Attitude Adjustment (Buzzcocks album)
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| Released | 30 January 2026 | |||
| Recorded | January 2025 | |||
| Studio | Studio 7 (London) | |||
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| Length | 43:11 | |||
| Label | Cherry Red | |||
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Attitude Adjustment is the eleventh studio album by the English punk rock band Buzzcocks, released on 30 January 2026 by Cherry Red Records and produced by Lawrence Loveless and Steve Diggle.
Background and recording
Following Sonics in the Soul (2022), their first without Pete Shelley following his death in 2018, the band recorded Attitude Adjustment in January 2025 at the same studio, London's Studio 7.[5] The album consists of the same lineup as their previous album, including Steve Diggle on vocals, guitars, keyboards, and songwriting duties, Chris Remington on bass, and Danny Farrant on drums.[6] Diggle described Attitude Adjustment as "punk rock with a Motown vibe".[4]
Singles and release
Attitude Adjustment was led by two singles: "Queen of the Scene" on 28 November 2025[7] and "Poetic Machine Gun" on 16 January 2026.[8] The album subsequently released on 30 January via Cherry Red Records,[3] charting on the UK Independent and Scottish Albums Charts at no. 24 and no. 27, respectively.[9]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 70/100[10] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [11] |
| Buzz Magazine | [12] |
| Clash | 8/10[4] |
| Classic Rock | 7/10[2] |
| Mojo | [1] |
| Record Collector | [13] |
| Spectrum Culture | 65%[14] |
| Spill Magazine | [6] |
| Uncut | [5] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Attitude Adjustment received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 from 6 critic scores.[10]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Steve Diggle.[15]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Queen of the Scene" | 2:59 |
| 2. | "Games" | 3:12 |
| 3. | "Seeing Daylight" | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Poetic Machine Gun" | 2:34 |
| 5. | "Tear of a Golden Girl" | 2:31 |
| 6. | "Heavy Streets" | 4:01 |
| 7. | "One of the Universe, Pt. 1" | 0:55 |
| 8. | "All Gone to War" | 2:41 |
| 9. | "One of the Universe, Pt. 2" | 0:55 |
| 10. | "Jesus at the Wheel" | 3:33 |
| 11. | "Just a Dream I Followed" | 3:43 |
| 12. | "Feeling Uptight" | 4:35 |
| 13. | "Break That Ball and Chain" | 3:40 |
| 14. | "The Greatest of Them All" | 4:05 |
| Total length: | 43:11 | |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the vinyl liner notes.[15]
Buzzcocks
- Steve Diggle – vocals, guitar, keyboards, production, mixing
- Chris Remmington – bass
- Danny Farrant – drums
Additional contributors
- Lawrence Loveless – production, mixing
- Geoff Pesche – mastering at Abbey Road Studios, London
- Ron Lyon – front cover photo, band photographs
- Steve White – band photographs
- Malcolm Garrett, Images&Co – design
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[16] | 99 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[9] | 27 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 24 |
References
- ^ a b Gilbert, Pat (13 January 2026). "Filter Albums: Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment". Mojo. No. 388 (March 2026). London: H Bauer Publishing. p. 81. ISSN 1351-0193.
- ^ a b Johnston, Emma (3 February 2026). "The Hard Stuff – Albums: Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment". Classic Rock. No. 350 (March 2026). Future. p. 81. ISSN 1464-7834.
- ^ a b Babey, Ged (30 January 2026). "Buzzcocks: Attitude Adjustment – album review". Louder Than War. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ a b c Wilkie, Jack (30 January 2026). "Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment". Clash. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ a b Watts, Peter (2 January 2026). "Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment". Uncut. No. 348 (February 2026). Yalding, Kent, England: Kelsey Media. p. 32. ISSN 1368-0722. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ a b Badgley, Aaron (30 January 2026). "Spill Album Review: Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment". Spill Magazine. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Diggle, Steve [@stevediggleofficial]; (21 November 2025). "Buzzcocks new single 'Queen of the Scene.'". Retrieved 9 February 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ Buzzcocks [@the_official_buzzcocks]; (21 November 2025). "New single 'Poetic Machine Gun' from the upcoming album 'Attitude Adjustment' is out now". Retrieved 9 February 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c "Buzzcocks songs and albums | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Attitude Adjustment by Buzzcocks". Metacritic. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ Deming, Mark. Attitude Adjustment Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Nash, Lynda (31 January 2026). "Manc punk OGs the Buzzcocks are still fighting fit on 13th album". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Dalton, Nick (22 January 2026). "New Albums: Buzzcocks – Attitude Adjustment". Record Collector. No. 580 (February 2026). London: Diamond Publishing Ltd. p. 101. ISSN 0261-250X. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Lyng, Eoghan (19 February 2026). "Buzzcocks: Attitude Adjustment". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ a b Buzzcocks (2026). Attitude Adjustment (Vinyl liner notes). Cherry Red Records. BRED931.
- ^ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 20 février 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
External links
- Attitude Adjustment at Discogs (list of releases)