“Perfect”-The Veronicas
I have always been a fan of a prime power-pop piece. And I just found another to add to my collection.
The Australian duo The Veronicas (Lisa and Jessica Origliasso) have been in the spotlight for about 15-years and during this period the sisters have dabbled in alt-rock to pop and punk to electronica. Judging from their just released new single, the twins have come full circle.
"Perfect" is sprinkled with 90’s styled distorted guitars which merge marvelously with their bright vocals. The production on this track is flawless which features tempo changes and adjusted vocal tones to great effect. When The Veronicas finish singing the subdued line "No one makes it out alive," they immediately stamp a large exclamation-mark on the statement while launching back into potent power-pop mode.
Sure, it’s all been done before, but the girls add a certain luminosity to their aural adventure.
The words -- about how social media has affected our sense of self -- were apparently inspired by an anonymous quote… "In a society that profits from your self-doubt, loving yourself is a rebellious act."
In a press statement, they proclaimed their track is about self love. "'Perfect' is a love letter to our younger and current selves. Perfection has a different meaning for everyone. Social media has changed how we interact with the world. Perception versus reality is rewarded and condemned, from what people wear, to who they date. It's like a magnifying glass. We just want to remind everyone to empower themselves, and free their minds. We all die in the end… we have to live with and love ourselves fiercely first and foremost."
I must admit that their message of "Don’t be afraid to get ugly" loses a bit of its punch after you discover it emanates from a duo of dishy doppelgängers.
Anyway, "Perfect" is the lead-single from The Veronica’s new album "Gothic Summer," due-out during Spring of 2024.
So – to sum this up -- when it comes to power-pop, "Perfect" is, well…
