CMAT’s Euro Country is the standout Irish album of 2025 and a cultural moment.

In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen explores how CMAT’s songwriting, humour, and hyperreal pop persona captured the realities of modern Ireland: the housing crisis, post–Celtic Tiger disillusionment, political theatre, and the strange mix of chaos and hope that defines life in 2025.

We unpack the album’s themes of escapism, rural identity, emotional honesty, and ambition, and examine why Euro Country resonated so deeply with a generation navigating uncertainty.

This album is a portrait of Ireland right now, seen through one of its most important artists.