Rebuke release new album “Things One Shouldn’t Have to Say”
After 15 years since their last full-length release, Gothenburg punk stalwarts Rebuke are back with “Things One Shouldn’t Have to Say”, an 18-track concept album that distills everything the band has become known for: blistering speed, intricate songwriting, and razor-sharp social commentary.
Crafted with meticulous care over half a decade, “Things One Shouldn’t Have to Say” is Rebuke’s most ambitious project yet. The album channels the persistent anxiety that the world hasn’t turned out the way it should have– a concept explored through a parallel timeline where time travel became commercialized. This unifying theme manifests in a series of short, punchy songs, each packed with intricate riffs and thoughtful lyrics.
Frontman Petter Mossberg elaborates: “We wanted to create something that felt like the definitive Rebuke record. Every track represents who we are as musicians and storytellers, while staying true to
the energy and ethos of punkrock. It’s dense, fast, and unapologetic– everything we love about this music.”
“Things One Shouldn’t Have to Say” represents a “more is more” approach to songwriting. Rebuke has packed each track with layers of instrumental intricacy and lyrical depth while avoiding unnecessary repetition. With 18 tracks clocking in at just under 30 minutes, the album invites listeners to experience a seamless, high-energy ride from start to finish. Unlike past releases, the album was written mostly as instrumentals first, with lyrics and vocals added later. This approach gives the music a dynamic foundation
that shines across varied tracks, from riff-driven assaults to anthemic choruses.
Mossberg adds: “The lyrics are deeply tied to the concept, so much so that they almost wrote
themselves. While the songs are short, they’re packed with meaning, making each listen a new experience.”
Despite its conceptual complexity, the album’s production was a labour of love, driven by the band’s DIY ethos and refined through collaborations with guest vocalists, Studio 73’s masterful mixes, and striking artwork. Mossberg reflects on the process: “After working on something for so long, getting the final mixes back was exhilarating. Everyone involved gave their all, and it shows in every aspect of this
release.”
Like much of the album, the single’s music video blends wit with grit. Their friend,Tor’s portrayal of a warehouse worker lugging around bad ideas is both darkly humorous and thematically resonant, offering a visual metaphor for the album’s exploration of societal malaise.
The album is out today and is being released by Lockjaw Records (UK/EU), Double Helix
Records (US), Punk Rock Radar (US), and Pee Records (AU).