I Ballsed Up with Fontaines D.C.

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  • Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
  • The last time I reviewed Fontaines D.C. I was disappointed. Starburster - from their 4th album Romance - has restored my faith. However, I stand by my analysis of their ball skills; they leave much to be desired.
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  • @emilyonkov2172
    @emilyonkov2172 Месяц назад +201

    They've two features which can't be denied:
    1. Capability of writing good tunes
    2. No fear to change it up

  • @tobyjackman3212
    @tobyjackman3212 Месяц назад +227

    Never too late to return to A Hero's Death & Skinty Fia.
    They are both fantastic records

    • @thijsmonden71
      @thijsmonden71 28 дней назад +4

      And don't forget grian chatten solo record

    • @BobutBrody
      @BobutBrody 22 дня назад

      @@thijsmonden71 surprise record of last year. loved it.

    • @theartofboxing173
      @theartofboxing173 5 часов назад

      Skinty Fia is excellent

  • @StanleyBertEisen
    @StanleyBertEisen Месяц назад +49

    While Justin was complaining that the guy dribbling the ball never uses the other leg, I was complaining that Justin never played, nor commented to, the most interesting part of the song (the breath-in in the chorus). As I write this, it’s still driving me crazy that he ignored it.

  • @MsObsidian1
    @MsObsidian1 Месяц назад +116

    You’re looking dapper today!

  • @himeisfred
    @himeisfred Месяц назад +113

    Skinty Fia’s their best imo you just happened to review one of the radio friendly singles vs the more interesting stuff. Try Nabokov if you get a chance

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy Месяц назад +9

      Agreed. Love the dark sound to it. And I definitely wouldn't call it indie.

    • @MrPach007
      @MrPach007 Месяц назад +8

      Skinny fia is v strong album

    • @spankyjeffro5320
      @spankyjeffro5320 12 дней назад

      Nope. Videos with swearing get reviewed, too. Or no video get reviewed.

  • @kimberlycoberly6987
    @kimberlycoberly6987 Месяц назад +60

    Life was so dull without you Justin! So glad you are back!

  • @alexcostford5912
    @alexcostford5912 Месяц назад +55

    Justin mate you've got to have a listen to Wunderhorse, there first record is incredible and there's a new one on the way. You'd love em

    • @johnminoia7153
      @johnminoia7153 Месяц назад +1

      YES!

    • @stephenennis9159
      @stephenennis9159 Месяц назад +1

      Couldn't agree more. Proper rock music.

    • @justinspaull7660
      @justinspaull7660 Месяц назад

      Came across them earlier this week and can't stop listening. So good!

    • @MrTweaney
      @MrTweaney Месяц назад +1

      Review of Wunderhorse Teal would be great, be cool if he checked out Dead Pretties too

    • @ellebeaubelle
      @ellebeaubelle 29 дней назад +1

      and they're opening for fontaines in the european leg of the tour!

  • @kayajbrown
    @kayajbrown Месяц назад +41

    I had the same reaction to fontaines as justin, regards "i should and want to love it but i cant". After starburster came out i went back and re-listened to their previous stuff and suddenly it sounds amazing. It's intresting that sentiment is echoed..

    • @jacobkellerwelsh
      @jacobkellerwelsh Месяц назад +6

      Exactly the same experience here, been listening to them non-stop since this came out and now obsessed. It's amazing how just one tune can re-frame the vision of a band in your mind, and make them that much more believable! 5* track, more power to them.

  • @MrSingSim
    @MrSingSim Месяц назад +8

    Great to see you back on the ice!

  • @coldfishmusic
    @coldfishmusic Месяц назад +19

    Good to have you back.

  • @user-wz7kt4of5z
    @user-wz7kt4of5z Месяц назад +7

    Love the suit and the guitar! Great to have you back.

  • @patrickmoraras
    @patrickmoraras Месяц назад +1

    Good to see you back good to hear you again!

  • @Lanesullivan1984
    @Lanesullivan1984 Месяц назад +15

    This has quickly become a go to channel for uplifting vibes!

  • @T.O.P.Reviews
    @T.O.P.Reviews Месяц назад +4

    Great to have you back.

  • @steveb327
    @steveb327 Месяц назад +7

    Thanks for the video Justin, Always appreciated. When I moved from the Arizona to Stoke on Trent to be with my wife 10 years ago she played many of the Darkness albums for me and we're now I'm also a fan. I thank you for the many fond memories and it's not Christmas for us without Christmas time playing around our home, hope one day to hear you revisit the lyrics of the song to enjoy as a current release.
    Regards
    Stephen and Wendy

  • @ollyflashman
    @ollyflashman Месяц назад +9

    He's back and so is his judgment! Good to see you again Justin!

  • @hollylewis5302
    @hollylewis5302 Месяц назад +6

    So nice to see you back at it Justin and in a suit, no less, with a new doo! 🤘

  • @cherylwitter5038
    @cherylwitter5038 Месяц назад

    So glad you are back

  • @lovenailpolish3
    @lovenailpolish3 Месяц назад +1

    I really am so glad to see you again, AGAIN! I was worried if you were ok. This may be your best hair yet. I love that guitar also.

  • @MariaFrancesca
    @MariaFrancesca Месяц назад +5

    Oh, very nice suit today! 🙂 Matches that beautiful guitar very nicely!

  • @Dandiesonthinice
    @Dandiesonthinice Месяц назад +1

    Welcome back!! Two months. I searched for you recently to see if I’d missed anything. And breath.

  • @theBRT1955
    @theBRT1955 Месяц назад +1

    Glad you're back Justin. Looking sharp today my man!

  • @beckyfikes5452
    @beckyfikes5452 Месяц назад +6

    Life was dull without you Justin!!!! And you are looking so handsome in your suit 😊❤!!!!!

  • @whatsupjimmy1
    @whatsupjimmy1 Месяц назад

    The intro was epic today! Thank you Justin!

  • @babyrne78
    @babyrne78 Месяц назад +1

    Justin!! Youve done it! Ive been trying to think of who they remind me of ... And with you playing the chords of boys in the better land i finally have it!!! Its the LA's "doldrum"!!!!

  • @ragman1960
    @ragman1960 Месяц назад +2

    Watching you while I wait for my plane ✈️ in Tenerife ❤

  • @NeverBelieveALie
    @NeverBelieveALie Месяц назад +10

    Suits you Sir! The Fontaines DC does Ireland proud! Love 'em! This tune makes me want to dance

  • @jacquelinemalone107
    @jacquelinemalone107 Месяц назад +2

    You look dashingly dapper -- also love the hair!

  • @nikoletta7678
    @nikoletta7678 Месяц назад +1

    Good to have you back J-Hawk! Just been wondering whether i should quickly snap up tickets to their Madrid show next year. Going to get some listening in this weekend.

  • @olivierguerin3455
    @olivierguerin3455 Месяц назад +6

    My favourite band fontaines dc. Thanks for the info to how much we play this song

  • @lynngilles
    @lynngilles Месяц назад +8

    Great suit. Your distain for his football skills is killing me 😂

  • @thedeadd.c.207
    @thedeadd.c.207 Месяц назад

    I love these videos so much. As a former guitar player it reminds me of the old days and what i loved about it.

  • @kathrynhegedus
    @kathrynhegedus Месяц назад +11

    To quote Van Halen, "that suit is youuuu!" 😍

  • @Mattyisokay
    @Mattyisokay Месяц назад

    Welcome back!

  • @SuziQ.
    @SuziQ. Месяц назад +3

    Welcome back! When do we get to see the new guitar?

  • @feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808
    @feelinguru-vywiththepaingu9808 Месяц назад +2

    You're looking quite nice today and that guitar is beautiful!

  • @TracyCorbin
    @TracyCorbin Месяц назад +1

    i haven't heard them before. I will definitely have to check out more of their music. Thanks.

  • @juliehartley3652
    @juliehartley3652 Месяц назад +3

    Excellent analysis of a very good track. 👍😄

  • @conormaloney455
    @conormaloney455 Месяц назад +12

    I feel you've completely misread their identity as a band based entirely on one song from their first record.

    • @MountainBlade
      @MountainBlade Месяц назад

      I agree Boys in the Better Land is a very different track than the rest of their work, and imo it's their only great track. Rest of it is a bit annoying.

    • @Mauruud
      @Mauruud 17 дней назад +2

      @@MountainBlade cant say that skinty fia was a bad album. It was solid

  • @sah-win
    @sah-win Месяц назад +11

    That low number of views may be due to the chatter around their “new look”. Whatever! The song is fantastic. Plus, the boys have always been quite arty so I’m not sure why people are surprised, shocked and/or let down.
    And, btw, it won’t be much longer before James Ford will start being referred to as the producer who worked with The Last Dinner Party.👹
    And whoah! Looking fine today boss!!🖤

  • @quetzalliband
    @quetzalliband Месяц назад

    i also loved the guitar triads on the chorus. love to find someone else that actually noticed them

  • @Mothership7676
    @Mothership7676 Месяц назад +4

    You're looking quite dashing today!!

  • @rustyshackelford934
    @rustyshackelford934 Месяц назад +1

    Loving the giant Hasselhoff overlooking everything you do.

  • @beatdead7800
    @beatdead7800 Месяц назад +1

    Probably the highest honor/ accolade to have J H look at your track. His scope is so wide also! Love it all!

  • @gnunard
    @gnunard Месяц назад +1

    Looking forward to hearing you at SRF 2024

  • @joes2525
    @joes2525 Месяц назад +8

    skinty fia is an incredible album, i think you had the bad luck of reviewing one of the less interesting/typial indie songs on the album

  • @stephanieshaquan
    @stephanieshaquan Месяц назад +2

    Starburster is a banger 🤘🔥 Can't wait for the new album to drop ❤️

  • @charlieblack3253
    @charlieblack3253 Месяц назад +2

    A hero’s death and Skinty Fia are the two best albums of the last decade!
    Worth a revisit

  • @katnapasmr12
    @katnapasmr12 Месяц назад

    Hope you are feeling ok ❤

  • @beckyfikes5452
    @beckyfikes5452 Месяц назад +1

    Love your guitar ❤

  • @florencenightanday2672
    @florencenightanday2672 Месяц назад

    I really enjoyed their last 3 albums. Wasn’t so keen on Starburster ..But Justin Hawkins Rides Again analysis has opened my mind a little to possibly enjoying it in the future . Thoroughly enjoy your point of view, musical chops and funny banter Mr Hawkins . Good to see you’re still entertaining people

  • @thomasfioriglio
    @thomasfioriglio Месяц назад

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!!! Like you, I was taken in with Boys In The Better Land, but then nothing much after that caught my ear. Until I heard Starburster on the radio here in NY. Man, this is so good!! I have since gone back and listened to an Essential Playlist of their's on Apple Music and came to really appreciate them. In fact, they are playing Brooklyn in October and I got my tickets.
    Always enjoyable to watch Justin. Oh, and I have to say, I am always so impressed on your musical skills and how quickly you can pick out a melody of chord progression. Did you go to music school or are you self taught?
    Cheers!!

  • @msell8107
    @msell8107 Месяц назад +4

    I am glad you are back!!! 🔴⚪⚫

  • @nickharrison8717
    @nickharrison8717 Месяц назад

    I'd love to see you do a similar breakdown of your own albums at some point. 😊

  • @Nicolasmondragon707
    @Nicolasmondragon707 Месяц назад +5

    Sir Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!!!!! 🎸🎶🎶🎶

  • @sharond2171
    @sharond2171 Месяц назад +27

    Justin, you said you’d cover Jeff Buckley again and it’s his anniversary next week, so maybe it’s time?! Great to see you back

  • @MatchesMalone1183
    @MatchesMalone1183 Месяц назад +3

    Justin should review Grian's solo album. His solo album definitely veers from the typical indie tropes.

  • @RosieHarp
    @RosieHarp Месяц назад

    Never heard of them, I have now, thanks Mr H.
    I'm liking this a lot 👍

  • @Nathfunk
    @Nathfunk Месяц назад +4

    Skinty Fia is an incredible album.

  • @mylesbrand3984
    @mylesbrand3984 26 дней назад

    Hi man, love the channel, love the way you break down songs and introduce us leymen into some of the intricacies of your profession. Would love to see you analyse English Teacher who I think are the best new British band around. Even if they are from Yorkshire!! Signed, a Lancashire based fan 👌

  • @PaulMacD1978
    @PaulMacD1978 Месяц назад +1

    Love Fontaines, really wasn't sure on Starbuster at first ... But love it now, a true "grower" ... Even the weird noises 😂

  • @Mialamorena1
    @Mialamorena1 Месяц назад

    That my dear is a bad ass suit, and the highlights in your hair light up your whole face!!! LOVE 😍 First hearing of this band and that is a cool 😎 and unique song. Going now to have a full listen 🎧 Thank you👍🏾

  • @Elwooddudes
    @Elwooddudes Месяц назад

    Think I felt the same…. Came out and were rockin, then didn’t bother with them for a bit, but the new track is amazing! Love the chorus vocals!

  • @T.O.P.Reviews
    @T.O.P.Reviews Месяц назад

    May I ask how you review this stuff without infringing copyright/reproduction rules? Is it the magic 5 second rule? Was great to meet you in Leeds.

  • @DanLokar
    @DanLokar Месяц назад

    Hey Justin, any thoughts on the new single from David Gilmour?

  • @charlie-girl72
    @charlie-girl72 29 дней назад

    hi justin, i discovered this band very late, but what an amazing sound! very original in my opinion. grreat band! my spotify plays them a lot! absolutley brill!

  • @TheMhoram
    @TheMhoram Месяц назад +1

    You should check out The Scratch, acoustic but a mix of Irish Trad & Metal, from Dublin

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth Месяц назад +3

    What a tune!🔥🍀

  • @SuviJ80
    @SuviJ80 Месяц назад

    When are you gonna ride live? 🙂

  • @genghis26
    @genghis26 Месяц назад +1

    Starburster has been on my playlist a little while. Great tune. I'd also recommend Fairlies by Grian Chatten. Love the suit, btw.

  • @cressidacrumble7857
    @cressidacrumble7857 Месяц назад

    Hello Justin have you got hay fever? Love the guitar 🎸

  • @koertje42
    @koertje42 Месяц назад +5

    Hey Justin, can you do a video where you geek out on guitars? Acoustic, electric, all the things! And how you learned to play?

  • @opinionatedfemale
    @opinionatedfemale Месяц назад

    Their music helped me to clean up and declutter a room the other night. So, thanks! 🙂

  • @saikeshi
    @saikeshi Месяц назад +1

    Justin as fellow Louis Cole fan you need to cover his new releases playing with a full orchestra (Metropole Orkest) . I cant wait for the full album

  • @SquishyJoshy
    @SquishyJoshy Месяц назад +1

    the new song is great! got it in my current top 10, their last album is definitely worth a listen too.

  • @RosieHarp
    @RosieHarp Месяц назад +4

    Phwwwwoaaaar .....
    That's for the beautiful guitar.
    The dishy chap holding it's not bad either ☺️

  • @kunaikai
    @kunaikai Месяц назад +1

    You should check out their song Nabokov. It’s my favorite song from them

  • @GernickKuik
    @GernickKuik Месяц назад +1

    James Ford also just produced the excellent new Pet Shop Boys album Nonetheless. If you want, you could do a lot worse than to check out the wondeful first single and its accompanying video for Loneliness.
    Also, that's an excellent suit sir

  • @combineh3462
    @combineh3462 Месяц назад +1

    Everything OK?

  • @BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica
    @BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica Месяц назад

    Nice tone on that guitar you just played. Big storm coming. I have to exit a while. It sounds like it's going to be a clanger.

  • @kristaylor776
    @kristaylor776 Месяц назад +1

    Justin should do a video on Big Special. Postindustrial Hometown Blues is the best debut in yonks, Blsck Country Githic is a banger of a tune.
    The world needs to know!!!

  • @ornellanocentini4116
    @ornellanocentini4116 Месяц назад

    FondainesTC😂 When I first heard the song I thought: guess what Justin Hawkins would think of it..and now…you’re back! Thanks for your review Sirrrr!

  • @popsmetal2631
    @popsmetal2631 Месяц назад

    I've missed you, Justin.

  • @Fatima81313
    @Fatima81313 Месяц назад +1

    Love your suit! Lookin' very handsome today!

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 Месяц назад +1

    I listen on average to 4 hours of music a day. And I know my preferences are not mainstream even my Pop choices are like the B-52's. Quirkiness has its appeal. I live in America and just recently across a band that are "disbanding" after 25 years that blew me away. They're French but sing in English and have both a male and female singers. "Shaka Ponk". It's not their ability to play masterfully any genre, but their ability to "blend" genres that is one of their strengths. The second: The Vocals are off the chart GREAT! Singing, Harmonizing, ability to sing the different genres, and just layered waves of singing and vocals I haven't heard anyone do in a very long time. But They are weird as shit. Shaka Ponk - "Gung Ho". no disappointment!

  • @FDockerty
    @FDockerty Месяц назад

    Would love to see Justin react to any Wunderhorse song! One of the beat UK bands at the moment.

  • @jimmccaig7946
    @jimmccaig7946 Месяц назад

    Great hair 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @mel_mouu
    @mel_mouu Месяц назад +2

    Would love your thoughts on new Amyl and the Sniffers.

  • @lewismcclure1651
    @lewismcclure1651 Месяц назад +2

    I think you maybe missed the better parts of their last album. Songs like Roman Holiday and I Love You really cleared Jackie Down the Line, which was the song you listened to previously.

  • @Rocksarum
    @Rocksarum Месяц назад +1

    11:09 Where are the videos?👀

  • @mygic183
    @mygic183 Месяц назад

    Haven't seen you, haircut is great!

  • @Humanshieldchorus00
    @Humanshieldchorus00 Месяц назад +2

    On the keepy up's…. i actually think this is deliberate. I feel like it suggest the naivety of the character, he can’t keep one thought in his head and requires all his brain power to keep the ball up… he's a simple-minded guy, later you hear him chackling in a very simple-minded, childish way, and the song is a scatter gun of thoughts.
    Never thought I’d analyse keepy ups so much.

  • @user-vk3zl4ro1n
    @user-vk3zl4ro1n Месяц назад +1

    Boys in the Better Land was the one song in the last maybe 6 years that blew my socks orf .

  • @daveydavelawrence5466
    @daveydavelawrence5466 Месяц назад +4

    Looking smart.

  • @Mark761966
    @Mark761966 Месяц назад +1

    Do an episode on Microdisney

  • @BanksHoliday
    @BanksHoliday Месяц назад

    Justin, you need to review Tora - Mother Forgot!

  • @adjoho1
    @adjoho1 Месяц назад

    God I want that guitar.

  • @everlast22
    @everlast22 Месяц назад +2

    Look quite dapper sir 😎

  • @mirapiccolo6601
    @mirapiccolo6601 Месяц назад +3

    Today you are even more elegant and cool than usual......

  • @nathy8979
    @nathy8979 Месяц назад

    Diiv - Brown Paper Bag next please Justin. From the new album out May 26th x