My quasi-quarantine anthem has been "Liberty Belle," a frantic ode to Dublin neighborhood by Irish post-punkers Fontaines D.C. When things are lagging at the house, this five-man band -- comprised of various first and last names such as Conor, Coll, Curley, O'Connell, Carlos, and Conor (again) -- gets things moving in a big way.
"Liberty Belle" is the headliner of their debut studio album, "Dogrel." Other standouts include "Too Real," "Roy's Tune," "Hurricane Laughter," and "Boys in the Better Land," but the haunting "Dublin City Sky" points to this band's ability to change speeds and divert from exclusive thrash.
The musicians consider themselves poets first and foremost, and they've actually released two collections of poetry collectively, titled "Vroom" and "Winding." When they began making music, their early touring was supported by funding from the Irish Arts Council and another organization, helping Fontaines D.C. (the D.C. stands for Dublin City) emerge on the music scene.
The band's second album is slated to be released this year. In the meantime, I'll continue to lean on the them when I'm fighting the ennui and remembering my Irish adventures ...
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