The Union (The Glorious Sons album)

The Union is the debut album by Canadian rock band the Glorious Sons. Released on September 14, 2014, The Union contains the singles "Heavy", "Lightning" and "The Contender", which led to a 2015 Juno Award nomination for Best Rock Album.

Appearances in media

• "Heavy" featured as the official theme song for WWE's pay-per view event Battleground
• "The Contender" features on FS1's

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

The Glorious Sons

• Brett Emmons – vocals, keyboard
• Jay Emmons – lead guitars, vocals
• Andrew Young – guitars, vocals
• Chris Huot – bass
• Adam Paquette – drums, vocals

Additional contributors

• John-Angus MacDonald – production (tracks 1, 3, 5–11)
• Gavin Brown – production (2, 4)
• Dan Hosh – engineering (1, 3, 6, 8–11)
• Scott Peacock – engineering (1, 3, 6, 8–11)
• Kevin O'Leary – engineering (2, 4)
• David Mohacsi – engineering, Pro Tools (2, 4)
• Nick Detoro – engineering (5, 7)
• Alex Krotz – engineering assistance (2, 4)
• Alastair "The Bird Dog" Sims – Pro Tools editing (2, 4)
• Dylan Groff – Pro Tools editing (2, 4)
• Werner F – mixing (1–6, 8–11)
• Gus van Go – mixing (1–6, 8–11)
• Gordie Johnson – mixing (7)
• Harry Hess – mastering
• Patricia Shirley – backing vocals (1, 3, 6, 8–11)
• Simone Smithson – backing vocals (1, 3, 6, 8–11)
• Eddie Harsch – additional piano (1, 3, 6, 8–11)
• Genevieve Melito – backing vocals (2, 4)
• Megan Akey – backing vocals (2, 4)
• Benjamin Laughlin – layout, design
• Jess Baumung – back cover photo

Charts

Certifications

References