Vinyl (LP) Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia
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| A1 | In Ár gCroíthe Go Deo | 5:59 |
| A2 | Big Shot | 4:14 |
| A3 | How Cold Love Is | 3:25 |
| A4 | Jackie Down The Line | 4:01 |
| A5 | Bloomsday | 4:30 |
| B1 | Roman Holiday | 4:29 |
| B2 | The Couple Across The Way | 3:57 |
| B3 | Skinty Fia | 3:56 |
| B4 | I Love You | 5:06 |
| B5 | Nabokov | 5:22 |
Fontaines D.C. - Skinty Fia (2022, Partisan Records) marks a bold, experimental evolution for the Irish post-punk quintet. Recorded live to tape, this third studio album sees the band stretching into new shapes, blending their signature dark, methodical melodies with subtle atmospheric shifts—from the trip-hop percussion of the title track to the touching inclusion of traditional Irish accordion on "The Couple Across The Way."
Written as the band grappled with relocation and the complexities of Irish identity from afar, Skinty Fia—meaning "the damnation of the deer"—is their most open-hearted and lyrically profound work to date. It is a demanding, musically adventurous record that cements their status as leading contenders for the best indie-rock band on the planet.
Key Highlights:
- Standout Tracks: "Jackie Down The Line," "I Love You," "Roman Holiday," and the evocative "The Couple Across The Way."
- Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock.
- Production: Captured live to tape over two weeks, emphasizing a raw, intentional sound.
- Significance: A critical success and a firm placement on many year-end "Best of 2022" lists.
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