The highly-anticipated fourth studio album by Fontaines D.C., Romance, marks a bold new chapter for the band and is their first collaboration with renowned producer James Ford. Widely regarded as their most assured, inventive, and sonically adventurous record to date, Romance builds upon the momentum of their critically acclaimed 2022 album Skinty Fia, which topped both the UK and Irish album charts. That success was further underscored by a slew of accolades, including winning ‘International Group of the Year’ at the 2023 BRIT Awards. Romance is an expansive, ambitious statement from the Dublin-formed, now London-based band. Spanning 11 tracks, it gathers ideas and inspirations that have percolated among Grian Chatten (vocals), Carlos O'Connell (guitar), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor Deegan (bass), and Tom Coll (drums) since the release of Skinty Fia. Those ideas took shape on the road while touring the U.S. and Mexico with Arctic Monkeys. During this period, the band members shared influences and connected over artists known for building immersive creative worlds—such as Shygirl, Sega Bodega, Mos Def, A$AP Ferg, OutKast, and Korn—blending the aesthetic of electronic, hip hop, and heavy metal into their evolving sound. Individual experiences also shaped the album: O'Connell relocated to Spain’s Castile-La Mancha and became a father; Chatten spent time in LA; Deegan explored life in Paris. Back in London, they each pushed their creative limits—experimenting with riffs, chord progressions, and lyrical concepts with no set intention for a new record. Following their U.S. arena tour in Autumn 2023, the band regrouped and spent a month writing together, followed by three weeks of pre-production in a North London studio, and then a month recording in a chateau near Paris, completely immersed in the process. For collectors and audiophiles, Fontaines D.C. – Romance vinyl editions are now available, offering a rich and immersive listening experience that captures the full sonic depth of the album. Whether you're searching for Romance Fontaines D.C. vinyl as a centerpiece for your collection or specifically looking for the Fontaines DC Romance vinyl pressing, this release is a must-have for fans of groundbreaking modern rock. Track Listing Romance Starburster Here's the Thing Desire In the Modern World Bug Motorcycle Boy Sundowner Horseness Is the Whatness Death Kink Favourite Information Format: Vinyl / 12" Album Label: XL Release Date: 23/08/2024 Number of Discs: 1 EAN: 0191404143612
