Soda (album)

Soda
Studio album by
the Rubens
Released20 September 2024 (2024-09-20)
Recorded2023–2024
StudioCamden[1]
Length38:33
LabelIvy League
ProducerKonstantin Kersting
The Rubens chronology
0202
(2021) 		Soda
(2024)
Singles from Soda
  1. "Pets and Drugs"
    Released: 19 May 2023
  2. "Good Mood"
    Released: 6 October 2023
  3. "Liquid Gold"
    Released: 9 February 2024
  4. "Black Balloon"
    Released: 3 May 2024
  5. "Soda"
    Released: 5 July 2024[2]
  6. "Sunday Night"
    Released: 30 August 2024[3]

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]

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

Soda track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Death Is a Friend" 4:06
2."Black Balloon"
  • Scott Baldwin
  • Elliott Margin
  • Izaac Margin
  • Sam Margin
  • William Zeglis
4:00
3."Pets and Drugs"
  • Baldwin
  • E. Margin
  • I. Margin
  • S. Margin
  • Zeglis
3:01
4."Good Mood"
  • Baldwin
  • E. Margin
  • I. Margin
  • S. Margin
  • Zeglis
2:59
5."Cornerstore" 3:45
6."Sunday Night" 3:32
7."Soda"
  • Baldwin
  • E. Margin
  • I. Margin
  • S. Margin
  • Zeglis
3:58
8."Talking to Horses" 3:00
9."Liquid Gold"
  • Baldwin
  • E. Margin
  • I. Margin
  • S. Margin
  • Zeglis
2:59
10."Gone" 3:49
11."Roll Away" 3:24
Total length:38:33

Charts

Chart performance for Soda
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 4

References

  1. ^ a b c "The Rubens Search for Meaning on Fifth Album 'Soda'". Rolling Stone Australia. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "The Rubens Announce New Album 'SODA' & National Tour Dates". Music Feeds. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Our new single 'Sunday Night' is out now!". 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ a b "The Rubens reveal fifth album SODA and eight-date national tour". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  5. ^ "The Rubens Christen Next Album 'Soda'". noise11. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  6. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.