Clash Magazine has given an 8/10 review to 'Affirmations', the debut album from Dublin trio Really Good Time, describing it as a brave and exciting record that captures the anger and disillusionment of a generation grappling with economic hardship. The band, comprising Wastefellow, Ado Tornado and Jacque le Coque, have built a reputation on punk-inflected riffs, dark humour and energetic live shows, having previously shared stages with acts such as Franz Ferdinand, The Murder Capital and Gurriers, marking the album as a notable addition to Ireland's current music scene.

Reviewer Roberta Guarini highlights tracks including opener 'On Dublin Bus' and the frenetic 'Do It' as capturing collective anxiety and thwarted ambition, while 'Shit One' uses sarcasm to argue that change requires action rather than fantasy. The record's second half, featuring songs such as 'Best Medicine' and 'Life, Life', shifts to a quieter, more nostalgic tone before closing with the manic 'Peter Hayes is not who he says he is'. Overall, the review frames the album as balancing anger with hope, and predicts it will appeal to both existing fans and newcomers.