Never Enough (Turnstile album)

2025 studio album by Turnstile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Never Enough (stylised in all caps) is the fourth studio album by American rock band Turnstile, released via Roadrunner Records on June 6, 2025.[2] It is their first album without founding member Brady Ebert following his 2022 departure,[3] and their first to feature guitarist Meg Mills.[a] Ahead of the official release, on May 12, 2025 the band performed a free show in their hometown of Baltimore raising money for Healthcare for the Homeless.[4] The album received critical acclaim and became the band's highest-charting album to date in several countries. The album won Best Rock Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, and the single "Birds" won the award for Best Metal Performance.

ReleasedJune 6, 2025 (2025-06-06)
Length45:14
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Never Enough
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 6, 2025 (2025-06-06)
Genres
Length45:14
LabelRoadrunner
ProducerBrendan Yates
Turnstile chronology
New Heart Designs
(2023)
Never Enough
(2025)
Turnstile studio album chronology
Glow On
(2021)
Never Enough
(2025)
Singles from Never Enough
  1. "Never Enough"
    Released: April 8, 2025
  2. "Seein' Stars" / "Birds"
    Released: April 30, 2025
  3. "Look Out for Me"
    Released: May 20, 2025
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Promotion

Never Enough was initially promoted through a billboard on Sunset Boulevard in March 2025, teasing a release date of June 6 the same year and confirming Mills as an official member.[5] On April 8, 2025, Turnstile released the lead single from the album, "Never Enough", along with a music video directed by band members Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory.[6] On April 30, the band released a dual single, "Seein' Stars" / "Birds", with a music video also directed by Yates and McCrory.[7]

Never Enough is accompanied by a visual album, which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and in theaters June 5, 2025. The trailer was released on May 7, 2025.[8] In support of the album, the band embarked on the Never Enough Tour in Europe and North America from September 15 to October 19, 2025.[9][10]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?8.1/10[11]
Metacritic83/100[12]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star[13]
The Arts DeskStarStarStarStarStar[14]
The GuardianStarStarStarStar[15]
Kerrang!5/5[16]
Louder SoundStarStarStarStarHalf star[17]
NMEStarStarStarStarStar[18]
Paste7.8/10[19]
Pitchfork7.8/10[20]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarHalf star[21]
The SkinnyStarStarStarStar[22]
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Never Enough received a score of 83 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on 19 critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[12] Kerrang!'s Luke Morton described the album as "cinematic in its scope and execution". He emphasizes the band's fearless experimentation, noting that "Never Enough is best digested whole, immersing oneself in the singular vision of a band who create without barriers or predetermined convention."[16] The Guardian's Alexis Petridis highlighted its genre-defying approach: "There's so much else happening, a profusion of ideas so deftly handled that it never feels sprawling or indulgent." Petridis notes the band's seamless integration of diverse elements, from flute solos by Shabaka Hutchings to collaborations with artists like Dev Hynes and Hayley Williams, stating that "Turnstile effectively balances bold innovation with conciseness, reflecting their hardcore heritage while expanding their musical footprint."[15] Pitchfork's Nina Corcoran drew parallels to 1980s nostalgia, stating that tracks like "Light Design" merge Turnstile's rhythms with "The Police's pedalboards and cool-toned synths," and that "I Care" features drumrolls and gated reverb reminiscent of Stewart Copeland.[20]

Accolades

Year-end lists

A "—" denotes the publication's list is in no particular order, and Never Enough did not rank numerically.

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Publication Country Accolade Rank Ref.
Billboard
US
The 50 Best Albums of 2025: Staff List
10
Consequence
US
Top 50 Albums of 2025
18
Crack Magazine
UK
The Top 50 Albums of the Year
19
Exclaim!
CA
Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of 2025
4
The Guardian
UK
The 50 best albums of 2025
15
NME
UK
The 50 best albums of 2025
8
Rolling Stone
US
The 50 Best Albums of 2025
31
Kerrang!
UK
The 50 best albums of 2025
1
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Grammy Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
Grammy Awards and nominations for Never Enough[31][32]
2026Never EnoughBest Rock AlbumWon
"Never Enough"Best Rock PerformanceNominated
"Birds"Best Metal PerformanceWon
"Seein' Stars"Best Alternative Music PerformanceNominated
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Commercial performance

In the United States, Never Enough debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200, earning 38,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, including 27,500 in pure album sales. This marked Turnstile's highest-charting album in the country.[33] The album also debuted at number one on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, number two on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, and number four on the Top Album Sales chart.[34][35][36]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Turnstile.[37]

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Never Enough track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Never Enough"4:47
2."Sole"3:25
3."I Care"3:53
4."Dreaming"2:36
5."Light Design"2:10
6."Dull"2:19
7."Sunshower"3:40
8."Look Out for Me"6:44
9."Ceiling"1:13
10."Seein' Stars"3:07
11."Birds"2:26
12."Slowdive"3:33
13."Time Is Happening"2:07
14."Magic Man"3:14
Total length:45:14
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Personnel

Credits adapted from digital liner notes.[37]

Turnstile

  • Brendan Yates – vocals, synthesizer, keyboards, production, art direction
  • Franz Lyons – bass
  • Pat McCrory – guitar
  • Daniel Fang – drums
  • Meg Mills – guitar[a]

Additional contributors

  • Tyler Beans – additional engineering
  • Jay Preston – additional assistant engineering
  • Justin Bartlett – additional assistant engineering
  • Josh Fernandez – additional assistant engineering
  • Devonté Hynescello on "Never Enough" and "Look Out for Me", additional vocals on "Seein' Stars"
  • Kae Murphy – trumpet on "Dreaming"
  • Leland Whittysaxophone on "Dreaming"
  • A. G. Cook – additional production on "Dull"
  • Shabaka Hutchingsflute on "Sunshower"
  • Maestro Harrell – additional vocals on "Look Out for Me"
  • Tom-E – additional vocals on "Look Out for Me"
  • Hayley Williams – additional vocals on "Seein' Stars"
  • Faye Webster – backing vocals on "Time Is Happening"
  • Liam Benzvi – backing vocals on "Time Is Happening"
  • Ridge Rhine – art layout
  • Atiba Jefferson – front and back cover photos
  • Alexis Gross – insert photos

Never Enough: Versions

A remix album of Never Enough, titled Never Enough: Versions, is scheduled to release on August 28, 2026.[40] The album features contributions from A. G. Cook, Alex G, Angel Dust, Blood Orange, Brandon Woody, Chanel Beads, Dan Deacon, Dying Fetus, Elton John, Faye Webster, Floating Points, Four Tet, Hayley Williams, Julien Baker, Kettama, Mustafa, Nourished by Time, Oklou, Panda Bear, Porches, Rod Lee, Shabaka, and Slayyyter.[40]

Charts

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Notes

  1. Mills's involvement in the recording of Never Enough is uncertain, due to conflicting credits. According to initial sources, she did not perform on the album;[20][38] however, she is credited with playing guitar on the album in both its physical and digital liner notes.[37][39]

References

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