{
  "id": 15588802,
  "title": "Start Crying Your Heart Out: Why Liam Gallagher is wrong about Fontaines D.C.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/start-crying-your-heart-out-why-liam-gallagher-is-wrong-about",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T09:24:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/start-crying-your-hear-out-why-liam-gallagher-is-wrong-about-fontaines-dc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liam Gallagher's recent remarks about Fontaines D.C. are misguided and unjustified, as they fail to appreciate the Irish band's exceptional talent and consistent excellence. The Oasis frontman suggested Fontaines D.C. are \"not good enough\" to open for his band on their upcoming Live '27 Tour, stating that they \"don't have any tunes.\" However, Gallagher's assessment does not hold up when considering Fontaines D.C.'s impressive discography and their ability to consistently deliver outstanding albums and performances.\n\nSince their 2019 debut album 'Dogrel', Fontaines D.C. have released five studio albums, with each record surpassing its predecessor. Their third album, 'Skinty Fia' (2022), was deemed a \"consecration\" by the author, and their latest release, 'Dopamine Chamber' (2024), cements their status as one of the most consistently exciting modern bands around. The album features a doomy, gloomy, and cinematic sound, paying homage to bands like Depeche Mode and The Cure, while maintaining the band's unique identity.\n\nMoreover, Fontaines D.C. have proven themselves worthy of opening for Oasis by delivering electrifying live performances and refusing to shy away from addressing important themes in their music. Their fifth album, 'Dopamine Chamber', is a testament to their artistry, showcasing a perfect blend of raw emotion and sophisticated songwriting. It is an astonishing work that merits comparison to masterpiece status.\n\nGallagher's comments regarding Fontaines D.C. appear to stem from a 2024 interview where Fontaines' guitarist Carlos O'Connell reportedly said he \"couldn't give a shit\" about the Oasis reunion, and bassist Conor Deegan III added that they felt left behind in the nostalgia for the 1990s. However, this does not diminish the band's talent or the quality of their music. Instead, it highlights the fact that Liam Gallagher needs to reevaluate his perspective and recognize the formidable musicianship of Fontaines D.C. before dismissing them as mere \"spunkbubbles.\"",
  "summary": "Liam Gallagher says Fontaines D.C. “are not good enough” to open for Oasis on their upcoming ‘Live ’27’ tour... Give us a break.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}