Suede returned in 2022 with Autofiction, their first album in four years and a powerful reminder why they matter. Brett Anderson and company worked with producer Ed Buller to craft an album balancing theatrical ambition with raw emotional directness. The guitars ring with drama, the rhythms pulse with urgency, and Anderson's lyrics explore identity, fame, and desire with characteristic wit and vulnerability. It's unmistakably Suede—lush arrangements meeting sharp songwriting—but also a band that has matured through decades of touring and living. Essential listening for anyone appreciating alternative rock done with intelligence and style.