Fathers & Sons

by Luke Combs

Overview

Appearing on Father's Day Weekend 2024, Fathers & Sons functions as something of a coda to the twin albums Growin' Up and Gettin' Old -- a record that places a premium on life's continuity by spotlighting the changing of generations. Such naked sentimentality suits Luke Combs, a country singer who always emphasizes tradition without losing sight of modern mores. With its hushed tone and unapologetic earnestness, Fathers & Sons also feels like a sequel to "Fast Car," his reverent cover of Tracy Chapman's contemporary folk classic. Combs rarely picks up the tempo over the course of these 40 minutes, yet he doesn't wallow in a melancholy mire, nor does he drift away in self-absorbed reflection. These 12 songs are sweet and sincere, balancing hopes for the future with stories that are handed down through the generations. The pivot is "Whoever You Turn Out to Be," where Combs talks about his dreams for his children and comes to the realization that it's fine if his kid doesn't wind up sharing the same tastes or lifestyles. That kind of empathy underpins Fathers & Sons, making this quiet record unusually affecting. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/30/2024
Label:	Sme Nashville
UPC:	0198028142625

Tracks

1. Front Door Famous
2. In Case I Ain't Around
3. Huntin' by Yourself
4. Little Country Boys
5. Whoever You Turn Out to Be
6. Remember Him That Way
7. The Man He Sees in Me
8. All I Ever Do Is Leave
9. Plant a Seed
10. Ride Around Heaven
11. My Old Man Was Right
12. Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Luke Combs   Primary Artist,Lead Vocals
Charlie Worsham   Guitar (Acoustic)
Josh Matheny   Dobro
Jonathan Singleton   Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Josh Hunt   Drums
Joey Landreth   Guitar (Electric)
Steve Mackey   Bass
Jim "Moose" Brown   Keyboards
Mark Hill   Bass
Chip Matthews   Vocals (Background)
Sam Bush   Mandolin
Jerry Roe   Drums
Stuart Duncan   Fiddle
Bryan Sutton   Guitar (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Nick Columbia   Composer,Lyricist
Luke Combs   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Jamie Davis   Composer,Lyricist
Thomas Archer   Composer,Lyricist
Ray Fulcher   Composer,Lyricist
Zach Kuhlman   Assistant Engineer
Blake Densmore   Composer,Lyricist
Rose Hutcheson   Project Coordinator
Andrew Dorff   Composer,Lyricist
Adam James   Composer,Lyricist
Dallas Davidson   Composer,Lyricist
Jeff Hyde   Composer,Lyricist
Benny Quinn   Mastering Engineer
Robert Snyder   Composer,Lyricist
Michael Tyler   Composer,Lyricist
Scott Johnson   Project Coordinator
Jeremy Stover   Composer,Lyricist
Jonathan Singleton   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Ben Stennis   Composer,Lyricist
Wyatt McCubbin   Composer,Lyricist
Dan Isbell   Composer,Lyricist
Reid Isbell   Composer,Lyricist
Erik Dylan   Composer,Lyricist
Blair Daly   Composer,Lyricist
Chip Matthews   Producer,Mixing Engineer,Overdub Engineer
Casey Beathard   Composer,Lyricist
Josh Phillips   Composer,Lyricist
Jessi Alexander   Composer,Lyricist
Rhett Akins   Composer,Lyricist
Noah Thompson   Composer,Lyricist
Luke Bryan   Composer,Lyricist
Alex Palmer   Composer,Lyricist
Drew Bollman   Engineer
Lori McKenna   Composer,Lyricist
Steve Blackmon   Engineer