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Godzilla

The Veronicas · 2021

40 min · 12 tracks · new wave

Electropop beats intertwine with empowering lyrics, creating anthemic energy that propels listeners into a vibrant sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    GODZILLA Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of strength and defiance, merging catchy hooks with a driving beat that showcases their pop prowess.
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    In My Blood — This track combines emotional vulnerability with infectious melodies, offering a deeper glimpse into personal struggles while maintaining an upbeat dance rhythm.
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    Catch Fire — With its soaring chorus and dynamic production, this song represents the album's energetic spirit and highlights The Veronicas' ability to craft anthems that resonate with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic beats and empowering themes but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a strong, pulsating beat that sets a high-energy tone for the album.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The album includes moments of tempo variation, with tracks like 'Silent' providing a slower, reflective contrast to the more upbeat songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for dance parties
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant sound for upbeat moods
  • quick bursts of catchy anthems

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • seek deep, complex narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing continued vitality and relevance.
Themes
personal reinvention· dance floor resilience
Career context
Released in 2021, Godzilla marks The Veronicas' return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 2014. During this time, the duo shifted their focus to personal projects and reality television, making this album a significant reinvention as they re-establish their presence in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Ting Tings· Chvrches· Dragonette

Tracklist

  • 1 GODZILLA Start here 3:25
  • 2 Kaleidoscope 3:41
  • 3 In My Blood 3:18
  • 4 In It to Win It 2:12
  • 5 High Score 3:12
  • 6 Stealing Cars 3:43
  • 7 Supernatural Girl 2:59
  • 8 101 3:49
  • 9 Catch Fire 3:48
  • 10 Silent 2:46
  • 11 The Only High 3:19
  • 12 Sugar Daddy 4:03

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