Perverts is the upcoming second studio album by American singer-songwriter and record producer Ethel Cain. It is set to be released on January 8, 2025, and will mark her first release since her 2022 album Preacher's Daughter. The lead single "Punish" preceded the record on November 1, 2024.
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| Released | January 8, 2025 | |||
| Length | 89:29 | |||
| Label | Daughters of Cain | |||
| Producer | Ethel Cain | |||
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Background
editEthel Cain released her debut studio album Preacher's Daughter in 2022, to critical acclaim.[1][2][3] It centered on the fictional character of the same name, and contained Southern Gothic imagery and themes including religious indoctrination, sexual violence, isolation, and family trauma.[4] Following its release, the album was included in several year-end lists of best music and she garnered a cult following online.[5]
Speaking with Kiernan Shipka for Interview in June 2023, Cain expressed her excitement to "push it farther into the direction that [she has] always wanted to go" on her next full-length release, which is "10- to 20-minute songs just drenched in reverb, so slow, and super repetitive".[6] She continued: "I have a huge affinity for slowcore and ambient music [...] I feel a bit more confident doing that and less worried about what people will think".[7]
In 2024, Cain debuted various songs at her third concert tour, the Childish Behaviour Tour, including "Punish" and "Amber Waves".[2][8][9][10] In parallel, she published a video with a snippet of new music and clips from the 1990 British-Canadian horror film The Reflecting Skin.[11][12] Following the end of the tour, Cain teased music on social media in October, by sharing grainy and black-and-white photos captioned with words including "Apathy", "Disruption", and "Assimilation".[13][14]
Recording and production
editCain recorded and produced Perverts in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania and Tallahassee, Florida over 2023.[15]
Composition
editAs confirmed by NME in November 2024, Perverts is a standalone work and does not follow the story of Preacher's Daughter centered on the fictional character Ethel Cain.[16] Prior to its release, Cain teased the themes of Perverts by publishing a short story titled "The Consequence of Audience".[17]
Release and promotion
editThe release of Perverts was announced on Cain's official Instagram account on October 14, 2024.[14] The lead single from the project, titled "Punish", was released on November 1, 2024, alongside a music video directed by Cain and Silken Weinberg.[18] On November 11, 2024, Cain revealed the track listing for Perverts.[19]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Perverts" | 12:04 |
| 2. | "Punish" | 6:47 |
| 3. | "Housofpsychoticwomn" | 13:36 |
| 4. | "Vacillator" | 7:45 |
| 5. | "Onanist" | 6:24 |
| 6. | "Pulldrone" | 15:14 |
| 7. | "Etienne" | 8:43 |
| 8. | "Thatorchia" | 7:24 |
| 9. | "Amber Waves" | 11:32 |
| Total length: | 89:29 | |
References
edit- ^ Koscelnik, Julia (July 21, 2023). "V's New Music Roundup: HAIM, Ethel Cain, and more". V Magazine. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Song, Sandra. "Live News: Billie Eilish drops "CHIHIRO" music video, Ethel Cain debuts "Punish," and more". The Fader. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Announces New Project 'Perverts'". Clash. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Lopez, Julyssa (August 30, 2023). "Into the Abyss With Ethel Cain". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Announces New Album Perverts, Joins American Football In LA". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Shipka, Kiernan (June 21, 2023). "Ethel Cain and Kiernan Shipka on Nihilism and Nightmares". Interview. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Kurp, Josh (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Announces A New Album, 'Perverts,' With A First Single That's Coming Out Soon". Uproxx. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 5, 2024). "Watch Ethel Cain Perform New Songs & Cover "Bette Davis Eyes" In Paris". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (June 5, 2024). "Ethel Cain performs new songs 'Punish' and 'I Keep The Angel' on tour". Coup de Main. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (June 1, 2024). "5 Highlights From Primavera Sound 2024 Friday, May 31". Our Culture. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (April 21, 2024). "Ethel Cain Shares New Song On Instagram". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (April 23, 2024). "Ethel Cain has teased new music". Coup de Main. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Keates, Emma (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain finally announces sophomore album, Perverts". AV Club. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Sets Release Date for New Album 'Perverts'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (November 1, 2024). "Ethel Cain Shares Dark and Moody Video for New Song "Punish": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Hé, Kristen S. (November 1, 2024). "'Punish' is a brutally beautiful introduction to Ethel Cain's new chapter". NME. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (November 1, 2024). "Ethel Cain Drops First Song From Forthcoming 'Perverts' Project, 'Punish'". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (November 1, 2024). "Ethel Cain has dropped her much-teased 6-minute-long new single 'Punish'". Dork. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Lapierre, Megan (November 11, 2024). "Ethel Cain Shares 'Perverts' Tracklist, Artwork". Exclaim. Retrieved November 11, 2024.