Gothic Summer

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Gothic Summer
Gothic Summer by Veronicas.png
Studio album by
Released22 March 2024 (2024-03-22)
Length21:46
Label Big Noise
Producer John Feldmann
the Veronicas chronology
Human
(2021)
Gothic Summer
(2024)
Singles from Gothic Summer
  1. "Perfect"
    Released: 20 October 2023
  2. "Detox"
    Released: 15 December 2023
  3. "Here to Dance"
    Released: 9 February 2024

Gothic Summer is the sixth studio album by Australian duo the Veronicas, released on 22 March 2024. It was announced in October 2023. [1]

Contents

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

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

Gothic Summer track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Perfect"2:33
2."Detox"
  • J. Origliasso
  • L. Origliasso
  • Feldmann
  • Jordan Brasko Gable
3:00
3."Here to Dance"
  • J. Origliasso
  • L. Origliasso
  • Cate Downey
  • Feldmann
2:05
4."Savage" (featuring Kerser)
3:13
5."Invisible"
  • J. Origliasso
  • L. Origliasso
  • Feldmann
  • Deaton
3:04
6."Ribcage"
  • J. Origliasso
  • L. Origliasso
  • Feldmann
  • Deaton
3:01
7."Jungle"
  • J. Origliasso
  • L. Origliasso
  • Feldmann
  • Deaton
2:19
8."Perfect" (acoustic)
  • J. Origliasso
  • L. Origliasso
  • Feldmann
  • Barker
  • Deaton
2:31
Total length:21:46

Personnel

The Veronicas

Additional contributors

Charts

Chart performance for Gothic Summer
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [5] 6

Release history

Release history and formats for Gothic Summer
RegionDateLabelFormatCatalogue
Various22 March 2024Big Noise
Australia26 April 2024 LP BNMG144646.1

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References

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