When I Have Fears
by The Murder Capital
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Mojo
    Aug 13, 2019
    60
    A first strike of the match before they burn their own path forward. [Sep 2019, p.94]
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#93 Best Album of 2019

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Ricko
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    It's very rare I give full marks for an album and even rarer for a debut. Initially, I did award this ones the five stars and I still think itIt's very rare I give full marks for an album and even rarer for a debut. Initially, I did award this ones the five stars and I still think it is one of the most substantial debuts I've heard in years. 3 years on it sounds a bit more ordinary and owe alot more to their influences than I first thought but it's still a 9/10 for now. The songs are not just really good, they are weighty nd substantial as well. The bands influences are worn on their sleeves. Ireland/UK of the late 70s early 80s comes to mind (the best bits of the likes of Joy Division, U2, Echo and the Bunny Men are taken and given a modern distillation). I don't buy into criticism of the current post punk revival happening as all music is cyclical. At this point, absolutely everything out there has been done before and its more a case of whether you've heard it or not. "When I have Fears" is one of the albums of the year and I predict it will top many an end of year list. I was lucky enough to catch these guys launch the album last week in Cork and they were superb live. I was surprised to just how well the live sound transferred to the recorded product. Go see them if you get the chance but definitely check this out. It gets better with each listen. The word intense stays with me.… Full Review »
  2. manonwire40
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    A band who successfully transfer their live persona to the record. It is haunting, instant and shows off a band where every syllable utteredA band who successfully transfer their live persona to the record. It is haunting, instant and shows off a band where every syllable uttered is important and plays its part.… Full Review »
  3. humdrumblue
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Absolutely brilliant album from start to finish. One of the best of 2019 for sure!… Full Review »
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