Again (The Belair Lip Bombs album)

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Again
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Studio album by
the Belair Lip Bombs
Released31 October 2025
Studio
Genre Indie rock
Length33:09
Label Third Man
Producer
  • The Belair Lip Bombs
  • Nao Anzai
  • Joe White
The Belair Lip Bombs chronology
Lush Life
(2023)		Again
(2025)
Singles from Again
  1. "Hey You"
    Released: 13 August 2025 [1]
  2. "Don't Let Them Tell You (It's Fair)"
    Released: 5 September 2025 [2]
  3. "Back of My Hand"
    Released: 8 October 2025 [3]

Again is the second studio album by Australian indie rock band the Belair Lip Bombs. It was released on 31 October 2025, becoming the first Australian record issued by Third Man. Again also introduces drummer Daniel Devlin, who joined the band in 2024. The album was supported by three singles: "Hey You", "Don't Let Them Tell You (It's Fair)" and "Back of My Hand".

Contents

Composition

Again is the Belair Lip Bombs' first album to be recorded alongside external producers, with previous work being self-recorded. [4] They enlisted Nao Anzai and Joe White. [4] The album also features Daniel Devlin on drums for the first time since joining the group, after replacing Liam de Bruin in 2024. [4]

The album marks an expansion in the band's musical palette—they use a synth loop for the first time throughout the entirety of "Hey You". [4]

"Don't Let Them Tell You (It's Fair)" is an empowering song about "not letting anyone walk all over you." [5] Its lyrics were inspired by a conversation the frontwoman Maisie Everett had with fellow Melbourne musician Alex Lahey. [5]

Release

Again was released on Nashville-based label Third Man Records, after the band became its first Australian signing in August 2024, [6] and reissued their debut album Lush Life (2023). [4] Again's title, cover artwork and track listing was revealed on 13 August 2025, alongside the lead single "Hey You". [1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Clash 8/10 [7]
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The Line of Best Fit 7/10 [9]
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Uncut 9/10 [11]

Again received widespread positive acclaim from music critics. It was named "Album of the Month" by British music magazine Uncut, with critic Lisa Marie-Ferla calling it Melbourne's "most striking record since Rolling Blackouts' debut [ Hope Downs ]," adding that the Lip Bombs "won't fly under the radar for much longer." [11] Writing for NME , David James Young called Again a more assured release, as if the group were "auditioning to be the biggest band in the world." [10] Likewise, Chris Connor for Clash wrote the album "easily clears the difficult second-album hurdle" and that it cements their rising status. [7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by the Belair Lip Bombs.

No.TitleLength
1."Again and Again"2:34
2."Don't Let Them Tell You (It's Fair)"3:57
3."Another World"2:57
4."Cinema"2:51
5."Back of My Hand"3:26
6."Hey You"3:31
7."If You've Got the Time"3:52
8."Smiling"3:12
9."Burning Up"4:02
10."Price of a Man"4:21
Total length:33:09

Personnel

Credits adapted from Bandcamp. [12]

Charts

Chart performance for Again
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [13] 25
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [14] 69
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [15] 35
UK Record Store (OCC) [16] 39

References

  1. 1 2 Kelly, Tyler Damara (13 August 2025). "The Belair Lip Bombs announce forthcoming second album, Again". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Pelser, Deb (3 September 2025). "Track: The Belair Lip Bombs drop new single 'Don't Let Them Tell You (It's Fair)'". Backseat Mafia. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Sam (8 October 2025). "The Belair Lip Bombs have released their new single 'Back of My Hand'". Dork . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "The Belair Lip Bombs Announce New Album 'Again', Share 'Hey You'". Music Feeds . 14 August 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  5. 1 2 Taylor, Sam (4 September 2025). "The Belair Lip Bombs have shared new single 'Don't Let Them Tell You (It's Fair)' from their forthcoming album 'Again'". Dork . Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  6. ↑ Kelly, Tyler (5 August 2024). "Third Man Records announce their first Australian signing, The Belair Lip Bombs". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  7. 1 2 Connor, Chris. "The Belair Lip Bombs – Again". Clash . Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  8. ↑ Shaw, Harry. "The Belair Lip Bombs – Again". Dork . Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  9. ↑ Peter, Attila. "The Belair Lip Bombs deliver a romp full of longing on Again". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  10. 1 2 Young, David James. "The Belair Lip Bombs – 'Again' review: Melbourne indie upstarts shoot for global stardom". NME . Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  11. 1 2 Ferla, Lisa-Marie (December 2025). "Melbourne's best-kept secret step into the spotlight". Uncut . Kelsey Media. pp. 22–24.
  12. ↑ "Again, by the Belair Lip Bombs". Bandcamp. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 10 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  14. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  15. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  16. ↑ "Official Record Store Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 8 November 2025.
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