The Living End charge back with I Only Trust Rock n Roll, an album that proves why their name still carries weight after decades on the circuit. From the opening bars there’s a familiar snap: those razor guitars, that rockabilly-punk heartbeat, the sense that this band still knows how to kick the door down. “Reckless Heart” bursts out first, a chorus built for a sweaty crowd to shout back. “No Regrets Tonight” keeps the energy high with a hook that sticks, while “After Forever” stretches the dynamics just enough to show they can still surprise without losing their edge.
Critics and fans are catching the same vibe. Rolling Stone Australia notes that Chris Cheney wrote these songs with a “strip it back and hit harder” mindset, calling the record a “big brother” to their debut. Tinnitist praises the album’s “immediate, hooky” punch, saying it puts rock & roll ferocity back where it belongs. On Reddit, listeners talk about how the tracks blend old-school Living End fire with just enough modern polish to feel fresh.
Not every song bites as hard. Midway through the set a few cuts drift into safe territory—solid enough, but missing the spark that makes the standouts crackle. Those moments don’t ruin the ride; they just make the highs shine brighter.
When The Living End lean fully into their mix of punk grit and straight-up rock’n’roll swagger, the album roars. It’s a record built on confidence: the sound of a band that knows exactly what it does best and still has the fuel to do it loud.
