Dive into the atmospheric world of Dublin's post-punk revivalists, The Murder Capital, with their debut album "When I Have Fears," released on August 16, 2019, under the independent label Human Season. Spanning a concise yet impactful 44 minutes, this 10-track collection is a testament to the band's raw, emotive storytelling and their ability to craft hauntingly beautiful melodies.
The album opens with the chilling "For Everything" and continues to build a narrative that explores themes of love, loss, and self-reflection. Tracks like "Green & Blue" and "On Twisted Ground" showcase the band's knack for blending poetic lyricism with driving rhythms, while "Slowdance I" and "Slowdance II" offer a moment of introspective respite. The album's closer, "Love, Love, Love," leaves a lasting impression, encapsulating the band's ability to evoke deep emotions with their music.
With its raw, unfiltered energy and evocative storytelling, "When I Have Fears" is a powerful debut from The Murder Capital, marking them as a force to be reckoned with in the post-punk scene.