Released 7 years ago this October
Without Fear
Dermot Kennedy · 2019
50 min · 13 tracks
A dynamic blend of heartfelt folk and contemporary pop, layered with emotive vocals and soaring instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power Over Me — This track showcases Kennedy's raw vocal power and emotional depth, making it a defining anthem of self-empowerment that resonated widely with listeners.
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Outnumbered — With its poignant lyrics about love and loss, this song highlights Kennedy's storytelling ability and features an unforgettable chorus that elevates the album's emotional landscape.
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An Evening I Will Not Forget — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation, drawing listeners into Kennedy's world from the very start.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic and reflective moments, showcasing strong vocal delivery and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that build energy, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Vocals are layered with rich harmonies, often featuring a call-and-response structure between verses and choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric instrumentation, such as strings and synths, which enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration
- reflective late-night listening
- heartfelt anthemic moments
- consistent pacing throughout
- immersive storytelling experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 4, 2019, 'Without Fear' was Dermot Kennedy's debut studio album following a series of successful EPs. At this point in his career, he had already gained significant attention from singles like 'Power Over Me', which topped charts and established him as a rising star in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hozier· Lewis Capaldi· James Bay
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 An Evening I Will Not Forget 4:05
- 2 All My Friends 4:07
- 3 Power Over Me 3:26
- 4 What Have I Done 3:37
- 5 Moments Passed 4:31
- 6 The Corner 3:21
- 7 Lost 3:44
- 8 Rome 3:22
- 9 Outnumbered 4:05
- 10 Dancing Under Red Skies 3:46
- 11 Outgrown 3:20
- 12 Redemption 3:48
- 13 Without Fear 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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