I was introduced to Dublin, Ireland's Fontaines D.C. through British band Idles (my fave album from last year), because the two were touring together. Cut from some of the same cloth as Idles, Fontaines D.C. distill the edge and vigor of classic punk, the working class grit of Ireland and some brutally angular post-punk vibes together for a sound that's like a more melodic version of The Fall. Lead singer Grian Chatten sings with his Irish accent intact, giving the music a drunken Pogues-like swagger that is maintain through the album. The post-punks come out in tracks like "Hurricane Laughter" and the punishingly in your face "Too Real". Their punk roots are always shining through with each song though, which keeps them from feeling too arty and pretentious. A stunning debut!
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