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A Hero's Death is the second studio album by Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C., released on July 31, 2020, via Partisan Records. The album followed the band's 2019 debut Dogrel and earned the group their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Recorded with producer Dan Carey, it features a more expansive, layered sound than its predecessor while retaining the band's spoken-word-influenced vocal delivery and guitar-driven post-punk arrangements.

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Did Fontaines D.C. win the Grammy for A Hero's Death?

A Hero's Death, released in 2020, earned Fontaines D.C. their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Album, but the band did not win the award that year. The nomination nonetheless brought significant international attention to the Irish post-punk band's second record.

How does A Hero's Death sound compared to Fontaines D.C.'s debut Dogrel?

While their 2019 debut album Dogrel was characterized by raw, aggressive post-punk energy, A Hero's Death introduces more melodic and experimental elements while maintaining the band's dark, spoken-word-influenced vocal delivery. The title track features a more anthemic, chorus-driven approach compared to the harsher sound of Dogrel.

What record label released A Hero's Death by Fontaines D.C.?

A Hero's Death was released on Partisan Records, the same independent label that released Fontaines D.C.'s debut album Dogrel in 2019. Partisan Records is known for a roster that includes critically acclaimed indie and post-punk acts.

Who produced A Hero's Death and what other bands has that producer worked with?

A Hero's Death was produced by Dan Carey, who also produced the band's debut album Dogrel. Carey is known for his work with numerous UK and Irish post-punk and indie acts and has been a key creative collaborator in defining Fontaines D.C.'s recorded sound.

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