What sets Fontaines DC above so many of their contemporaries, apart from their brilliant music and the poetic Irishness of their lyrics, is their consistent evolution and experimentation as a band. Each album has a new sound. I've seen them live 6 times now, most recently at Glastonbury where they had the swagger and confidence of a really big band that knows it. Best newly formed band since the 2010's for me.
Best way to start a Monday morning here in the states. Surely one of the best YT channels on the internet. Would love to see something from that new band - Mixed Up Everything ✌️
I second that! Mixed Up Everything is a band of 4 hunky brothers with Aussie alt-rock-grunge beach bum vibes (you’ll understand when you see their long beach blond hair flapping in the wind, their topless tans, and lots of amazing music played by the beach). MUE just released original songs that are an EPIC throwback to amazing 90’s bands I loved growing up and still love at 43. Their covers are also brilliant and honor the originals with their own flair. Please cover Mixed Up Everythjng, Justin! They deserve to be featured. These brothers clearly have worked very have clearly worked very hard to get to where they’re at now if you look at their oldest TH-cam videos when they were busking at a much younger age to hone their craft. Please give them the full Justin Hawkins Rides Again Treatment! Tyvm!
Justin, I just discovered you when you reviewed Starburster as I am a huge fan of Fontaines DC. I’m an American, and I’m sorry to say The Darkness hadn’t reached my ears until recently. My (British) beau, himself a musician (and a friend of the dad of The Darkness’s drummer) told me about you, so I’ve been devouring your interviews. We’ve been watching your interviews, disquisitions, and deconstructions, and are thoroughly enjoying them and yourself. Your erudition! Your humour! Your cheekiness! Your knowledge of musical theory, your stellar guitar playing (not to mention those 5 little octaves) are brilliant! Thoroughly enjoying you, sir, and I hope you continue your TH-cam shows, as they are thoroughly enjoyable! Cheers!
Although I'm not hearing the Suede comparison quite as much as Justin, just wanted to say that Suede is a criminally underrated band -- especially here in the United States. Also, this Fontaines DC song is great. Going to check them out in depth throughout this week.
That one string lead line stuff is all over The Cure (A Forest, Just Like Heaven and many more). Agreed with the influences and I really do like the song - nicely done.
It reminds me of Ride (specifically Vapour Trail, plus the bands you mentioned)... that kind of melancholy and longing for something. I like it! Greetings from Italy!
Master Hawkins, when your tour is complete, Please make time to do some guest spots on telly, or do a movie…your natural ease in front of the camera and comedic timing are my favorite parts of your show. You would have been great in Toast of London or Curb Your Enthusiasm 😂
I didn't even know about this band a week ago. I'm 41. And holy fuck this song is fantastic. Heard it on the BBC Glastonbury channel. It's a really just straight up catchy song.
Definitely feel that going from boys in the better land to starburster to favourite you’re missing out on a great deal of what Fontaines have to offer.
Every year thousands of people are savagely mocked for their inability to use their left foot for keepy uppies, just £1 a month though can help those affected, please consider giving generously.
Had the unique chance to see two outstanding bands, The Darkness and Fountaines D.C., playing live almost three weeks one from another, here in Italy. Amazing time....and Justin, you are one of the last standing pure rockers out there!
Justin, I'd love to see an episode on the best band at this years Glastonbury, Fat White Family. They are sleazy, unhinged and the most exciting band I've seen for decades. They've been around a few years but are really coming into their own now.
You skipped over my favorite part of the lyrics. “Shoulder bound to the frame of a door Chewed into shape like a stone on the shore But if there was lightning in me You'd know who it was for” so good.
Well, I like childhood videos, cute, but the song doesn't curl my toes. Justin, eyebrows back. I loved them before, I love them now. You're back. WONDERFUL.BAV
Grian talked to Jools Holland about how the song is about your favourite things and the fact that they can impact you in both a negative and positive way ❤
I am back, you nonessential disposable rival! Well, there is not much to say is there. For me I am very happy someone is carrying on this style of music, much like I felt when I saw a video years ago from some English blokes and a song about believing in love or something. Anyway, if you would like to hear something not as good as what you have heard I have like 4 albums for you. Anyway..'enjoy.'.your'..roomservice...
Probably their best song so far in my opinion… for more Irish greatness of a retro kind, and a band that much influenced Fontaines DC, check out the way too often overlooked Whipping Boy - th-cam.com/video/kQhIQk0ImRw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iboNTtixEyi-5vBT
02:56 😂C'mon Justin! Your second album has lots of bangers!!! I love it too!🤘 F***ing weird and hilarious comments today!!!😂😂😂00:04, 00:56, 02:10, 03:05, 04:18-04:45, 5:20, 05:40, 8:24...I could be an entire week pointing out brilliant parts of the video!!! Justin, all I can say is you ARE my favourite of all time!🤗 (Matron!!!🤣🤣🤣)
Bonjour Justin! I am a massive fan of Fontaines DC. And as an Irish Madame born in 1972 now living in the south of France....I was a huge Cure fan and Smiths fan...but more The Fall. Anyway, back to Favourite...it's not like their usual stuff. Personally I can't listen to it. Way too sentimental. But this is what makes them probably the best band in the world right now. They can write that...and then Death Kink or Starbuster....Television Mind...Hurricane Laughter. I think they wrote Favourite as a sort of personal gratitude and homage to their roots and families.
They performed this song when they opened for some name band in San Francisco and they were great. We had won tickets to see the headliner and I can't even remember who they were now. Fontaines D.C. were the show.
I'm an arty fucker, I love their stuff. The breathiness I associate with other Irish icons like Sinead O'Conner and Dolores O'Riordan. Sod bloody morrissey, I'm a biased though I think Morresys voice sounds like sour milk.
Hate to be the trainspotter, but the lyric you quoted was from Stop Me ( if you think that you've heard this one ), not Bigmouth Strikes Again. Carry On, as you were.
When I'm cold going to bed, I'll sometimes stay in my joggers (tbh it won't be a pair I've worn out as I'm generally at work in the workshop lol (we run a precision engineering business - too much coolant and swarf!) as its cozy as flip. I find I fall asleep and when I wake in the morn, I've not moved a muscle 🥰 The best!!!
This makes me think of if The Twilight Sad were tasked to make an early 90s Cure jam, which is extra funny because they just toured together, greatly increasing TwiSad's renown (about damned time - they've been at it for ages!).
A'up Justin been watching your reviews and stuff for a while now, lovin it! I agree on this track I can hear The Cure, Morrissey and Suede. Can also hear James in the vocal. Keep up the great work 👍
@@tobyjackman3212 Sure. You're wrong though. Johnny's been a favourite of mine for a long time, I've seen him several times. He plays guitar in a completely different way.
@@galetinm Youre right dude. Marr was doing all different things with triads, sliding up and down the neck. Much more to it. Robert Smith did a lot sliding around on one string, this has a Friday im in Love feeling to it.
Should check out modal fabric jim-jams for extra soft shut-eye at night. Imagine a modal catsuit for the stage too, would be softer than a cherub's undercarriage. 'Favourite' by Fontaines D.C. reminds me of the guitar riff on 'Just Like Heaven' by The Cure rather than The Smiths. Grian Chatten sports a shag hairdo rather than the Morrissey quiff, has a higher-pitched voice and less poetic lyrics, so definitely not the full Morrissey. Lyrically, 'Favourite' seems to explore the traumatic challenges Chatten has faced growing older, hence the kid in the video. Growing older is inevitable, but wearing itchy jim-jams can certainly be avoided.
A bit like the Charlatans to me, or Waterboys but yes, I hear the Cure too. Like that wind blowing the tumbleweed, only sound effect missing was you slurping your ginger juice or tea.
If you were disappointed by the second Fontaines DC album, maybe you should listen to their 3rd, Skinty Fia, brilliant ! Can’t wait to listen to their new album ❤
would love to hear your thoughts on wunderhorse. you can’t really go wrong with any of their songs, but Teal, July and Purple hit me particularly hard.
Looking forward to seeing you at camp bestival Justin. I will be working in catering on the stall cheeky burgers..feel free to come buy. Would love to say hello
Justin, would you be willing to make a reaction video for a band named CKY? They are very good and definitely different in their sound. Their history is a bit messy, so gloss over that. Perhaps the songs 'Escape From Hellview' or '96 Quite Bitter Beings' are some of their popular songs. Love your work dude! Thank you for the entertainment!
Hey mr H, fab review, and great suit. Im sure you're already aware, as a man with his finger permanently on the pulse of new and upcoming music artistry... but have you checked out Another Sky... latest album Beach Day... anything off that album has a beautiful, heavy sonic landscape with gorgeous solid rhythm sections with touches of Janes addiction, pearl jam, or Echo and the bunnymen... or even Massive attack or maybe or... some poppy rocky thang... and then the voice... the voice... the vocal sweepings of folk and chorals and... Actually you'd be better off talking about them than me. Just in case you missed it... PS really enjoy your stuff.Cheers.
Hi Justin! I wonder if you'd consider doing a piece on bands from the east of England? I've been to a couple of local shows recently as well as the Red Rooster festival and am happy to report that there is some serious talent in the area! Damp Matches Viera and the Silvers Mama Oh No! Thank you kindly, Ip
Is that the YSL ensemble from the NYC gig last year? I can’t imagine it being soft enough for sleep. If it’s chilly, a thinnish cashmere is nice. If it’s not chilly, silk is the most comfy. Thank you for the name of the brand of the shirt that I love. I still haven’t found it. Was it made for you or off the rack? You’re looking rather young and healthy today (well rested?).
Favourite is my song of the year so far. The lyrics, vocal performance, and vibe are perfect and everything I want.
Justin, you have to review Wunderhorse. Their new songs are classics, as is most of the first album.
Teal changed the way I think
I absolutely agree! Justin… GET ON WUNDERHORSE FELLA
Yes!
YES
Absolutely. They haven't written a bad tune (except maybe for July which is too depressing for my taste) they're my favourite band arround atm
What sets Fontaines DC above so many of their contemporaries, apart from their brilliant music and the poetic Irishness of their lyrics, is their consistent evolution and experimentation as a band. Each album has a new sound. I've seen them live 6 times now, most recently at Glastonbury where they had the swagger and confidence of a really big band that knows it. Best newly formed band since the 2010's for me.
Shoulder bound to the frame of the door, chewed into shape like a stone on the shore
That’s genius that
The Libertines are brilliant at that lead guitar playing a completely different melody to the singer. A duel - perfect description!
Best way to start a Monday morning here in the states. Surely one of the best YT channels on the internet. Would love to see something from that new band - Mixed Up Everything ✌️
Absolutely! Would love to hear Justin's opinion on Mixed Up Everything!
I second that! Mixed Up Everything is a band of 4 hunky brothers with Aussie alt-rock-grunge beach bum vibes (you’ll understand when you see their long beach blond hair flapping in the wind, their topless tans, and lots of amazing music played by the beach). MUE just released original songs that are an EPIC throwback to amazing 90’s bands I loved growing up and still love at 43. Their covers are also brilliant and honor the originals with their own flair.
Please cover Mixed Up Everythjng, Justin! They deserve to be featured. These brothers clearly have worked very have clearly worked very hard to get to where they’re at now if you look at their oldest TH-cam videos when they were busking at a much younger age to hone their craft. Please give them the full Justin Hawkins Rides Again Treatment! Tyvm!
Who doesn’t like a good bedtime story?! The Fontaines D.C. are a great band! Love them!
The guitar parts on this song most reminded of New Order’s Leave Me Alone. Loved them both!
I think Leave Me Alone, Lonesome Tonight and Way Of Life have to be my favourite New Order tracks. Beautiful sounds.
What a wonderful intro 👍
I love the tumbleweed stories ☺️
Justin, I just discovered you when you reviewed Starburster as I am a huge fan of Fontaines DC.
I’m an American, and I’m sorry to say The Darkness hadn’t reached my ears until recently. My (British) beau, himself a musician (and a friend of the dad of The Darkness’s drummer) told me about you, so I’ve been devouring your interviews. We’ve been watching your interviews, disquisitions, and deconstructions, and are thoroughly enjoying them and yourself. Your erudition! Your humour! Your cheekiness! Your knowledge of musical theory, your stellar guitar playing (not to mention those 5 little octaves) are brilliant! Thoroughly enjoying you, sir, and I hope you continue your TH-cam shows, as they are thoroughly enjoyable! Cheers!
Omg is your beau a friend of Roger Taylor????
Although I'm not hearing the Suede comparison quite as much as Justin, just wanted to say that Suede is a criminally underrated band -- especially here in the United States. Also, this Fontaines DC song is great. Going to check them out in depth throughout this week.
That one string lead line stuff is all over The Cure (A Forest, Just Like Heaven and many more). Agreed with the influences and I really do like the song - nicely done.
It reminds me of Ride (specifically Vapour Trail, plus the bands you mentioned)... that kind of melancholy and longing for something. I like it! Greetings from Italy!
Master Hawkins, when your tour is complete, Please make time to do some guest spots on telly, or do a movie…your natural ease in front of the camera and comedic timing are my favorite parts of your show. You would have been great in Toast of London or Curb Your Enthusiasm 😂
He always cracks me up.
I said it before & will say it again. Your hair is perfect as it is in this podcast.
Justin, it was really nice that you reviewed the song that one of your viewers suggested. I think it's about depression also.
Favourite is such a beautiful song, I love it! Takes me right back to the 90s.
This was enjoyable. Always refreshing to hear your take on songs. You have a keen ear and a fresh perspective. Thanks JH!
I didn't even know about this band a week ago. I'm 41. And holy fuck this song is fantastic. Heard it on the BBC Glastonbury channel. It's a really just straight up catchy song.
A blend of The Church, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Smiths and The Cure.
I'll call it 80's Resurgence.
Definitely Morrissey’s Suedehead in there
Definitely feel that going from boys in the better land to starburster to favourite you’re missing out on a great deal of what Fontaines have to offer.
Your facial comedy in this video was next level, Mr. Hawkins.
"But enough about my marriage." 🤣
9:07 The only song that popped up in my limited music knowledge was Aint Mo Sunshine When She's Gone.
When he repeats I know, I know.
Every year thousands of people are savagely mocked for their inability to use their left foot for keepy uppies, just £1 a month though can help those affected, please consider giving generously.
Sounds like Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Favourite is amazing. Has to be there best song.
It actually (to me) sounds a bit like Johnny Marr's work with The Cribs on the, Ignore The Ignorant album.
Sounds very like Power Of Dreams' song 'The Jokes on Me' from 1990 to me
8:52 reminds me of 'Born Slippy' by Underworld. "Lager. lager, lager..."
Same but "Drive boy brive boy dirt numb angel boy"
Had the unique chance to see two outstanding bands, The Darkness and Fountaines D.C., playing live almost three weeks one from another, here in Italy. Amazing time....and Justin, you are one of the last standing pure rockers out there!
Justin, I'd love to see an episode on the best band at this years Glastonbury, Fat White Family. They are sleazy, unhinged and the most exciting band I've seen for decades. They've been around a few years but are really coming into their own now.
You skipped over my favorite part of the lyrics. “Shoulder bound to the frame of a door
Chewed into shape like a stone on the shore
But if there was lightning in me
You'd know who it was for” so good.
Guitar riff from Altered Images 80's hit " I could be happy "
Well, I like childhood videos, cute, but the song doesn't curl my toes. Justin, eyebrows back. I loved them before, I love them now. You're back. WONDERFUL.BAV
Why is Justin so hilarious 😂
The Cure is my favourite band, and that's immediately who I heard.
That "nothing's changed, I still love you" lyric is from Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before I think
Justin's teeth look incredible, like glow in the dark white, shiny, and beautiful. 😁
This song sounds like Dinosaur Jr to me. The skateboarding clip is the real trigger.
that would be a sick cover for sure
Grian talked to Jools Holland about how the song is about your favourite things and the fact that they can impact you in both a negative and positive way ❤
I agree with all of that, but to me this sounds more like one of my favorite bands called DIIV! I would love to hear his take on this band!
I am back, you nonessential disposable rival! Well, there is not much to say is there. For me I am very happy someone is carrying on this style of music, much like I felt when I saw a video years ago from some English blokes and a song about believing in love or something. Anyway, if you would like to hear something not as good as what you have heard I have like 4 albums for you. Anyway..'enjoy.'.your'..roomservice...
The familiar bit you couldn’t get……. Cocteau Twins
Yes! Pearly Dewdrops Drop!!!
Probably their best song so far in my opinion… for more Irish greatness of a retro kind, and a band that much influenced Fontaines DC, check out the way too often overlooked Whipping Boy - th-cam.com/video/kQhIQk0ImRw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iboNTtixEyi-5vBT
God I’m glad you’re back 😂
02:56 😂C'mon Justin! Your second album has lots of bangers!!! I love it too!🤘
F***ing weird and hilarious comments today!!!😂😂😂00:04, 00:56, 02:10, 03:05, 04:18-04:45, 5:20, 05:40, 8:24...I could be an entire week pointing out brilliant parts of the video!!!
Justin, all I can say is you ARE my favourite of all time!🤗 (Matron!!!🤣🤣🤣)
Bonjour Justin! I am a massive fan of Fontaines DC. And as an Irish Madame born in 1972 now living in the south of France....I was a huge Cure fan and Smiths fan...but more The Fall. Anyway, back to Favourite...it's not like their usual stuff. Personally I can't listen to it. Way too sentimental. But this is what makes them probably the best band in the world right now. They can write that...and then Death Kink or Starbuster....Television Mind...Hurricane Laughter. I think they wrote Favourite as a sort of personal gratitude and homage to their roots and families.
Great song. Music is little bit "Charlie brown" by Coldplay ish.
Lovely shirtless edition... yes I hear Moz, Joy Division and The Cure, love this band.
They performed this song when they opened for some name band in San Francisco and they were great. We had won tickets to see the headliner and I can't even remember who they were now. Fontaines D.C. were the show.
Was it arctic monkeys? Hate their boring music
@@louienathan7135 Hey! That's the one. They were terrible and we left.
Nice hair my man
Watch their Tiny Desk Concert. They are very talented. Love them.
The greatness is in the sum of its parts
I'm an arty fucker, I love their stuff. The breathiness I associate with other Irish icons like Sinead O'Conner and Dolores O'Riordan. Sod bloody morrissey, I'm a biased though I think Morresys voice sounds like sour milk.
Hate to be the trainspotter, but the lyric you quoted was from Stop Me ( if you think that you've heard this one ), not Bigmouth Strikes Again. Carry On, as you were.
Indeed.
Bigmouth being my favourite Smith's song lyrically
Smashing pumpkins 1975 is a good song to compare this to. Repetitive, yet timeless.
Sounds more like the first Stone Roses album to me. I am a huge Fontaines fan btw
When I'm cold going to bed, I'll sometimes stay in my joggers (tbh it won't be a pair I've worn out as I'm generally at work in the workshop lol (we run a precision engineering business - too much coolant and swarf!) as its cozy as flip. I find I fall asleep and when I wake in the morn, I've not moved a muscle 🥰 The best!!!
aside from appreciating your musical dissections - you are hilarious and thanks for the laughs-
hard to believe you understand depression! ❤
A heaping helping of New Order … in the best way … on this song, in particular, but everything else I've heard from them. Really dig it
The look on your face after the “enough about my marriage comment” 😂😂😂😂
Justin is such a natural comedian haha. He's almost as good at comedy as he is at music, and he's a damn good musician!
@@robertfoshizzle Agree! He’s quick witted for sure and his facial expressions are hilarious
Omg! The wind and bells, glorious! 😂
This makes me think of if The Twilight Sad were tasked to make an early 90s Cure jam, which is extra funny because they just toured together, greatly increasing TwiSad's renown (about damned time - they've been at it for ages!).
A'up Justin been watching your reviews and stuff for a while now, lovin it! I agree on this track I can hear The Cure, Morrissey and Suede. Can also hear James in the vocal. Keep up the great work 👍
Mate... Smithsonian is a museum
Hell yes!!! Justin Hawkins!!! we need to hangout!!!
PAAAAAVEEEEMENNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTT
You drip entertainment Justin.
Maybe they meant the museum? The Smithsonian? It was sorta a throwback!!?
Ok Cauliflower bites and curry for the Justin bod, got it :)
"Enough about my marriage" LOL
Smithsonian means it belongs in a museum.
Thank you needed that good laugh today😂
Well I don't know anything terribly technical about guitar playing but Johnny Marr was the first person who sprang to my mind when I heard this!!
Sounds more like a Robert Smith guitar intro or a Morrissey solo track. Marr is a reach.
@@galetinm
I disagree 🤷🏾♂️
@@tobyjackman3212 Sure. You're wrong though. Johnny's been a favourite of mine for a long time, I've seen him several times. He plays guitar in a completely different way.
@@galetinm Youre right dude. Marr was doing all different things with triads, sliding up and down the neck. Much more to it. Robert Smith did a lot sliding around on one string, this has a Friday im in Love feeling to it.
Yes, Morrisey, but even more Stone Roses...
I get a bit of beach boys vibes too but definitely the cure
Should check out modal fabric jim-jams for extra soft shut-eye at night. Imagine a modal catsuit for the stage too, would be softer than a cherub's undercarriage. 'Favourite' by Fontaines D.C. reminds me of the guitar riff on 'Just Like Heaven' by The Cure rather than The Smiths. Grian Chatten sports a shag hairdo rather than the Morrissey quiff, has a higher-pitched voice and less poetic lyrics, so definitely not the full Morrissey. Lyrically, 'Favourite' seems to explore the traumatic challenges Chatten has faced growing older, hence the kid in the video. Growing older is inevitable, but wearing itchy jim-jams can certainly be avoided.
Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnnnn!!! 🎸🤘🏽🎶🎶🎶
I was getting a bit of New Order...
A bit like the Charlatans to me, or Waterboys but yes, I hear the Cure too. Like that wind blowing the tumbleweed, only sound effect missing was you slurping your ginger juice or tea.
Maybe they meant it sounds like the Smithsonian Museum. It is pretty echoey.
If you were disappointed by the second Fontaines DC album, maybe you should listen to their 3rd, Skinty Fia, brilliant ! Can’t wait to listen to their new album ❤
Morrissey for sure
would love to hear your thoughts on wunderhorse. you can’t really go wrong with any of their songs, but Teal, July and Purple hit me particularly hard.
Did I hallucinate the "All My Life" reaction video? I could've sworn I watched it here a couple days ago...
Would love to see a video on your take of the new deep purple album fyi it rocks!!
I am having a good laugh at how camp David Hasselhoff was back in the day. We didn’t notice at the time. I suppose we were all camp…
I woukd like darling Justin your skincare...you look wonderfully younger..you're beautiful...
Cureonian for sure
nothing like bleached white teeth as a sign of success
Looking forward to seeing you at camp bestival Justin. I will be working in catering on the stall cheeky burgers..feel free to come buy. Would love to say hello
You always do this!!! You name drop Suede and then neglect to do a full video on them - pretty please!!
Justin, would you be willing to make a reaction video for a band named CKY? They are very good and definitely different in their sound. Their history is a bit messy, so gloss over that. Perhaps the songs 'Escape From Hellview' or '96 Quite Bitter Beings' are some of their popular songs. Love your work dude! Thank you for the entertainment!
It’s the Wedding present!
Justin should review Big Special. Best new act in a long, long time.
Hey mr H, fab review, and great suit. Im sure you're already aware, as a man with his finger permanently on the pulse of new and upcoming music artistry... but have you checked out Another Sky... latest album Beach Day... anything off that album has a beautiful, heavy sonic landscape with gorgeous solid rhythm sections with touches of Janes addiction, pearl jam, or Echo and the bunnymen... or even Massive attack or maybe or... some poppy rocky thang... and then the voice... the voice... the vocal sweepings of folk and chorals and... Actually you'd be better off talking about them than me. Just in case you missed it... PS really enjoy your stuff.Cheers.
Hi Justin! I wonder if you'd consider doing a piece on bands from the east of England? I've been to a couple of local shows recently as well as the Red Rooster festival and am happy to report that there is some serious talent in the area!
Damp Matches
Viera and the Silvers
Mama Oh No!
Thank you kindly, Ip
Is that the YSL ensemble from the NYC gig last year? I can’t imagine it being soft enough for sleep.
If it’s chilly, a thinnish cashmere is nice. If it’s not chilly, silk is the most comfy.
Thank you for the name of the brand of the shirt that I love. I still haven’t found it. Was it made for you or off the rack?
You’re looking rather young and healthy today (well rested?).
U2/ Passenger album has a song on it called Slug . Think they may have gotten the idea for this