Neck Deep have done it again. With The Dumbfuck Edition, released via Hopeless Records on September 12, 2025, the Welsh pop-punk stalwarts take everything they’ve mastered over the past decade and dial it up to eleven. From the bouncing bombast of “Dumbstruck Dumbf**k” to the ripping intensity of “Sort Yourself Out,” this album hits hard, fast, and leaves no room for lukewarm moments.
The album kicks off with “Dumbstruck Dumbf**k,” a track that is pure Neck Deep chaos—sardonic, catchy, and fueled by adrenaline. Fans online are already losing it, calling it “the ultimate blast of summer pop-punk” and “the song I didn’t know I needed today.” The riff-driven chaos gives way to “Sort Yourself Out,” where relentless guitars and shouted choruses carry a sense of urgency that begs to be screamed along to in a packed venue.
Tracks like “We Need More Bricks” and “Heartbreak Of The Century” showcase the band’s knack for mixing introspective storytelling with massive hooks. On “Take Me With You,” Neck Deep slow it down just enough to let the lyrics land: longing, regret, and the bittersweet memories of youth that have become their signature. Meanwhile, “You Should See Me Now” and “STFU” prove that the band still knows how to drop a punchy, sarcastic anthem that’s impossible not to sing along with.
Beyond the singles, songs like “This Is All My Fault” and “They May Not Mean To (But They Do)” highlight Neck Deep’s poetic side, reminding fans that beneath the party-ready choruses lies a band unafraid to confront vulnerability head-on. You can almost picture these tracks exploding live, the crowd feeding energy back to the band as every word hits like a personal confession.
Over a decade since forming in the Barlow brothers’ spare room in Wrexham, Neck Deep have evolved from scrappy teenage hopefuls to global pop-punk titans. Top 5 albums in both the US and UK, over a billion streams, and sold-out tours worldwide attest to their mastery of the craft. Neck Deep are tightening their sound and growing in confidence, reminding the world why they’re at the forefront of modern pop-punk.
With The Dumbfuck Edition, Neck Deep deliver an album that’s equal parts cathartic, infectious, and unrelenting. Whether you’re blasting it in your car, belting it out at a show, or dissecting every lyric, it’s a full-throttle experience that proves the band’s fire burns brighter than ever.
I’m Drew, the founder and editor of Front of the Stage. I have a strong love for music and photography, which started at a very young age. There’s just something I love about experiencing live music and capturing memories that will last a lifetime, and that’s how Front of the Stage came to be.
