High Road
by Kesha
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 367 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 317 out of 367
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 367
  3. Negative: 25 out of 367
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  1. alytarmin
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. her best. combines vulnerability and partying. bops after bops. favorites: high road, tonight, kinky, honey, chasing thunder
  2. mikelesparta
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This is her best album to date, even better than the vulnerable and haunting Rainbow. This records take us back to her roots in pop music and her first two albums, to the popstar who we all fell in love for a decade ago. It is the perfect fusion between the classic Ke$ha and Kesha. An album with an uplifting message that showcases her versatility as a singer and songwritter, catchyThis is her best album to date, even better than the vulnerable and haunting Rainbow. This records take us back to her roots in pop music and her first two albums, to the popstar who we all fell in love for a decade ago. It is the perfect fusion between the classic Ke$ha and Kesha. An album with an uplifting message that showcases her versatility as a singer and songwritter, catchy choruses and deep lyrics. Her **** is also another highlight. A true artist that never dissapoints.❤️❤️… Expand
  3. Perdinho
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Incrivel, uma obra de arte, Kesha sempre diva, rainha do mundo merece tudo de bom
  4. matiysh
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    genius pop innovation. Mixed album with old Ke$ha and new Kesha styles recorded in mainstream way
  5. robin96
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    me encantó bastante este trabajo, pude conectar la grabación con sus trabajos anteriores como warrior y animal, su vocales en algunas canciones quedaron increíble.
  6. Muratka
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    So good album!
    More iconic songs, but Raising Hell is bop and best!
    Thanks for this album!
  7. MRed30
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    High Road is so amazing! Thank you Kesha for making this album worth the wait! I can’t wait to hear more of the music you’ll bring in the future!
  8. Brucam
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loveee this album!! Is sooo Good
    Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee    … Expand
  9. Drew4715
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of January and is probably going to be one of my top albums of the year! Just is about her having fun.… Expand
  10. IvisonSilva
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Ao mesmo tempo que resgata o pop que a transformou em uma estrela, Kesha mescla com seu lado intimista e vunerável mostrado em Rainbow (2017).
  11. Bridi
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    O album é realmente muito bom. Tem uma sonoridade e vocais incríveis. Tem uma proposta de balada junto com algumas musicas de tom mais triste. O equilíbrio perfeito que o pop precisa.
  12. BereDietze
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    É um álbum muito gostoso de se ouvir em qualquer lugar ou situação. Tem tudo pra ser hit.
  13. c0nrad
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Kesha's having fun again and I'm here for it! It's perfect combination of Kesha and Ke$ha (with the dollar sign).
  14. Talalsam
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    It’s like all of Kesha’s albums combined together. Only one song I didn’t like. The rest is amazing.
  15. Alekip
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Perfection from start to finish. Kesha really had fun in this album and you can definitely tell. It’s genuine and very true to her
  16. vaanjie
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    this album is good kesha is so iconic and her song just proves that she is the queen of pop and thats on period
  17. Totem94
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Best álbum by kesha ever, so real and magical. Can make you dance your **** out of you and still nurturing with slow and beautiful songs... I believe that in this album her voice sounds amazing too
  18. Dima0722
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha is back and is taking the high road. Her fourth record displays raw, emotional energy. It adds party energy and old Ke$ha vibes. A record that is timeless and shines hope and light and positivity for any listener! Welcome back Kesha
  19. AlexNosok
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!
  20. Neiai
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tonight 10/10
    My Own Dance 8/10
    Raising Hell 10/10
    High Road 10/10
    Shadow 9/10
    Honey 9/10
    Cowboy Blues 8/10
    Resentment 9/10
    LBOL 9/10
    Bday Suit 8/10
    Kinky 9/10
    The Potato Song 9/10
    BFF 9/10
    Father Daughter Dance 9/10
    CT 8/10
    Summer 8/10

    POP PERFECTION    … Expand
  21. GeorgeReviews
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    High road is an amazing album with a mixture of different genres and a mixture of the old Kesha from the animal era and rainbow era. The album showcases her vocals on ballads like Shadow and Father’s daughter dance. However, she also brings a 90s r&b vibe with her track “Honey” showcasing a new side of Kesha. The title track “high road” is the perfect pop song you will hear on the radioHigh road is an amazing album with a mixture of different genres and a mixture of the old Kesha from the animal era and rainbow era. The album showcases her vocals on ballads like Shadow and Father’s daughter dance. However, she also brings a 90s r&b vibe with her track “Honey” showcasing a new side of Kesha. The title track “high road” is the perfect pop song you will hear on the radio with fast rapping verses making you want to party.… Expand
  22. Thatoneanimal
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To begin this review, Kesha has evolved from being one of the most tragic stories that may the upbringing for the #MeToo movement and it shows in this album that she is ready to finally let go and be happy with the different types of music she wants to emulate. She does however have songs like “High Road” and “Shadow” that show that she doesn’t really care what other people think she will continue to do what she wants to do. Then, there are songs like “Kinky“ featuring her old persona and “Birthday Suit” that shows that she has her party girl antics and fun loving personalities still. Overall I believe that Kesha made this album for her fans and to bring back the fun and party of her life.… Expand
  23. Seb21
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Fantastic album, a mix between the old and new Kesha, she's back with the pop bangers this time with amazing vocals and lyrics.
  24. Trystaaan
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Wooooow Keshaaaaaa
  25. lucasaureliano
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha made an incredible album, High Road brings us so much joy and makes me wanna dance.
  26. carmellasuxx
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    When she said “the best is yet to come” on her last album, she wasn’t lying. This HAS to be her best album yet! You won’t regret listening!
  27. jonathanMik
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Her most sonically personal album to date. Kesha showed us her old self, poppy and fun and mixed it with country and stripped down ballads characteristic for her new self. The album is full of fun, uplifting songs, but the artist didn't resign from deep and meaningful lyrics. Overall High Road is solid body of work.
  28. StSemeon
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was waiting for it during much time, and some days ago Kesha realized it. I was so proud and happy for her. It's really something awesome!
    I love it!    … Expand
  29. MarcosArcher
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Her best record to date, a great fusion between classic and new Kesha. It's high road, literally. The album gives uplifting moods and shows how Kesha can be the most versatile artist out there in the mainstream business.
  30. Lucasele
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Ao mesmo tempo q é um álbum íntimo ele também é um álbum pop bem dançante,adorei
  31. Grand_Music
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her Best Album Yet. Keshas songwriting and production shine. Her originality continues.… Expand
  32. KeshaQueenRU
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Queen is back!!! Пока что лучший альбом 2020! Лучшие песни с альбома: Raising Hell, Tonight, High Road, Kinky, The Potato Song, Honey… Expand
  33. Matheusth
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Tudo o que o Pop precisa! Realmente muito bom. Ela conseguiu resgatar a sonoridade dos álbuns Cannibal e Animal do seu jeito.
  34. Juntan0517
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Full of surprises, welcome back kesha Recommended to listen the whole album , It’s will fulfill what you need it back to 2009/10
  35. Paulinhoxd
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album so good and pop perfection,and Kesha is a pop legend,save the pop music again
  36. Ankit5
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 15 tracks .. all of them gives U good Vibes and Positivity and Yeah Shadow and Tonight is highlight of this album .. vocals are on the point and yeah one of the best Pop record recently… Expand
  37. jaymckillian
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. High Road explores both sides we’ve seen from Kesha thus far, blending her party girl image we saw in the early years of last decade, with the new more vulnerable side of Kesha was saw with 2017’s ‘Rainbow’. Kesha navigates these two personalities well throughout the record, showing she’s not afraid to party on the album's opener, ‘Tonight’, but still singing of her hardships growing up without a father on ‘Father Daughters Dance’. Her collaborators on this album see her crossing genres from the gospel-infused ‘Raising Hell’ featuring Big Freedia, an up and coming bounce artist, to the acoustic ballad ‘Resentment’ featuring rock and country legends Brian Wilson and Sturgill Simpson. The track with the most excitement may be ‘Kinky’, which features Kesha’s alter ego Ke$ha, who dominated the charts in the early 2010s. Finally, the title track ‘High Road’ shows Kesha is not afraid to venture into rap, as she raps about her chart success and pretentiousness. Overall, this new cohesive Kesha will have both fans and radio listeners alike excited to see what is to come.… Expand
  38. MusicGuyMack
    Feb 16, 2020
    6
    Appropriately energetic and bombastic musically yet frustratingly banal lyrically more often than not, the record isn't without satisfying moments but falls flat in attempting to fuse the female empowerment themes of "Rainbow" with Kesha's late-2000s party girl persona.
  39. zshrader12
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha’s having fun and it’s the best follow up from Rainbow. It’s nice to see her taking the fun side back, but making it her own terms! Love the album.
  40. XYA
    Feb 1, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In her fourth studio album, Kesha tries to harness folk music with her old-school electroclash brand, occasionally succeeding.

    After having taken close attention to High Road's proposals the conclusion might see Kesha as a skilled masker: she is still looking for her own sound, but she is able to disguise her quest with an aura of flippant and perky sense of freedom that succeeds in being infectious towards whoever is listening. After all, this sense of unfocused gypsy/hippy approach might represent better than everything else, her actual matured mark. Neverthless, there is no discussion that some of the tracks on this album terribly suffer of a lack of compositional inspiration. Rainbow stays unbothered.

    Highlights: Resentment, Father Daughter Dance

    Partial scores:
    ASS (average songs score) = 6.8/10
    Overall composition = 5.6/10
    Overall production = 6.9/10
    Overall songwriting = 7.4/10
    Creativity = 7.3/10
    Cohesivity = 5.7/10

    The final score is obtained using the following formula:
    (ASS x 2 + composition x 2 + production x 2 + songwriting x 2 + creativity x 1 + cohesivity x 1)/100 =

    66.4/100

    High Road's final score falls within the category satisfactory albums.
    … Expand
  41. ThePopCulture
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha has unveiled her two best sides; the pop-to-party perfection and her country roots infused with depth feelings. This album is emotionally enjoyable!
  42. angeltonight23
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Me gustó, el álbum consta de diferentes sonidos, me gusta mucho el video y la música de este disco de la Kesha
  43. bruninhiabj
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Pretty, powerful and little kidness. Kesha suvivol again and make a beautiful party in the road, let's Go dance in the High road
  44. ladyjopita
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a mixture of her previous albums Warrior(2012) and Rainbow (2017). Kesha is powerfully smart at combining her masterpiece together with her previous creative material. This album is undeniably one of her historical and remarkable material we've heard for the past 10 years of her career.… Expand
  45. 159753
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a perfect mix of Ke$ha that we met there at Tik Tok, with the recent Kesha that we met in Rainbow I loved… Expand
  46. lucasbrt0
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, Kesha just gave what we need. Think she found her way. Congrats!!
  47. chartsariana
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This is keshas best work she perfectly blended her two sides on perfect cohesive body of work
  48. iCherryBoy
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This is the album of the year, the album of the decade, the album of the MILLENNIUM. Kesha is-not surprisingly-killing it has usual! with a fresh sound, fun lyrics and COOLER THAN EVER. Proud of you mom. I'm still praying to you at night, my dear Godsha
    She got her b*lls back, and they're bigger than ever!
  49. Kasandro
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Great album
    Many songs are eaten into the head. I am pleasantly surprised by this
  50. josemaw
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Una maravilla de disco. Todas las canciones son buenas y hay mucha variedad de estilos, lo que demuestra lo gran artista que es Kesha. 100/100
  51. MusicSpy
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    queen snapped, the album is so good and has so many bops, go stream it now!!
  52. DanyeelRT
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kesha logra un álbum lleno de baile y buenas letras, a diferencia de Rainbow ya no vemos una historia de superación, si no una segunda parte donde vemos a una Kesha de la década pasada con buena música para darnos.… Expand
  53. lukecolin
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a luta eminente de Kesha contra o passado torturoso continua (e termina) em High Road, se o Rainbow foi um grito de socorro, High Road é uma breve despedida ao que a antecedeu, alternando entre sua antiga sonoridade e a que adotou com o tempo, ela mostra a que veio!!!… Expand
  54. anorxox
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album shows growth, and has big big bops on it. It went #1 for a reason, Kesha is glowing and her music evolves each era for the better. I can't wait see what she's gonna put out next. 10/10
  55. Agnes22
    Feb 2, 2020
    4
    while i’m happy for her successful comeback, this album did not manage to make me feel anything. yes i bopped along to some of the songs, but that was about it. it’s forgettable
  56. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 19, 2020
    3
    I really didn't like this album. It was a real struggle for me to push through listening to it. There are two types of songs on this album: 1) upbeat, lighthearted, Tik-tok era Kesha and 2) slower, raw, "deep" Kesha. These Tik-tok era songs (as I call them) suffer from heavy autotune, shallow lyrics and clashing music. These songs sound very outdated, like they could be pulled right out ofI really didn't like this album. It was a real struggle for me to push through listening to it. There are two types of songs on this album: 1) upbeat, lighthearted, Tik-tok era Kesha and 2) slower, raw, "deep" Kesha. These Tik-tok era songs (as I call them) suffer from heavy autotune, shallow lyrics and clashing music. These songs sound very outdated, like they could be pulled right out of the year 2010, and feels very disappointing for Kesha to still be singing about these topics showing no growth (artistically or personally) over the past ten years. These songs feel like a major step back from the mature Kesha that I had heard so much about lately. The mature Kesha songs are at least an attempt at more serious songs but they feel like an amateur attempt at lyrical depth. The vocals aren't strong in these songs either. The music and vocals are the most important part for me in listening to songs/albums. I can overlook cheesy or shallow lyrics if there's a catchy tune under it all, but this album was just all around not it for me.

    Not only is there nothing special about this album, there's also no redeeming factors in any lyrical, vocal or musical aspects, in my opinion.    … Expand
  57. levaver
    Jan 31, 2020
    1
    This album doesn’t show her musical growth and songs are really over dated. Maybe it’s good gift for fans but it’s not music that I would listen to. Sorry, animals.
  58. musicmaniac
    May 13, 2020
    0
    After a great album with "Rainbow" you'd think she'd stick with the rock/country vibes... but this album was just back to her garbage of the past that no one truly liked. It's a terrible album and anyone who says otherwise.. please branch out of the pop elements. It takes zero talent to write and produce a pop album.
  59. Michaeldermerr
    Jan 31, 2020
    6
    This album is classical Kesha but the songwriting was a bit pitiful and had high moments in some parts. I would say it’s cool to see Kesha back but nothing too special sadly
  60. EdsonReview
    Jan 31, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é mediano, pois tem uma certa desorganização sonora que incomoda ao ouvir... Acho que ela devia ter seguido a sonoridade da faixa 'Honey' que é impecável, a minha favorita. Mais perfeccionismo da próxima vez, Kesha!… Expand
  61. Kandrik26
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is now the best pop album in 2020, It reminds me of the albums of 2009-2012… Expand
  62. Blueshamrock
    Feb 4, 2020
    6
    All songs sound the same
  63. Wael
    Feb 1, 2020
    7
    After coming back so strong with one of the best albums of 2017, "Rainbow", which dealt with themes of rebirth, letting go, and redemption, Kesha is back again, but this time, it's just to have a good time. With "High Road", she's obviously not trying to be avant-garde in any way, she's just throwing it all the way back to 2010 pop instead.

    On some tracks, it doesn't really work    After coming back so strong with one of the best albums of 2017, "Rainbow", which dealt with themes of rebirth, letting go, and redemption, Kesha is back again, but this time, it's just to have a good time. With "High Road", she's obviously not trying to be avant-garde in any way, she's just throwing it all the way back to 2010 pop instead.

    On some tracks, it doesn't really work ('Birthday Suit', a song that would've fit so perfectly on her debut record, "Animal", could've- no, should've- been cut from the final tracklisting). However, it works perfectly on other songs. 'Tonight' finds her belting her best vocals on the chorus, and then spitting her trashiest bars on the verses; the title-track, the cathartic 'High Road', is the same; 'Kinky' (which features none other than... Ke$ha) is so fun and catchy. She even drags a backstabbing best friend on the weird highlight 'Honey', and tells us about all the stuff she would do if she could do whatever she wants on 'Potato Song'.

    However, it is on her slower, country-esque, confessional songs that Kesha shines best. 'Shadow', 'Cowboy Blues', and 'Resentment' all fall into that category, and help her showcase her vocals in beautiful light. The latter finds her exploring the theme of, well... resentment, and how it's okay to let yourself feel the hate towards someone who treats you nothing but badly.

    Even though it may feel messy, and a little all over the place here and there, "High Road" sees Kesha back to her roots, where she belongs, whether be it on the dancefloor or her bedroom floor with a guitar. It is definitely not her most mature work to date, but it's a fun experience to go through. "Life is not all that serious", she says at a certain point, and we all could use that little piece of advice.    … Expand
  64. matthewmirliani
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    High Road continues Kesha’s signature marriage of maximalist electro-pop with retro rock, surrealist rock, and heartland country-folk, while also expanding the boundaries of her sonic landscape: the fantastic Carly Rae Jepsen synth-pop of “Kinky”; the smooth 90’s throwback diss-track “Honey”; the sparkling dreampop of “BFF”; and the musical potpourri of the dizzying, Fergie-esque “BirthdayHigh Road continues Kesha’s signature marriage of maximalist electro-pop with retro rock, surrealist rock, and heartland country-folk, while also expanding the boundaries of her sonic landscape: the fantastic Carly Rae Jepsen synth-pop of “Kinky”; the smooth 90’s throwback diss-track “Honey”; the sparkling dreampop of “BFF”; and the musical potpourri of the dizzying, Fergie-esque “Birthday Suit.” The beginning of High Road can’t help but feel like a watered down version of its predecessors Warrior and Rainbow, but what the rest of the album proves (in its confidence and diversity of themes and musical choices) is that the sound and image Kesha has built is undeniably authentic, one that only she can pull off effortlessly. She’s entertaining, she’s raw, she’s honest, she’s funny, she’s insanely creative and talented, and she’s capable of making truly beautiful music (the magnificent “Shadow” and “Resentment” are shining examples of the power of her songwriting, vocals, and message of self-empowerment and self-reliance). Kesha is a pop star whose last two albums will certainly stand the test of time; she sounds like an artist who has finally found the voice she was looking for all this time.… Expand
  65. Skydog
    Aug 15, 2021
    0
    You know a follow up album is bad when you forgot it even released. Kesha fell apart with this album. Absolute garbage . I think my niece and nephew could record better quality music at 5.
  66. vitortfv
    Dec 5, 2020
    6
    Tonight - 7/10
    My Own Dance - 6,5/10
    Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia) - 6,7/10 High Road - 6,5/10 Shadow - 7/10 Honey - 6,6/10 Cowboy Blues - 6/10 Resentment (feat. Brian Wilson & Sturgill Simpson) - 6,8/10 Little Bit of Love - 6,7/10 Birthday Suit - 5,4/10 Kinky (feat. Ke$ha) - 5,7/10 Potato Song (Cuz I Want To) - 5/10 Bff (feat. Wrabel) - 5,7/10 Father Daughter Dance -    Tonight - 7/10
    My Own Dance - 6,5/10
    Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia) - 6,7/10
    High Road - 6,5/10
    Shadow - 7/10
    Honey - 6,6/10
    Cowboy Blues - 6/10
    Resentment (feat. Brian Wilson & Sturgill Simpson) - 6,8/10
    Little Bit of Love - 6,7/10
    Birthday Suit - 5,4/10
    Kinky (feat. Ke$ha) - 5,7/10
    Potato Song (Cuz I Want To) - 5/10
    Bff (feat. Wrabel) - 5,7/10
    Father Daughter Dance - 6,5/10
    Chasing Thunder - 7/10
    Summer - 7/10    … Expand
  67. Menios
    Jan 31, 2020
    8
    Kesha is so good at writing songs about partying hard and having a great time while at the same time writing deep songs about life, existence, and identity. High Road is an excellent example of this, making this album one of her best, probably after Rainbow.
  68. gordonderek
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    This is Kesha at her best with all sides of her shown throughout the whole album. We got her old playful Ke$ha vibe and the latest country ballad style Kesha. Also, the production on this album is super enjoyable. As a long time fan, I feel really satisfied with it.
  69. JaggedLittlePil
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Kesha really rocked it again. Her albums always have that "f**k you, I'm living the moment and no one can stop me" vibe but everytime she manages to put this theme in a different way. And well, I like it. She found her style and she always makes it different but great and High Road is just this, living life well but first she wanted to raise hell.
  70. sscott0829tw
    Feb 4, 2020
    6
    While this album do have some awesome moments like "Raising Hell","Resentment" and "Father Daughter Dance", Songs like that awful potato song and some lackluster tracks like the title track and Honey held this album back. Though the mix of seveal types of Kesha style isn't bad, she has some vocal moments just went too far. But it's still a good album.
  71. ViniB
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Depois do Rainbow, o High Road é tudo o que precisávamos, junta a antiga Kesha com as batidas dançantes com a Kesha atual com suas poderosas baladas e letras emocionantes. Melhores canções são: Tonight, High Road, Shadow e Chasing Tunder.
  72. itsdeyvison
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Love Kesha so mush!!! Best pop vocal!!!!!!!! Come to Brazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  73. PeterSant
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha is a genius! "High Road" shows the maturity she had started in "Warrior", but she still plays with the old Ke$ha from "Animal / Cannibal", showing that she doesn't give a damn about haters. This work demonstrates the freedom of a singer and songwriter to present her vision, love and passion. Kesha manages to balance everything in impeccable work.
  74. KenMarvin
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    Another solid record from Kesha who stays true to new sound but still borrows elements from her past persona.
  75. RK13
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    This album is a great improvement from 'Rainbow' as we see Kesha return to her true "party-anthem" roots (referencing to Ke$ha). The theme of nonchalant joy is exuded from the opening track as the trajectory of the track quickly changes from an angelic solo from Kesha to outright bass drums and chaos. The best tracks are "My Own Dance", "Raising Hell", "Kinky" and "High Road".
  76. whosbad
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  77. ribalishere
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Kesha took us on rollercoaster with this record, she successfully integrated her old style with her new one. It is evident that this record is so spontaneous and made with love and shows that kesha is in a good place finally.
  78. ivyscarrera
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Perhaps Kesha's most complete work. This album contains a pleasant sound atmosphere that does not stick to a single formula, with intelligent lyrics, nostalgic and a light pop that only an artist like her can do. In summary: High Road is the perfect balance between all Kesha's albums.
  79. mma213
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Kesha's best work seriously, it combines all of Kesha's desires and beauty in one project
  80. acecyan
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    This album has no skips. So much variety. The lyricism is immaculate, and the production is outstanding. The message overall is really positive, safe to say this album will make you happy, or at least want to be. She really didn't limit herself with this, it sounds like she had fun making this record and you can feel the same fun-feeling listening to it.
  81. caraqualquer
    Jan 31, 2020
    7
    Amazing musics like: BFF and Father Daughter Dance, but others are bored to listen. 7.
  82. giliardynery
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    High Road trouxe de volta a velha diversão de Kesha, mas desta vez com um pouco mais de autenticidade. O álbum ainda mantém a nova identidade da cantora com as faixas Shadow, Resentment e Cowboy Blues, que são definitivamente as melhores músicas do álbum. Em suma, é um trabalho divertido e de boa qualidade.
  83. gabrielcipriano
    Feb 5, 2020
    7
    Kesha delivered a totally personal, dancing album where the ambience of these two aspects does not match most pop celebrities of her time. However she brought a perfect cohesion to everything she went through, and show that she is on top.
  84. Dsros96
    Oct 8, 2020
    2
    I was really hyped for Kesha's comeback after the amazing Rainbow but this album is really bad. Nothing stands out, there are like 3 songs worth a listen and the rest aren't worth a relisten.
  85. Lajaleaa
    Mar 22, 2020
    7
    ( 73/100 )

    Kesha logró entrar fácilmente a la industria de la música gracias a la creatividad de sus producciones, lo pegajoso de sus letras y la facilidad con la que contagiaba un humor amigable. Aunque en "High Road" se queda en su zona segura y presenta un Pop muy poco innovador y trascendental, se siente muy cómoda y feliz haciendo su música aunque su popularidad será inmediata. Son    ( 73/100 )

    Kesha logró entrar fácilmente a la industria de la música gracias a la creatividad de sus producciones, lo pegajoso de sus letras y la facilidad con la que contagiaba un humor amigable. Aunque en "High Road" se queda en su zona segura y presenta un Pop muy poco innovador y trascendental, se siente muy cómoda y feliz haciendo su música aunque su popularidad será inmediata. Son John Hill, Drew Pearson y Stuart Crichton los productores quienes aportarán el materias más pegajoso, bailable y decente. Por más Pop reciclado y nada original hay mucha juventud que se podrá disfrutar fácilmente en el álbum.
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    Kesha achieved to get easily to the music industry thanks to the creativity of her producers, the stickiness of her lyrics and how easy she would spread her friendly humor to people. Even if in "High Road" stays in a secure place and presents a not very innovative and transcendental Pop, she feels very comfortable and happy singing doesn't matter its quick popularity. It's John Hill, Drew Pearson, and Stuart Crichton the producers who will bring the more danceable, sticky and decent music. Even if this Pop is recycled and not original at all, there is a lot of youth that can be enjoyed easily.    … Expand
  86. JeremySpears
    Feb 27, 2020
    6
    I have no idea what Kesha's vision was for this album. I really have no idea. All I know is that it was a huge disappointment. Her first three albums were (trashy) dance pop gems and her fourth album "Rainbow" was completely different, slowed down and very deep and personal. Now she released this. A huge downgrade. This album has no real direction. There’s a little bit of everything andI have no idea what Kesha's vision was for this album. I really have no idea. All I know is that it was a huge disappointment. Her first three albums were (trashy) dance pop gems and her fourth album "Rainbow" was completely different, slowed down and very deep and personal. Now she released this. A huge downgrade. This album has no real direction. There’s a little bit of everything and the result is extremely messy. Of course this album does have it's good moments. "Kinky", "My Own Dance" and "Raising Hell" are fun dance pop songs that take you back to the days of her first three projects. Then there are the slow acoustic songs "Resentment" and "Cowboy Blues" which I really like. "Father Daughter Dance" is a VERY beautiful, emotional ballad. "Honey" is a cool mid-tempo track that has an R&B vibe to it. I still don’t know what I think about "The Potato Song (Cuz I Want To)". It’s one of the messy and weird songs but it’s actually pretty fun. Then there are songs like "Tonight", "High Road" and "Bff" which are just kind of boring as they go nowhere really. "Birthday Suit" is a terrible song that honestly sounds like one big joke. One of the worst songs of her career. The last two songs "Chasing Thunder" and "Summer" are good but nothing special. All in all "High Road" turned out to be just an okay album and like I said I have no idea what her vision was for this project. It's very very messy and her worst work to date. Still not a horrible album though. Favorite: Father Daughter Dance, My Own Dance, Resentment & Kinky… Expand
  87. nih121004
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The album is just amazing, I love kinky, birthday suit and honey.And I love that it's kinda a mix off "Ke$ha" and Kesha.
  88. JeD_Anatomy35
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    It just feels so fun and refreshing throughout. I love the nod to the Kesha with the dollar sign.
  89. Satwiky
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    High Road has some really unique songs like 'Tonight'! My favourites are Little Bittle of Love, Honey, Kinky!
  90. Dididi
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    She REALLY brought the party in 2020 much like the start of the last decade. This is what you get if you put rainbow and her older $ sign music in a blender. Fantastic. And the fact that she’s written everything and still sounds like her older music makes it obvious that she was really involved in the artistic process even before.
  91. je21music
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kesha is having fun on High Road and making music that she clearly loves. To me, that’s what makes this record so important. Kesha shines in highlights including the previously-released Raising Hell, Tonight, and Kinky, which is credited to both Kesha and Ke$ha, presenting Kesha at her brightest and boldest. Other highlights include BFF and Resentment, which have Wrabel all over them and find Kesha successfully searching for the middle ground between the Rainbow era and her new era. All-in-all, High Road is a record full of both songs to play at your next pregame and songs you simply want to belt out while hugging your best friend. Kesha is back and better than ever, and we should all be thrilled about it.… Expand
  92. victxrgomes
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Here is everything when artists says "this is for the fans". This is totally in her truth. The craziness, sadnesses, bad ass **** and like she said "put a **** in everything". Nothing last forever. So do what you do, and live.
  93. perrydelrey
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    Esse álbum trouxe tudo que a música pop precisava, mas infelizmente as pessoas não deram o devido valor a ele.
  94. Vroommmvroommm
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous! I felt very inspired by this kesha's masterpiece. 10/10.
  95. soundmate
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    A cathartic storm of electrifying songwriting, remarkable production, and colourful personality. That's how would describe "High Road" the second album by Californian meant to be Nashvillian pop star Kesha. The singer has been able to put out a conscious record with genuine heart, soul and a mind of its own. Filled from beggining to end with everything from vibrant music, to hilariousA cathartic storm of electrifying songwriting, remarkable production, and colourful personality. That's how would describe "High Road" the second album by Californian meant to be Nashvillian pop star Kesha. The singer has been able to put out a conscious record with genuine heart, soul and a mind of its own. Filled from beggining to end with everything from vibrant music, to hilarious tongue-and-cheek quips, and genuinely uplifting and inspirational moments, the album is a timeless no age piece of musical art. The singer makes use of some technically impressive production in her newest record that overcomes compression in order to give its songs the volume and gravitas to elevate its lyrics and themes.
    The album really shows the maturity, versatility and undeniable creativity Kesha has since she decided to reconnect with the personality that was approached in her career beginnings, mixing it with the softer characterization of the Rainbow era. She has released a very confident, smooth-dancy record that offers you both songs to dance your ass out. Even though that is what Kesha's music is meant to be, "High Road" has time for everything: it has songs to dance away your anxieties wearing tons of gliiter on you and other ones to cry a river with your cowboy boots on and an acoustic guitar next to you and feeling nothing but melancholia for a lover or the countryside.
    In conclusion, Kesha has been able to complete her musical talent mixing the best of Kesha, the friendly countryside houseparty lover and Ke$ha, the craziest Los Angeles party animal to ever exist. Just choose your fighter; I choose both, I choose 'High Road'.    … Expand
  96. Nonoo
    Oct 30, 2020
    7
    Even if I still prefer 'Rainbow', 'High Road' was a really good ride! Kesha is stronger than ever and it seems like she took so much fun by doing this album, that's all that matters!
  97. coreymann_11
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This album is seriously her best piece of work since cannibal. It shows all sides of her, the fun, the crazy, the sad, the country, the pop, rap, ballad, EVERYTHING, there is truly a song for every side of her whether it is partying or crying
  98. JanPhil
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    High Road album is the best Kesha's album yet. It's excellent lyrically, sonically, production wise & lots of variety of genres. This album has a perfect balance of Rapping Ke$ha & Singing Kesha. Kesha Sings & Raps so greatly. This album is a perfect throwback for 2010 music it's so nostalgic. Kesha shows that she's a great singer in the tracks of Tonight, Raising Hell, Shadow, Honey,High Road album is the best Kesha's album yet. It's excellent lyrically, sonically, production wise & lots of variety of genres. This album has a perfect balance of Rapping Ke$ha & Singing Kesha. Kesha Sings & Raps so greatly. This album is a perfect throwback for 2010 music it's so nostalgic. Kesha shows that she's a great singer in the tracks of Tonight, Raising Hell, Shadow, Honey, Little Bit Of Love & Father Daughter Dance. Ke$ha also shows her Rapping skills in the tracks of Tonight, High Road, Birthday Suit & Kinky.… Expand
  99. ericsuxx
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    One of her best albums, rings right there with Rainbow. She shades her haters perfectly and has major tear jerkers like Cowboy Blues and Father Daughter Dance. Summer is the perfect summer jam and gives me 2013 vibes.
  100. animarose
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha learns to deal with her monsters in a fun way but without hiding her sensitivity and everything she's been through. An album made to laugh, cry, dance and thank for such perfection and for allowing us to get more into your feelings.
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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 5, 2020
    83
    High Road works because of Kesha’s self-assurance and self-possession.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 4, 2020
    90
    A celebration of lightness, of fun, and of growing, learning, healing, High Road confidently and comfortably reconciles the different sides of Kesha which previously felt separate.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 3, 2020
    80
    The genre-hopping leads to the odd stumble here and there, but overall the never boring, often excellent High Road finds Kesha returning to the party on her own terms.
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