The 'Your Love Is My Drug' songstress successfully brings back her bratty, party girl persona that made her famous back in 2009 through her newest album 'High Road'.
- Feb 3, 2020
AceShowbiz - Ever since Kesha (previously known as Ke$ha) parted ways with Dr. Luke, she has been delving into musical styles that her former partner prevented her from exploring. One might thought that she would never get back to her party girl persona that made her famous back in 2009, but she was more than willing to return to her roots but with a new self-awareness.
Her return was fortunately met well by both music lovers and critics. The "Your Love Is My Drug" singer's new album, "High Road" received positive reviews thanks to how well she blended her popular persona, the bratty girl who brushed her teeth with Jack Daniel's, and her current wise self who still loves to wild out with her friends. The A.V. Club's Annie Zaleski praised the effort for the music's diversity, lyrical depth and emotional depth.
With that being said, it's no brainer that its lead single, "Raising Hell", received critical acclaim as well. Fusing pop, pop rock, gospel, EDM and bounce, the song peaked at No. 6 and No. 8 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs and Dance/Mix Show Airplay respectively. Meanwhile, Jael Goldfine of Paper called the song "a wonderful midpoint between snarling party girl Kesha half-rapping over crunchy pop-EDM and her soulful balladry on 'Rainbow'." Meanwhile, Billboard deemed the song "an all-time keeper."
All in all, "High Road" was a joyful follow-up to her 2017 album "Rainbow". Made to address her battle with Dr. Luke, the album was so well-received by the masses that it debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200. Not only that, but the record also earned her first Grammy nomination. It was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, while its single "Praying" earned her a Best Pop Solo Performance nomination.
