Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Cheap Trick are back with a vengeance, unleashing their pulse-pounding new single ‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’—a blistering taste of their 21st studio album, All Washed Up, set to drop November 14, 2025, via BMG. The Illinois power-pop pioneers—Rick Nielsen (guitar), Robin Zander (vocals), Tom Petersson (bass), and Daxx Nielsen (drums)—deliver a riff-heavy banger that channels their signature blend of crunchy guitars, infectious hooks, and Beatles-esque swagger. Following the summer sizzle of lead single ‘Twelve Gates’, this track cements their relentless reign, with production by the band and Julian Raymond and mixing by 5x GRAMMY winner Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Dave Matthews Band). Pre-order the album now for digital, CD, standard black vinyl, or a limited-edition Orange Marble vinyl (1,000 units, exclusive to their D2C store).
‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’: A Power-Pop Anthem for the Ages
‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’ is pure Cheap Trick—relentless guitar grind from Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander’s soaring vocals, and a rhythm section (Tom Petersson, Daxx Nielsen) that hits like a freight train. The track’s infectious energy and earworm hooks echo the band’s glory days (Dream Police, Live at Budokan), while its modern crunch feels right at home in 2025’s rock resurgence. Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, it’s a sonic sledgehammer, with X fans raving: “That riff is STUCK in my head—CT never misses!”
It follows ‘Twelve Gates’, the album’s first single, which Ultimate Classic Rock called a “sweet slab of psychedelic guitars, sugary pop-rock hooks,” and American Songwriter praised for its “Beatlesque harmonies.” The animated lyric video for ‘Twelve Gates’ (streaming on YouTube) set the stage; now, ‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’ doubles down, proving Cheap Trick’s knack for blending ‘70s swagger with timeless bite.
With a 2025 world tour in the works “Cheap Trick still shredding at 50 years? Unreal!”—this is the band that never quits. Dive into the single, album details, and why All Washed Up is your next rock obsession.
All Washed Up: Cheap Trick’s 21st Album, Out November 14
Dropping November 14 via BMG, All Washed Up is Cheap Trick’s 21st studio album, recorded across Nashville and Los Angeles studios in 2024. Produced by the band with Julian Raymond (longtime collaborator, Rockford), it’s an 11-track masterclass in power-pop and hard rock, packed with anthems like ‘All Washed Up’, ‘Bet It All’, ‘The Best Thing’, and the cheekily titled ‘A Long Way To Worcester’. The closer, ‘Wham Boom Bang’, promises a high-octane send-off, while tracks like ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Dancing With The Band’ nod to their live-wire energy.
Formats include digital, CD, standard black vinyl, and a limited-edition Orange Marble vinyl (1,000 units, D2C exclusive). Pre-orders are live, with merch bundles (tees, signed posters) via the band’s new store. As All Washed Up’s tracklist suggests, it’s a love letter to fans who’ve rocked with them since 1977’s In Color. Classic Rock Magazine teases it as “vintage Cheap Trick with a 2025 edge.”
Tracklist:
- All Washed Up
- All Wrong Long Gone
- The Riff That Won’t Quit
- Bet It All
- The Best Thing
- Twelve Gates
- Bad Blood
- Dancing With The Band
- Love Gone
- A Long Way To Worcester
- Wham Boom Bang
Cheap Trick’s Legacy: 50 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fire
Since forming in Rockford, Illinois, in 1974, Cheap Trick have been power-pop’s gold standard—20M+ albums sold, 40+ gold/platinum certifications, and a 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. From At Budokan’s global takeover (“I Want You to Want Me”) to Heaven Tonight’s punky sheen, they’ve influenced everyone from Nirvana to Green Day. Their 2021 LP In Another World hit Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Chart, and All Washed Up looks to keep that streak alive, blending their Beatles-meets-Ramones vibe with Lord-Alge’s polished punch.
The lineup—Robin Zander’s ageless voice, Rick Nielsen’s guitar wizardry, Tom Petersson’s bass thump, and Daxx Nielsen’s drum drive—remains a live juggernaut. Recent festival slots (Lollapalooza 2024) and a 2025 world tour tease (dates TBD, rumored for Q1 post-album) have fans hyped. X posts scream: “Cheap Trick at 50 still outrocking bands half their age!”
What’s Next: Tour Rumors and Rock ‘n’ Roll Endurance
While no official tour dates are confirmed for All Washed Up, industry buzz points to a 2025 world tour hitting US arenas (Madison Square Garden?) and European festivals (Download UK?). Socials hint at a February kickoff, with openers like The Struts or Rival Sons in talks. The band’s site and socials (@cheaptrick) will drop updates—follow for first dibs on pre-sales via Live Nation/Ticketmaster.
For now, crank ‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’, pre-order that Orange Marble vinyl, and prep for Cheap Trick’s latest chapter. Which track are you blasting first from All Washed Up? Drop it below—let’s rock this one out.
FAQs: Cheap Trick’s ‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’ and All Washed Up
When is ‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’ out? Out now—stream on all platforms.
When’s All Washed Up releasing? November 14, 2025, via BMG—digital, CD, black vinyl, Orange Marble vinyl (1,000 units, D2C exclusive).
What’s the album tracklist? 11 tracks: All Washed Up, All Wrong Long Gone, The Riff That Won’t Quit, Bet It All, The Best Thing, Twelve Gates, Bad Blood, Dancing With The Band, Love Gone, A Long Way To Worcester, Wham Boom Bang.
Who produced the album? Cheap Trick with Julian Raymond; mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.
Tour plans for 2025? World tour rumored for Q1 2025—dates TBD, check cheaptrick.com for updates.
Why Cheap Trick matters? Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, 20M+ albums, 50 years of power-pop and hard rock influence.
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