Gothic Summer
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| Released | 22 March 2024 | |||
| Length | 21:46 | |||
| Label | Big Noise | |||
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| Singles from Gothic Summer | ||||
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Gothic Summer is the sixth studio album by Australian duo the Veronicas, released on 22 March 2024. It was announced in October 2023.[1]
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jess said "The whole theme of Gothic Summer is that it's basically exploring social commentary on what we think is reality versus how we create our reality. It's a very metaphorical album."[2]
And in an interview with Kyle Meredith, the duo reported that some songs had been influenced by bands like The B-52’s and The Cramps “[It’s] more of the music that we grew up listening to, rather than what you would expect The Veronicas to make for a radio song, if that makes sense.”[3]
Reception[edit]
Zoë Radas from Stack Magazine called Gothic Summer "a triumphant return for the duo, which showcases their signature sound while exploring exciting new territory, delivering a pop masterpiece with a stormy vein twisted through its track list." Radas said "The album delves into themes of self-discovery, emotional obsession, societal pressures and the complexities of human relationships, all with a healthy dose of self-awareness."[4]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are produced by John Feldmann; "Perfect" produced with Ryan Linvill.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Perfect" | 2:33 | |
| 2. | "Detox" |
| 3:00 |
| 3. | "Here to Dance" |
| 2:05 |
| 4. | "Savage" (featuring Kerser) |
| 3:13 |
| 5. | "Invisible" |
| 3:04 |
| 6. | "Ribcage" |
| 3:01 |
| 7. | "Jungle" |
| 2:19 |
| 8. | "Perfect" (acoustic) |
| 2:31 |
| Total length: | 21:46 | ||
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] | 6 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 22 March 2024 | Big Noise | ||
| Australia | 26 April 2024 | LP | BNMG144646.1 |
References[edit]
- ^ Varvaris, Mary (17 October 2023). "The Veronicas Announce New Album Gothic Summer". The Music. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "How a Coffee Date Led to The Veronicas' Unexpected Sixth Album". Rolling Stone. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ https://consequence.net/2024/03/the-veronicas-gothic-summer-podcast/
- ^ "The Veronicas open a magic multiverse on 'Gothic Summer'". JB Hi-Fi. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
