Soda is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative rock group the Rubens. The album was released on 20 September 2024 by Ivy League Records.[4][2]
| Soda | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 20 September 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Studio | Camden[1] | |||
| Length | 38:33 | |||
| Label | Ivy League | |||
| Producer | Konstantin Kersting | |||
| The Rubens chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Soda | ||||
Upon announcement of the album in July 2024 and speaking about its title track, the group said "We feel like it encapsulates the record, so it makes the most sense to name the album after it. It's a breakup song where the fault is all on you."[2]
The album will be supported with national tour, commencing in Forth, Tasmania on 20 September 2024.[4][5]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone Australia |    [1] |
Sarah Downs from Rolling Stone Australia said "Produced by longtime collaborator Konstantin Kersting, the album blends polished alt-rock grooves with hints of synths and electronics."[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Death Is a Friend" | 4:06 | |
| 2. | "Black Balloon" |
| 4:00 |
| 3. | "Pets and Drugs" |
| 3:01 |
| 4. | "Good Mood" |
| 2:59 |
| 5. | "Cornerstore" | 3:45 | |
| 6. | "Sunday Night" | 3:32 | |
| 7. | "Soda" |
| 3:58 |
| 8. | "Talking to Horses" | 3:00 | |
| 9. | "Liquid Gold" |
| 2:59 |
| 10. | "Gone" | 3:49 | |
| 11. | "Roll Away" | 3:24 | |
| Total length: | 38:33 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Rubens Search for Meaning on Fifth Album 'Soda'". Rolling Stone Australia. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Rubens Announce New Album 'SODA' & National Tour Dates". Music Feeds. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Our new single 'Sunday Night' is out now!". 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b "The Rubens reveal fifth album SODA and eight-date national tour". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "The Rubens Christen Next Album 'Soda'". noise11. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.