Regrets – XL (2025)
London’s Hardcore Chaos Merchants Deliver a 16-Minute Blitz of Fury and Funk
If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like when a band captures the energy of a mosh pit inside a Morley’s Chicken shop, wonder no more. Regrets, the London-based hardcore punk trio, have finally dropped their debut album XL—11 tracks, 16 minutes, and zero apologies. It’s a sonic riot that feels like being thrown down a flight of stairs.
Regrets have been teasing chaos for years with a string of singles and a reputation for live shows that feel more like controlled demolition. With XL, they’ve bottled that energy and smashed it against the wall. Think Trapped Under Ice meets Trash Talk, with the rawness of Static Vision and the early-day swagger of Turnstile and Knocked Loose.
The album opens with “Tequila,” a track that starts with a salsa-flavored intro before detonating into a two-step beatdown. It’s a bait-and-switch that sets the tone for the rest of the album.
“Suck It Up,” the lead single, is a standout. With a bass-and-drum intro that kicks the door in, it’s a cathartic anthem for anyone drowning in daily stress. The lyrics are bleak, but the delivery is euphoric.
Tracks like “9ine to 5ive” and “Out of Control” dive into themes of addiction, burnout, and existential dread, but never lose the groove. Guitarist Greg’s rapid-fire riffs are punky, punchy, and perfectly paired with Dylan’s piercing vocal delivery—a voice that sounds like it was forged in a back alley argument.
“XL,” the title track, is pure London hardcore theatre. The music video—filmed inside a Morley’s Chicken on Brick Lane—is already legendary, capturing the band’s chaotic spirit in a setting that’s as greasy and iconic as their sound.
For fans of: Trapped Under Ice, Trash Talk, Static Vision,
Written by @jdprosho
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