The Living End sound downright energized on their first album in seven years. The Melbourne-formed trio locks firmly onto the intersection of rockabilly, punk, and pub rock, with singer/guitarist Chris Cheney ripping out gnarly yet compact solos against the rough-riding rhythm section of double bassist Scott Owen and drummer Andy Strachan. Cheney’s personal preoccupations are a key driver across I Only Trust Rock n Roll, as he repeatedly brings up social media with no shortage of scorn. From mocking influencers and trolls on “Camera” and “Rain the Parade,” respectively, to calling out Facebook by name on “Private Hell,” Cheney is all too keen to clock the decay prompted by excessive online culture. But he doesn’t reserve his wrath for one target: the title track mentions devoting himself to that evergreen genre instead of religion or politicians, and “Public Holiday” questions the refusal to change the date of Australia Day. It’s not exactly a feel-good record in terms of lyrical content, but The Living End’s music remains as pointed—and as pointedly catchy—as ever. Despite having relocated from Los Angeles to Melbourne and then to Brisbane this decade already, Cheney comes off surprisingly grounded as he reconvenes his long-running band for another outing.