I Only Trust Rock n Roll is the ninth studio album by Australian punk rock band The Living End. The album was announced in July 2025 and released on 26 September 2025. The album debuted at number 5 on the ARIA Charts, continuing the run of ARIA top ten albums.
Upon announcement, lead vocalist Chris Cheney said "We did not want to make a big, over-the-top record with a hundred parts. We've made those records. This one had to sound like a slick machine. Trim the fat. Yeah, there are those harmonies and extra guitar bits. But a big part of the writing was knowing what a song didn't need."
Reception Al Newstead from Double J said "I Only Trust Rock n Roll steps back in time sonically, but the pointed lyrics skewer contemporary concerns."
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. The Living End Chris Cheney – lead vocals, guitar Scott Owen – double bass Andy Strachan – drums
Additional contributors Kevin Shirley – production (tracks 1–6), mixing (all tracks) Stephen Mowat – production, engineering (7) Jackson Somerville – engineering (2–6, 8–11) Thomas Keating – engineering (1) Don Bartley – mastering Kahlia Parker – album design, artwork Jacob McCann – photography
Charts Weekly charts Chart (2025) Peak position
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for I Only Trust Rock n Roll Chart (2025) Position Australian Artist Albums (ARIA) 32
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