Skinty Fia
Fontaines D.C. · 2022
44 min · 10 tracks · indie pop · post-punk
A potent blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyricism, echoing with the sounds of modern Ireland.
Skinty Fia is an album by Fontaines D.C., released in 2022. A potent blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyricism, echoing with the sounds of modern Ireland. 'Skinty Fia' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and earning a nomination for the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Its exploration of Irish identity and diaspora resonated widely, making it a significant cultural commentary in contemporary music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Skinty Fia sound like?
A potent blend of post-punk energy and introspective lyricism, echoing with the sounds of modern Ireland. Rooted in indie pop and post-punk.
What makes Skinty Fia by Fontaines D.C. notable?
'Skinty Fia' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and earning a nomination for the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Its exploration of Irish identity and diaspora resonated widely, making it a significant cultural commentary in contemporary music. Released on April 22, 2022, 'Skinty Fia' is Fontaines D.C.'s third album, following their critically acclaimed 'A Hero's Death' from 2020. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as a leading voice in contemporary rock, moving beyond their debut to explore deeper themes and more complex soundscapes.
How many songs are on Skinty Fia?
Skinty Fia has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 In ár gCroíthe go deo Standout 5:59
- 2 Big Shot 4:13
- 3 How Cold Love Is 3:24
- 4 Jackie Down the Line Standout 4:01
- 5 Bloomsday 4:30
- 6 Roman Holiday 4:28
- 7 The Couple Across the Way 3:56
- 8 Skinty Fia Standout 3:55
- 9 I Love You 5:05
- 10 Nabokov 5:21
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