Buck (album)

Buck
Studio album by
Released5 September 2025 (2025-09-05)
Genre
Length31:10
LabelModern Sky UK
ProducerRichard Turvey
Red Rum Club chronology
Western Approaches
(2024)
Buck
(2025)
Singles from Buck
  1. "American Nights & English Mornings"
    Released: 14 May 2025
  2. "Crush, TX"
    Released: 19 June 2025
  3. "Buck"
    Released: 7 August 2025
  4. "Wild"
    Released: 3 September 2025

Buck, (stylised in all caps), is the fifth studio album by English band Red Rum Club. It was released on 5 September 2025 through Modern Sky.[1]

The album debuted at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart, making it their highest-charting single to date.[2]

Critical reception

Jen Rose of Indiependent called the album a "fast-paced rock romp", praising the "heavy instrumentals and [sic] captivating lyrics" of the opening track, while favorably reviewing the rest of the singles.[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Fran Doran, Tom Williams, Michael McDermott, Joe Corby, Simon Hepworth, Neil Lawson & Richard Turvey, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Crush, TX" 2:18
2."Taste" 2:34
3."American Nights & English Mornings" 3:14
4."Buck" 2:28
5."Call Me On Your Comedown"
  • Doran
  • Williams
  • McDermott
  • Corby
  • Hepworth
  • Lawson
2:45
6."Trouble In The Neighbourhood" 3:05
7."Wild" 2:38
8."Vanilla - Alt Mix"
  • Doran
  • Williams
  • McDermott
  • Corby
  • Hepworth
  • Lawson
2:34
9."Animal" 3:23
10."Wish I Was Here" 2:56
11."Someone's Baby Isn't Coming Home" 3:09
Total length:31:10

Charts

Chart performance
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[4] 7
UK Albums (OCC)[5] 7
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[6] 2

References

  1. ^ Yewdall, Hamish (3 September 2025). ""People try to be cool with their influences, but when you think about it, it's McFly, Busted and School of Rock"". Now Then Magazine. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ Smith, Carl (12 September 2025). "Sabrina Carpenter makes it two weeks at Number 1 with Man's Best Friend album". OfficialCharts.com. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  3. ^ Rose, Jen (8 September 2025). "Album Review: BUCK // Red Rum Club". The Indiependent. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 12/9/2025 โ€“ Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Official Albums Chart on 12/9/2025 โ€“ Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 12/9/2025 โ€“ Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 February 2026.