Fontaines D.C. Skinty Fia

Introducing Fontaines D.C.'s highly anticipated third record, "Skinty Fia." This remarkable album showcases the band's continuous artistic growth, delivering a powerful blend of raw emotion, political commentary, and captivating melodies.

The title, "Skinty Fia," carries a unique significance rooted in the Irish language. Used colloquially as an expletive, it translates roughly to 'the damnation of the deer' in English. The spelling has been crassly anglicized over the years, diluting its original meaning. This linguistic evolution serves as a metaphor for the album's themes, reflecting both bittersweet romance and a darkly political triumph.

The songs on "Skinty Fia" come together to form a poignant and heartfelt love letter. They mourn the encroachment of an increasingly privatized culture, symbolized by the endangered Irish giant deer. Fontaines D.C. uses their music to voice their concerns about the erosion of shared experiences and the threat to cultural heritage.

With their distinctive sound and poetic lyricism, Fontaines D.C. paints a vivid picture of a world on the brink of losing its essence. Through their music, they invite listeners to contemplate the consequences of societal changes and the need to preserve what makes us unique.

Order your copy of Fontaines D.C.'s "Skinty Fia" and immerse yourself in a transcendent musical experience. Available at IrelandVinyl.com, your trusted source for exceptional music releases. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this powerful and thought-provoking album.

A1 In ár gCroíthe go deo
A2 Big Shot
A3 How Cold Love Is
A4 Jackie Down The Line
A5 Bloomsday
B1 Roman Holiday
B2 The Couple Across The Way
B3 Skinty Fia
B4 I Love You
B5 Nabokov