Buzzcocks - Attitude Adjustment (2026)
There’s a familiarity to Attitude Adjustment that works both for and against it. The band still understands the mechanics of a Buzzcocks song: quick tempo, bright guitar lines, and a chorus that lands within two minutes. The opening stretch moves well because the energy is immediate. The hooks are simple but effective, and the playing stays tight and efficient. But the formula becomes clear quickly. Songs arrive, deliver their punch, and move on without evolving much beyond the template. It’s enjoyable in short bursts, but structurally it rarely pushes past what the band perfected decades ago. It proves the craft is still there. It just doesn’t expand the blueprint. Pros Immediate melodic instinct The band still knows how to build a fast punk song around a simple, effective hook. Tight, efficient songwriting Tracks are short, direct, and energetic. The album never drifts or bloats. Recognisable identity The guitar tone, pacing, and power-pop sensibility clearly belong to Buzzco...