him as a talented multi-instrumentalist. From the lysergic leads of 'Selfish Thoughts' to the Danny Kirwan referencing solos of 'Transparent Powers' and the skillful acoustic flourishes of The Fact Facer, Amos proves himself as adept and creative a guitarist as he is a drummer. It is telling that Amos has built up two Holy Sons bands simultaneously: one based in Portland and one based in New York. Wherever the wind takes him, there are musicians willing to pick up their instruments and follow his lead.

The Fact Facer

Music GB