Antidepressants is such a fascinating chapter in Suede’s later career. Released in 2025, it arrives at a point where the band could have easily coasted on their legacy, but instead, they chose to double down on the high-energy, visceral direction they started exploring a few years prior. It’s an album that feels very much like a product of its time – urgent, slightly anxious, but ultimately very human.

The sound is a brilliant evolution of that “raw” Suede aesthetic. While it keeps the muscular, guitar-driven foundation of their recent work, there’s a shimmering, almost cinematic quality to the production that feels like a nod to their mid-90s peaks. It’s got that signature combination of Brett Anderson’s theatrical, soaring vocals and Richard Oakes’ distinctive, melodic guitar lines. The vibe is tense but melodic, capturing a sense of modern urban isolation while still managing to provide those big, euphoric choruses that make you want to sing along in a crowded room.

“Antidepressants” is a massive, driving title track that sets the pace, while “The chemistry” shows off their ability to blend dark, atmospheric verses with an explosive hook. “Youth culture” is another highlight, managing to sound nostalgic and forward-thinking all at once. It’s worth revisiting because it proves that Suede are one of the few bands from their era who still have something vital to say. It doesn’t feel like a legacy act repeating old tricks – it feels like a band still very much in love with the power of a three-minute pop song and the drama of the electric guitar.