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Never Apologise Never Explain

Therapy? · 2004

39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · noise rock

Raw energy and biting sarcasm collide in a powerful blend of alternative metal and noise rock.

Why this album works

'Never Apologise Never Explain' received critical acclaim for its incisive lyrics and aggressive instrumentation, reaching number 29 on the UK Albums Chart. This album solidified Therapy?'s place in the alternative rock scene and influenced subsequent bands with its unapologetic approach to lyrical content.
Best for
steady mid-tempo engagement raw energy for catharsis biting sarcasm for humor
Context
Released in 2004, 'Never Apologise Never Explain' marked Therapy?'s seventh studio album during a period of artistic rejuvenation. Following the commercial success of their earlier work, they sought to refine their sound while addressing personal and societal themes, moving away from their more mainstream appeal established in the 1990s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rise Up (Make Yourself Well) 2:48
  • 2 Die Like a Mother Fucker Standout 2:41
  • 3 Perish the Thought 3:40
  • 4 Here Be Monsters 2:44
  • 5 So Called Life Standout 3:09
  • 6 Panic 2:02
  • 7 Polar Bear 3:39
  • 8 Rock You Monkeys 3:05
  • 9 Dead 2:37
  • 10 Long Distance 3:31
  • 11 This Ship Is Sinking Standout 3:17
  • 12 Save the Sermon 3:02
  • 13 Last One to Heaven's a Loser 3:22

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