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Fontaines D.C.

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Forpost-punk fans, indie rock listeners, and readers who enjoy witty, no‑prisoners music criticism.
7 Reviews 2 Definitions 10 Charts
Post-Punk Rock Indie Rock

The Profile

Fontaines D.C. are an Irish post-punk band formed in Dublin in 2014. The lineup includes Grian Chatten, Tom Coll, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, and Carlos O’Connell. Albums: Dogrel (2019), A Hero’s Death (2020), Skinty Fia (2022), Romance (2024).

The name’s D.C. stands for Dublin City. Their work is frequently noted for Irish themes, political undercurrents, and a dark, brooding sound.

Seven reviews chart Fontaines D.C. from Dogrel to Romance with sharply divided opinions. Skinty Fia draws major praise for its Irish identity, rain-soaked mood, and political undercurrents, while Dogrel and A Hero’s Death get both acclaim and scorn. Romance is noted for a pop-leaning shift with hip‑hop touches and lush strings. Frequently cited tracks include In ár gCroíthe go deo, Jackie Down The Line, Roman Holiday, and I Love You.

Notable Quotes

❝ Skinty Fia by Fontaines D.C. is one of the finest albums of 2022, I say it right away to get it off my chest, no second thoughts.
❝ This Post-Pub music is sexual and sensual, it is harsh and dirty, venereal.
❝ Not even Bruce Springsteen in his redneck phase was more boring than Fontaines D.C. in their student council representative phase.
❝ Fontaines D.C. are an Irish band, and we can already infer this from the name, where D.C. stands for Dublin City.
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