Somebody’s Child - When Youth Fades Away


Wir besuchen gerade das Traumzeit Festival im Duisburger Landschaftspark-Nord. Vor der Kulisse des stillgelegten Hüttenwerks Duisburg-Meiderich/Beeck bieten drei Bühnen eine Vielzahl ungewöhnlicher Kulissen, die bei Dunkelheit durch die Lichtinstallationen des englischen Künstlers Jonathan Park illuminiert werden. Heute stehen Schrottgrenze, Somebody’s Child, Sarah Julia, Lambert, Jimmy Eat World und Kat Frankie’s B O D I E S auf unserem Programm. 

Der aus Dublin stammende Cian Godfrey macht mit seinem Projekt Somebody’s Child Fans von Sam Fender, Gang Of Youths und The Killers glücklich. Dies gelang ihm vor zwei Jahren mit seinem Debütalbum „Somebody’s Child“, das auf Platz 43 bei Platten vor Gericht landen konnte, und wird auch dieses Jahr mit „When Youth Fades Away“ gelingen. Wenn man sich gelegentlich, beispielsweise bei „Wall Street“, auch an The National erinnert fühlt, mag das auch am Produzenten Peter Katis (Interpol, Death Cab For Cuties) liegen, der an acht Alben von Matt Berninger & Co. mitwirkte. Energetischer, emotionaler Indierock mit 80er Jahre Touch durch Synthesizer, der als CD und LP (white Vinyl, transparent with orange Splatter Vinyl) erhältlich ist, und immer noch auf seinen ganz großen Durchbruch wartet.

Somebody’s Child in Deutschland:
08.11.25 Berlin, Gretchen
13.11.25 München, Strom
16.11.25 Bremen, Tower
17.11.25 Düsseldorf, Zakk
18.11.25 Leipzig, Naumanns


Opening with ‘The Kid’, a track brimming with ambition and energy, the record immediately establishes its intent—big choruses, anthemic sounds, and a sense of self-belief that recalls the grandeur of acts like The Killers. The band doesn’t shy away from the big moments, and it's clear that they're ready to step onto the festival stages and bring their newfound sound to the masses.
The album's lead single ‘Time of My Life’ is a cathartic, bittersweet track that embodies the fleeting nature of youth and the complexity of nostalgia. The two-chord anthem was written in a burst of creative energy towards the end of the album's recording process, and it encapsulates the feelings of resolve and acceptance that run throughout the album. “We’ve always wanted to write a two-chord song, and this finally came out without force,” Godfrey explains. “Pure elation”. It’s a perfect example of the band's ability to balance accessibility with emotional depth.
Another standout moment is ‘Irish Goodbye’, which reflects on the transition from youth to adulthood with a sense of melancholy and introspection. It’s a quiet yet powerful reminder of the moments we let slip away, the things we never say, and the inevitable passage of time that shapes us all. Godfrey calls it “a breath of fresh air” on the album, and its understated beauty carries the theme of the record in a very intimate way. 
Tracks like ‘Wall Street’ and ‘My Mind Is On Fire’ keep the energy high, with the former especially radiating festival-ready energy. These songs feel like anthems in the making, with soaring choruses and a sense of urgency that mirrors the band’s live performance style. However, ‘The Waterside’ offers a more reflective moment on the record, an acoustic ballad that slows things down and showcases the band's ability to embrace different textures and sounds.
The title track, ‘When Youth Fades Away’, serves as the perfect conclusion to the album. Echoing the energy of LCD Soundsystem’s ‘All My Friends’, it’s a fitting end to the album, capturing both the wistfulness of the lyrics and the emotional weight of the overall theme. Godfrey’s voice here is particularly poignant, even if it sometimes feels like a familiar presence in the broader indie landscape. His emotive delivery is compelling, though it would be exciting to see the band push further into unique vocal territory on future releases.


  


 

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