The Good Son' is a real contrast to the band's previous two albums, 'Your Funeral... My Trial' and 'Tender Prey' with a much more uplifting sound, apparently inspired by Cave's love for Brazilian journalist Viviane Carneiro and following his stint in rehab. His search for peace is plainly audible in these songs, which pick up where the most melodic tunes on 'Tender Prey' left off, laced with piano, vibraphone and choral backing vocals.