Dad Reacts to Fontaines D.C. - Skinty Fia

[@willgardner151]

Convinced 'I Love You' is one of the greatest songs ever. It leaves me in awe every single time I hear it

[@willolsen2669]

Cannot stop listening to it, so powerful

[@eannacoleman6065]

Goosebumps every time without fail

[@NosajKnows]

Facts

[@dvdso]

Yes

[@Ben_1184]

That and Nabakov are just blow-you-away type songs imo.

[@Emilia-wv1kj]

Honestly, they should've won a Grammy for this album. Minimum. Spectacular. Nothing else like it out there. They're in a league of their own.

[@kevinfromttt]

Hey Emilia! Totally agree. I have been listening to this album since we did this first listen. It’s fantastic

[@carolinenewey9064]

The 1st track was inspired by the story around my mums headstone. ❤

[@kevinfromttt]

Hello Caroline! I am just reading the story on the BBC website. Our condolences to your family 🇮🇪 ❤ Just read you won the appeal.

[@joshwatts397]

Just read an article from the BBC written in 2020. This sounds horrible and you should be entitled to put whatever you want on your own mother’s tombstone. My condolences go to you all

[@xfmk9296]

Yup, remember reading about it in the Irish Post. Condolences.

[@pingpong1421]

I got this phrase tattooed on me for my very first tattoo recently. My Grandparents also emigrated from Dublin to Coventry so it resonated with me deeply.

[@Ciaradexy]

​@@pingpong1421as ridiculous as an Irish person getting a tattoo in Mandarin. 😂

[@mckamy4711]

As an Irish person this was a pleasant surprise to see you cover this band, I wasn't sure if they were well known outside of the uk but hopefully this will spread awareness of them even more

[@TonsMoreCowbell]

They got on my radar 2 years ago with televised mind and i was anticipating this album for several months before release. Didn’t disappoint at all.

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

How are tings cuz

[@robertocaceres7001]

Dude, they're amazing, i'm from Chile and i really want to see them live, i hope one day they do a tour to South America

[@uncleryze5049]

Irish here too, every time I've seen these live they have been absolutely incredible, well worth it if they ever come by anyone

[@caiohypinho]

People in Brazil are listening!!!

[@DuMmErHeAd]

As an Irish younger generation, this album hits home Especially "I Love You" resonates so much with the younger generation, who have been forgotten in the path of our aged government, who only want to line their own pockets.

[@sam1yoo0ell0]

My favourite line in the album is "about the gall of Fine Gael and the fail of Fianna Fáil". Beautiful wordplay. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are the two leading political parties in the Republic of Ireland. Both are centre-right parties.

[@shuheihisagi6689]

What does being centre-right have to do with it? They are the dominate parties for a reason. They were the parties that pioneered the protection of the Irish language and culture. They were both originally apart of the political party Sinn Féin that won Ireland's freedom. And these parties started as socalist parties that were meant to uplift the lower working class, and disempower the rich. In the past 60 years, Fianna Fail has become more and more corporatist, and overzealously catholic. Since the troubles they have fumbled the ball and are causing more problems than they solved. Thats what I think the lyrics are talking about.

[@sam1yoo0ell0]

@@shuheihisagi6689 Great comment! Yes I didn't mean anything by it, I always just highlight this to people from two-party countries such as the USA because a lot of people don't understand it's not always left v right, didn't mean anything more than that.

[@hairsstandonend]

Centre-right according to what? They've created a social welfare state run by an oligopoly of property owners reminiscent of the days of English lords. They'd be socialist in the US, where they are on the scale of left vs right is irrelevant, it's their greed that's the issue. Celtic Tiger trash. But yeah, superb wordplay!

[@Andrew-ki6ld]

I agree although my favourite line is ‘is their mammy Fine Gael and is there daddy Fianna Fáil’ as that’s the situation I grew up in and it caused more problems than you would expect, especially living in the north of Ireland.

[@matthewbanton7077]

@@pamphletthebeanwolf5901second time around it’s “gall of Fine Gael and the fail of Fianna Fáil”

[@Marina-cq2yt]

The thing with skinty fia is it feels almost too cool for me to listen to. I feel like an intruder, like I walked into the wrong venue by mistake but stayed because it sounded so good. It's really just so, so good.

[@domcusco360]

Exactly!

[@Erikdoesburg1990]

Nicely said man

[@sb2758]

I’m a 56 year old mum I love them

[@darkisstormy]

I went to school with the drummer and bass player. They're good guys and glad to see them being listened to across the pond! Keep it up you two! :)

[@turningthetables]

thank you!

[@mynameiscian8D]

Shit, me too! It was so weird to see them getting so big at the beginning, really happy for them.

[@sanderaser8886]

Roman Holiday was my most listened to song this past year; It just scratches that itch perfectly in every way. So excited to see them and AM next October :)

[@james_gild12]

Same!

[@NosajKnows]

Same! BABY C'MON WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON

[@finlaygb6664]

Same here!

[@keltone]

Perfect driving song, I play it over and over

[@pablojaviergaytanhernandez4409]

This song just has that energy of "fuck everything and everyone, i just need to drive" and all am for it . Definitely a new favorite for me

[@MidwestBen101]

Your dad would really like Bloc party especially their first album. the drummer is sublime

[@Mrillsick]

Top 10 greatest debut rock album of all time

[@polska4968]

yep silent alarm , is up there as my favourite Bloc Party album , good call "ben stag"

[@benherbert3635]

Is silent alarm their first one?

[@polska4968]

@@benherbert3635 yep it is

[@lukehill449]

Foals another fantastic drummer but different sound to bloc party

[@jd_vincentl]

Watched this band two times this year, and gotta tell you the feelings and the intensity you felt in the album grows exponentially hearing them live. Grian's performance in the long verse of I Love You gives you increasing goosebumps with each line, and his body language adds up to a heart wrenching experience. Also seeing Kevin relates to the conceptual side of this album bringing up the story about his Irish friend, is exactly what this album is about, the people that needs to leave Ireland for the terrible conditions and feel uncomfortable in another country like the deer on the cover. I love the album, I love the band and also love this channel for creating such unique listening experiences.

[@hoe2785]

One of the best live experiences for me, Grian just oozes confidence and swagger- so much passion

[@daleculver4073]

saw them at leeds fest and in manchester. he’s one of the best front man and he doesn’t even have to speak to the crowd. unbelievable energy.

[@bunnyhopd7315]

Best album this year, was waiting for this ever since I saw it in the background

[@TonsMoreCowbell]

Agreed.

[@whataboutme7174]

Nice 1, I love this album, so does an album cover in the background give us a heads up of what's coming.?

[@patch9717]

@@whataboutme7174 sometimes, its just albums they like so usually if its there and hasnt been done in a video yet, its on the way

[@whataboutme7174]

@@patch9717 Thanks, I was eyeing the Kurt Vile album👍

[@huggleston6936]

@@patch9717 ive been waiting for hellfire so long, ive seen it in the background for like half a year now lol.

[@agustinespinoza3300]

I'm Mexican but in a way I've always found out similarities between the struggles or the "meaning" of being Mexican and Irish. But in this album I found it very tangible with the trials and tribulations of living in the country that has a lot of responsibility of the situation in your country. Love this album

[@bernata5494]

"I love you" is definitely my song of the year. It's a masterpiece

[@jg41709]

Most underrated band around right now. Skinty Fia will go down as a classic.

[@Killstr3aker01]

Being from Ireland it’s so cool to hear these stories from your dad and his love for this music and culture. Really really interesting stories love how music can convey such memories and thoughts

[@evefindlay360]

Nabokov is the best song ever ever ever so glad you guys did this album

[@olbrue]

Vocal reminds me early Oasis

[@ewanmckerney6131]

@@olbrue you could say that. I think the vocals are elongated and dragged out to show the emotion grian has behind the lyrics. How he gave his all. Such a beautiful song. I think the way it’s delivered is essential to being that.

[@roryturner9773]

@@ewanmckerney6131 I always imagine Grian singing with his mouth wide open. alot of it is melodic shouting

[@Adamrb96]

You guys should listen to their album Dogrel from 2019, if you want more spoken word and the Dublin accent you'll get it from there. A brilliant album with some great lyrics. Shout out to the Yard Act album in the background btw, I'd love to hear your reactions to that one too

[@balrojmusic]

I love Fontaines D.C, I had the privilege of seeing them in 2019 at a small event for just 50 people and free in Mexico City when they were not yet known and they had released their first album Dogrel, one of the most memorable moments of my life, and that same year they exploded appearing at several big events, definitely great talent and music.

[@davidaustin9516]

Im Irish and its super interesting hearing your dads stories with the lads from Ireland and N Ireland, love Fontaines D.C. too. Great video!

[@ben.spicebag7552]

As someone from Dublin I'm so happy to see fontaines being covered and reviewed by you guys across the way, also a great first introduction to your channel, will definitely be checking more of you guys out you both seem great!

[@kfcblaziken495]

I have never clicked a video so fast

[@alejocastro880]

true

[@CalebHolst]

Same

[@johnc5140]

Hahaha Same

[@lemontury9071]

Amo troppo io

[@weakw1ll]

Took me a few weeks

[@KravyBoi]

Would love to see you guys do a rundown of your top albums of 2022! I can’t decide between this and Ants From Up There for my number 1 spot

[@a.maskil9073]

Do Bon Iver's "For Emma, Forever Ago"! Curious how your dad will like the soft acoustic intimate sound as opposed to the more robotic feel of 22, A Million. He mentioned in that video that he found Justin Vernons raw vocals powerful, and that album essentially rests on his vocals and guitar.

[@jess5983]

this is absolutely precious, wish i could do this with my dad

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Me too. Their relationship is so endearing to see.

[@TonsMoreCowbell]

I guess I’m going to bed 33 minutes later than I planned tonight. Roman holiday is my song of the year.

[@jakemarsden6831]

Man I love Fontaines DC, they're amazing live!! Saw them at Electric Picnic with Arctic Monkeys and Tame Impala :) Makes me even more proud to be Irish!!

[@needlessmoose8055]

Y'all gotta go back to Dogrel, my GOD what an album. I saw them open with that album for IDLES' Joy as an Act of Resistance tour. Best concert of my life.

[@katemcbride717]

seeing them and the monkeys next september, seriously cannot wait! this is one of my top albums of this year without a doubt

[@bunnyhopd7315]

Can’t believe anyone got tickets to AM 😭

[@tomlemonde5753]

saw them in july, it was SO good you’re gonna love it

[@murdersenan]

Being from dublin myself i clicked on this so fast and had such a great time just watching yous experience it glad yous enjoyed probably my favourite episode so far now gerrrup lads

[@ahhhhyes]

Is your mammy finna gael and is your daddy fianna fail???

[@seancrossey466]

As a Northern Irish man who moved to Canada I loved the discussion in between the songs on this. Fontaines might be the best Irish band ever for my money

[@kevinfromttt]

Hey Sean! Were in Canada are you ?

[@laurenmdolphin]

The bastard walks by verse in I Love You is one of the best verses every written in musical history, in my opinion. So well thought out and packed full of punchy, hard to swallow meaningful poetry

[@bradpremo4860]

Love the whole album to death, but The Couple Across the Way in particular is one of my fav songs. Makes me weep everytime I hear the final few lines.

[@benjadamon]

Incredible song. One of my favorites of theirs as well.

[@hazrel]

I bet you might be in love with the version of Skinty Fia Sessions as well

[@MyNameIsWhat118]

This album and this band have been a revelation for me this year. Best stuff I've heard in a while

[@steviemick8074]

Me too. Very convoluted way I got in to them. I was aware of the name but never heard them. My team bought a player from Bohs, so looked at that team. Saw and bought that beauty from a year or so ago with the bands name emblazoned on the front, so delved in and absolutely loved what I heard. Bought rhe back catalogue, caught them on the Glasto coverage and got tickets for one of their Manchester shows earlier this year. Absolutely astonishing band. My favourite new band for a while. Just wish I'd looked them up earlier. In retrospect, their debut album is one of the finest I've heard for ages, really set the tone for what they've rapidly become. A very important band.

[@alexcorr9702]

Wow this is crazy didn’t expect this at all went to see them in Dublin last July and they were amazing

[@abedimblebee7360]

Saw this in the background of a video a while back been waiting for it for ages! Love this band and my favourite album from this year, they’re also amazing live!

[@uncleryze5049]

That story after the second song is really touching, having grown up around the same time as Conor it makes me so sad to know that people were segregated so hard by their religion and still are to this day in the North,

[@steveonethou1]

Stumbled across them at glastonbury last year. I love you and roman holiday😮😮😮😮😮

[@colmbolger2109]

I'm from Dublin Love this band so much that they were formed in Dublin. Deego and Tom are from Co. Mayo. Curleys from Co Monaghan (coolest looking man in rock) Grian and Carlos are Dubs. Carlos has lived in Spain when younger

[@Outlanes]

I’ve seen them live twice now , the energy at their gigs is something I haven’t felt in along long time

[@gbm2192]

honestly best rock album i’ve heard in a long time

[@helgastevens7605]

Thank you for opening this band to me! Stumbled upon your Radiohead reactions and became a follower. Can't get enough of this album, not a single song to skip, everything is in it's right place 😌

[@kevinfromttt]

Thx Helga ❤

[@johnbickley5954]

Great review, I discovered this band during the the pandemic and have been lucky enough to see them live twice since. They’re soooo good live!

[@CupidStuntBoyz]

I saw this record on your shelf ages ago and i was hoping you review it! Why ty for giving attention to this amazing band

[@mitchgoold8986]

saw fontaines the other week. one of the greatest bands of this generation. i love you is an amazing song. the feeling it gives and the passion is indescribable

[@donnymcbride5069]

From Belfast and love this album and you guys, thanks for the stories and continued amazing videos

[@kevinfromttt]

❤

[@spiffsean]

So happy to see the Yard Act vinyl in the background. Y’all are so very based

[@tomascorominaboix2194]

Thank you for your videos! It's really becoming my favorite content on the platform and a great way to discover new albums. Btw, I believe Big Thief would be a nice discovery for Kevin!

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

GYUPP THE CUZ IRELAND ALL THE WAY 🇮🇪 Always loved a heroes death and dogrel but I haven’t given this a proper listen yet. I love how he sings with his accent. It’s genuinely so cool to see Irish culture being recognised. Especially liked the first track being written in Gaelic

[@seanodonoghue116]

Irish, not Gaelic

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

@@seanodonoghue116 are you thick in the skull lad. There are other forms of gaeilge that aren’t Scottish. Irish is almost always referred to as gaeilge. I mean why do you think Irish speaking areas are called gaeltachts?

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

@@seanodonoghue116 sorry I’m in the field working and tired asf. I’m a bit on edge 😂 I’m studying for my cbas atm and I can’t get “aimsir chaite” and “higher level gaeilge” out of my head 😂.

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

@@seanodonoghue116 I’m sure you know how it is 😂

[@seanodonoghue116]

@@fettywapsmissingeye oh no problem at all, didn’t mean for it to be aggressive in any way. Good luck with the study!

[@Dukey39]

Best album of 2022, what a belter, reminds me of Joy Division, Smiths, Roses, early Oasis..

[@epixcasual]

Oh yes!! I saw this vinyl on your wall long time ago and always thought you have listened to it off camera. So glad you reacted to it

[@jackconsidine6078]

This episode was deadly. Loved the chat about the old friends that stayed. It's such an Irish thing to start chatting about a memory that is sparked by music or a line and it's mad to think that Fontaines music does that to people in Canada. Also "There's always fucking rain and it's alway dark" is the hardest line on the album.

[@samprice6974]

Yes. And yes to the Yard Act album in the background.

[@warrenm3542]

Bloomsday is the day James Joyce's Ulysses is celebrated in Ireland. People follow the route taken round Dublin along the route taken by main character Leopold Bloom.

[@maryburke5423]

Thx I didn’t know th😢

[@barbaravuskovic]

and Horseness Is The Whatness is also a Ulysses reference! so cool

[@meganh4011]

This is definitely one of my top five favorite albums! They're excellent live as well

[@pgracie1829]

very underrated album, glad to see you branching out to more genres too! cool seeing the kurt vile vinyl too been getting into him recently and would love to see you do him at some point

[@junmicheletti7834]

Just discovered this album via Spotify in “songs you missed in 2022”, I am forever grateful

[@CzaarCoree]

Best album of 2022, I was really lucky to have this vinyl signed by all the band members in the San Diego gig, awesome video I was really looking forward for this reaction!

[@Davi-sprt]

Omg, I love this band. I almost cried seeing someone reacted to it. Just discovered you today, that's a subscription from me :)

[@carlaann316]

Once again thank you for showing me an album that I didn’t know I needed!! You two are everything 💜😂

[@adamcraig4255]

So proud to be from Dublin watching this, saw them at electric picnic and vicar street last week, they are unreal live

[@Dillanm94]

I Love You is one of my favourite songs at the moment, just a massively powerful song

[@hblowe_]

Also got The Cure vibes from this album especially that song, glad they thought the same thing!

[@Kreb2]

Absolutely. I love belting out the lyrics, it's so raw and powerful

[@cookies2547]

Brilliant, loved it. Sitting here listening in Ireland. Saw fontaines wed night, amazing gig. Hope you get to see them soon

[@benediktopulus]

Did not expect this and I'm absolutely here for it. Been pumping the record on repeat ever since release

[@nedventham8942]

Love this album so much - so glad you guys have reacted to it!!

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

Thanks for doing this Connor and Kev. I’m no where near Dublin City being from rural cork, but Fontaines are pure unreal. First heard about then when I was around ten from boys in the better land being a big hit here. I’m a tad older now and they’re a band I’ll always have a great time listening to. I think ye should listen to the makaveli album next. Class album

[@Michael-cv5wk]

I love hip hop but I always get excited when you guys do a rock/indie album!! Don't stop!! HELLFIRE WHEN?!?!?!?!!!

[@bensmith1243]

Saw them last week, opening track opens the show perfectly! Then finishing with I love you! Sensational band

[@jens2049]

Yesss damn so happy you're doing this. One of my favourite new bands along with black country new road. They're so Irish. I love the feeling of their music. The poetry, everything. I don't belong from their previous album is probably my favourite song I discovered last year

[@awilsdorf9961]

Hey, I'm northern Irish and my mum also went on the Ulster project. All she has is fond memories, great video!

[@Holdyehorses]

Loved this!!! Id really love to see some more albums from this current wave of rock - (Black Midi, Viagra Boys, Courting, Idles, Squid etc)

[@SMABEL-RS]

I went to Artic Monkeys concert and they were the opener and I was VERY surprised by how good they were, I’d love to go to one of their shows

[@mightymoses18]

Every album these guys get better and better and this one delivers front to back. The second album is when I got into them then worked back. Hope you also check at least “A Hero’s Death”.

[@megan3206]

I've seen Fontaines DC live 3 times this year in Copenhagen and London (Finsbury Park & Hammersmith Apollo) and will definitely be going again! If you think the album is great, they take it next level live - the atmosphere is completely electric no matter the size of the crowd, if you're in a hall or festival in a park.

[@ko6el]

Saw them November at Apollo Hammersmith, unfortunately upstairs 🙁 but from teen to pensioner e v e r y o n e knew the words and sang along you could hear the swell of voices in quieter moments can't get enough of them ❤️‍🔥

[@anthonykavanagh2136]

Love ye guys! A few great tracks on the earlier album, (Liberty Belle and Boys in a Better Land) ,great band

[@hairsstandonend]

So great to see you covering probably Ireland's best band right now. The scene pretty much died over the years, and though there are a few bands around that aren't getting the recognition they deserve, these guys are blowing up. Never thought they'd get on this show though. Appreciate it!

[@BatmanSaurus]

Didn’t expect this to be covered, love this album so much! Super underrated in the music nerd scene I reckon

[@natetaggart2153]

Man this makes me so happy to see. Such a solid album.

[@Thx4theburritos]

Yes, one of the best albums to come out of 2022… if not the last 5 years. Got to see these guys front row in September… talk about some intimidating lads! I’ve never been so excited and scared at the same time. Ian’s staring has no competition lol. I’m drawn to music with attitude- and these guys have IT! Great to see you pick this!!! 👍🏻

[@mozzerianmisanthrope406]

Gotta see these guys live before they undoubtedly end up filling arenas because I prefer smaller, more intimate venues. Excited to catch them next year. Oasis reunion, Fontaines DC, Morrissey, Marr, Chameleons and hopefully more. Thank for the reaction!,

[@DylanTT17]

Loved that little story of the Irish blokes

[@chrisanddaniel100]

So cool that your da has a great understanding of Ireland. His experiences with people from across the world have made him into the coool cultured man he is

[@ellienomaly]

realest guys ever for the hellfire/afut background combo, and yard act into the mix! this one too, what an amazing album.

[@douglasmorrison4700]

As a Scottish person, I'm almost jealous of the Irish for this one tbh 😪😪, but there's a lot of Scottish music that I think Kevin would love if he hasn't listened already, the three that definitely came to mind were; The Fratellis Paolo Nutini Cocteau Twins These maybe wouldn't be big enough names for a video, but it could just make for something to listen to in your own time Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@antuan9765]

I learned about paolo nutini because of kevin, he recommended a record by him on their instagram page

[@douglasmorrison4700]

@@antuan9765 oh wow really? that's pretty cool actually

[@kevinfromttt]

Hey Douglas!! Huuuge Nutini fan here and his show here in Vancouver sold out so fast.I need to find a way in !!

[@ahhhhyes]

Man i knew all these were Scottish but now seeing these names together makes me realize how great scotland is for music haha

[@douglasmorrison4700]

@@ahhhhyes also David Byrne, Rod Stewart and Boards of Canada come to mind, these were just a few that I thought Kevin would like, and also maybe wouldn't have heard from 🙏

[@taurusgirl9020]

I think you guys would enjoy reacting to Interpol's debut album "Turn on the Bright Lights" if you haven't heard it already. I feel like Fontaines take some inspiration from them. TOTBL is a timeless classic with an AMAZING rhythm section.

[@emmataylor3141]

This is one of my favorite albums of all time -- I just found y'all's channel today and I'm so happy you've covered it!

[@bennetthughes6053]

I was lucky enough to get to see them live here in the states! They were on tour with the Arctic Monkeys last year when they came to Portland! An absolutely magic night for both!

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

OH FUCK YEAH! These guys rule. Would absolutely LOVE to see your dad react to Dogrel!

[@millertime9465]

Had the pleasure of seeing Fontaines live this year. Highly recommend!

[@cianmcdonagh3475]

So nice to see this album land on the channel, ‘I love you’ live in the iveagh gardens in Dublin last summer was something else. Continue to dive into there music lads and thank you for your story’s Kevin it’s clear the music struck some memories

[@elcal9600]

Seen these guys, the Fontaines several times now, they've played in my local pub in Stoke Newington, north London various times. Great sounds...

[@brugjam4044]

I've seen them live and met them a few times and they were hands down the best gigs I've ever been to. After working for their gig the first time it was so good I had to buy tickets to go see them again. Album of the year 2022 for surre

[@olivercarr8881]

Got to give Dogrel a listen now lads!

[@ketman_]

being from belfast it's so interesting hearing the wee stories about the lads from here that stayed with yous

[@WallieTheRed]

jackie down the line and I love you have been on repeat in my head for months. Album of the year easily

[@murtaghj]

Skinty Fia has two meanings. One refers, via a literal translation, to the extinction of the Irish deer; the other acts as the Irish-language equivalent of “for fuck's sake”

[@RichBurrell]

Absolutely incredible album

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

See these in London last weekend! Was incredible 🤩🎸

[@clodaghbyrne1066]

So happy you guys did skinty fia! You guys should definitely come visit Ireland soon