Ripped and Torn

Ripped and Torn is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Lifeguard. It was released on June 6, 2025, through Matador Records.^[2]

Ripped and Torn
Studio album by Lifeguard
Released	June 6, 2025
Recorded	2024
Studio	Palisades Stülo[1]
Length	30:43
Label	Matador
Producer	Randy Randall
Singles from Ripped and Torn
"It Will Get Worse" Released: April 8, 2025 "Under Your Reach" Released: May 7, 2025 "Like You'll Lose" Released: June 4, 2025

Recording

Recording for Ripped and Torn took place in the band's hometown Chicago in 2024, along with Randy Randall of No Age who produced the album.^[3][2]

Critical reception

Ripped and Torn

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
AnyDecentMusic?	7.2/10[4]
Metacritic	81/100[5]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[6]
Dork	[7]
Far Out	[8]
God Is in the TV	8/10[9]
The Guardian	[10]
Pitchfork	7.9/10[11]
Rolling Stone	[3]

Ripped and Torn has received positive early reviews prior to its release. Michael Tedder of Stereogum selected the album as their "Album of the Week".^[12]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Asher Case, Isaac Lowenstein, and Kai Slater.

Ripped and Torn track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"A Tightwire"	2:19
2.	"It Will Get Worse"	2:53
3.	"Me and My Flashes"	0:23
4.	"Under Your Reach"	3:47
5.	"How to Say Deisar"	4:03
6.	"(I Wanna) Break Out"	1:36
7.	"Like You'll Lose"	4:02
8.	"Music for 3 Drums"	1:02
9.	"France And"	2:26
10.	"Charlie's Vox"	1:16
11.	"Ripped + Torn"	3:29
12.	"T.L.A."	3:27
Total length:		30:43

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes^[1] and Tidal.^[13]

Lifeguard

• Asher Case – bass, baritone guitar, vocals, recording
• Isaac Lowenstein – drums, dub, noise, recording
• Kai Slater – guitar, vocals, recording

Technical

• Randy Randall – production, mixing, recording
• Mike Bozzi – mastering
• Andrew Humphrey – recording