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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  2. Mixed: 25 out of 367
  3. Negative: 25 out of 367
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. connordalzin
    Dec 1, 2020
    4
    I'm a Kesha fan and this just doesn't do it for me. The mix between genuine songs and party anthems don't blend. She's trying too hard. Kinky is a bop, but that pretty much it.
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. Alexw8
    Sep 29, 2020
    7
    Eu dou nota 7,5 por que o álbum é bom. Mas não é como Warrior, Animal + Cannibal. Ele não é um álbum Alegre e está mais para country. De 16 músicas eu gostei de 6. Principalmente Kinky com a própria Ke$ha e essa faixa me deixou muito alegre. Espero que o próximo álbum da Kesha seja como Ke$ha
  7. mma213
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Kesha's best work seriously, it combines all of Kesha's desires and beauty in one project
  8. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    high road es un buen viaje hacia las emociones fuertes. siento que este álbum es una mezcla de animal y algo de rainbow, y se siente tan bien. sus canciones no sobran ni faltan, no se siente como si hubiera relleno y eso lo hace genial y digno de escuchar. amé el álbum y siento que le daría un 10 si no fuera por algunas canciones que no me gustaron mucho u.u mis canciones favoritas sonhigh road es un buen viaje hacia las emociones fuertes. siento que este álbum es una mezcla de animal y algo de rainbow, y se siente tan bien. sus canciones no sobran ni faltan, no se siente como si hubiera relleno y eso lo hace genial y digno de escuchar. amé el álbum y siento que le daría un 10 si no fuera por algunas canciones que no me gustaron mucho u.u mis canciones favoritas son birthday suit, kinky, high road, raising hell, my own dance, the potato song y big bad wolf… Expand
  9. Angelsequeira1
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I never thought that I’d love this album , it’s literally a masterpiece, it’s emocional , it’s about she being herself.... literally I’m obsessed with this... #folklore from Taylor Swift and this album by kasha made my 2020!.
  10. Masterheart
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Aunque consideramos aún Rainbow su mejor álbum, siempre será muy satisfactorio escuchar a Kesha de nuevo en el Pop que la llevo a la cima desde inicios de la decada
  11. alex_rm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sister KESHA IS THE QUEEN OF THE PARTY AND IS SERVING THE GOOD MUSIC THAT I WANT THESE MONTHS
  12. 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.
  13. thiagoanjos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns que pude ouvir nos últimos tempos! Kesha se reinventou e hoje nos inspira através de sua força. Se você quer se emocionar, sorrir e dançar, o High Road combina tudo isso perfeitamente!
  14. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    Lyrics are full of humor and charisma. Ideas on this album may not be new but are used and executed greatly to make this album stand out. Great hooks and catchy songwriting. Instrumentally detailed.
  15. xsimslover221x
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums in 2020 so far. Thank you Kesha for a real album during this year and this time of uncertainty. It came before all this happened but we can still enjoy this piece of art.
  16. johntromundo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Kesha gave us all we wanted! She’s such an awesome singer and songwriter!!!
  17. KauaDallaCorte
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!
  18. Rique254680
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    High Road is The Real Come Back of Kesha, she bring to Us Her Vocal, Feelings and Pop of Rainbow Side, And the Party Side of her. Really Makes of Goddess.
  19. itsdeyvison
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Love Kesha so mush!!! Best pop vocal!!!!!!!! Come to Brazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. 0LxJx
    May 29, 2020
    9
    A really good album , maybe not the Best but a really interesting collection of sounds with a good lyricism in every song
  21. 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.
  22. JordanLayton
    Apr 27, 2020
    4
    I can't tell if Kesha has regressed or if most of this is satire of the weekend-party-best-of-our-lives trash pop sub-genre. Between that and the flavors of country sprinkled throughout, the direction Kesha was aiming for in this project is completely unclear to me. Factoring in the 52 minute runtime on top of that, this seems like a bit of a streaming dollars cash grab.... I loved RainbowI can't tell if Kesha has regressed or if most of this is satire of the weekend-party-best-of-our-lives trash pop sub-genre. Between that and the flavors of country sprinkled throughout, the direction Kesha was aiming for in this project is completely unclear to me. Factoring in the 52 minute runtime on top of that, this seems like a bit of a streaming dollars cash grab.... I loved Rainbow and I enjoy moments on here, but mostly High Road is just underwhelming and confusing.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. Travinni
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Just Dope! Kesha did somthing so unique and true... every song you can identify like something from her cause every one take your signature that incomparable voice but with new music experiments all got so catchy its imposible to resist..
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. joaomaxcos
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Kesha comes again very strong with great mix of genres and vocals! This album is perfect.
  30. 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.
  31. chrissyk
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    Mature yet still Kesha
    Grown but enough fun to still have a jig Proud of Kesha!
  32. 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.
  33. 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$ha vibe and the latest country ballad style Kesha. Also, the production on this album is super enjoyable. As a long time fan, I feel really satisfied with it.
  34. JeD_Anatomy35
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    It just feels so fun and refreshing throughout. I love the nod to the Kesha with the dollar sign.
  35. Mathitennis
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    I really am in love with this album and you guys just can’t imagine how much it helped me get through the tough things in my life
  36. KenMarvin
    Feb 14, 2020
    8
    Another solid record from Kesha who stays true to new sound but still borrows elements from her past persona.
  37. igoliveira
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    uma mistura da Kesha com a Ke$ha (se é que me entendem), que deu SUPER certo! ele é animado, ele é reflexivo, ele é coeso e minimalista!
  38. Satwiky
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    High Road has some really unique songs like 'Tonight'! My favourites are Little Bittle of Love, Honey, Kinky!
  39. 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.
  40. guibiscuit
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Bubblegum pop and emotional ballads combined into a show-stopping album. Kesha did it again!
  41. 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.
  42. Blueshamrock
    Feb 4, 2020
    6
    All songs sound the same
  43. Alehsalazar
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    A majestic return to the happy-ish synthpop that we got from her on her 2 first albums but with the vulnerability and artistic creativity that will enchant whoever listens to it. Highly recommended.
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. kasperkavinksy
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This album is on fire. Kesha and Ke$ha are perfect for each other. High road is an album full of bops and outstanding ballads. Congratulations, Kesha! Great pop innovation. - kinky spice
  47. iisjake
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    I love experiencing Kesha’s growth & talent. She delivered a really strong piece of work here. Her voice is gorgeous, and lyrical content is very mature
  48. swade214
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Kesha does not disappoint with this new album. She manages to bring all of the fun and raunchy aspects of her past work and combine them with the beautiful depth she has created with her last album. Kesha has earned the "executive producer" title, and this album proves it.
  49. Stephenisahoe
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Birthday Suit, Kinky sounded little off to me, not my favorite on the album. And Tonight and High Road are really good songs I wish those talking parts were different. And my faves are Raising hell, Shadow, Cowboy Blues, Resentment, Little Bit of Love, basically rest of the album. Over all really nice album
  50. c0nrad
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Kesha's having fun again and I'm here for it! It's perfect combination of Kesha and Ke$ha (with the dollar sign).
  51. 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$ha). The theme of nonchalant joy is exuded from the opening track as the trajectory of the track quickly changes from an angelic solo from Kesha to outright bass drums and chaos. The best tracks are "My Own Dance", "Raising Hell", "Kinky" and "High Road".
  52. jackhxrold
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    masterpiece!!! so powerful & moving, yet fun & makes you wanna shake ur **** ms.kesha did it again x
  53. Agnes22
    Feb 2, 2020
    4
    while i’m happy for her successful comeback, this album did not manage to make me feel anything. yes i bopped along to some of the songs, but that was about it. it’s forgettable
  54. JanPhil
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    High Road album is the best Kesha's album yet. It's excellent lyrically, sonically, production wise & lots of variety of genres. This album has a perfect balance of Rapping Ke$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
  55. whosbad
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Album of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Patar420
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    She really reclaimed her previous sound and mixed it up with a new sound. It truly is Kesha meets Ke$ha
  57. NickPatterSonx
    Feb 1, 2020
    7
    Songs about love myself amazing.................................. her come back
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. alegr8
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This album goes far beyond everyone 's expectations.
    Definitely her best album.
  61. 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.
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  62. etron
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    she really snapped the production is incredible she didn't lie when she said she was gonna bring back her old pop but it also shows a vulnerable side to her yet being such a fun album
  63. Manoh4
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, just amazing. Probably her best album. Ps. little bit of love is probably the best song of the album.… Expand
  64. iDoug_
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    It’s a celebration to be alive. High Road is a mix with the best and the bad emotions, feeling this way, prove to the world how we’re human.
  65. Davidqr
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kesha shows us once again her great vocal talent in an album full of positivism and fun.… Expand
  66. 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.
  67. 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.
  68. Ants
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This album contains another vulnerable side of Kesha, from growing without a father daughter dance to being kinky in bed. I think we all know that this album is a masterpiece, contains 0 skip and is a pop rock rap soul album. Kesha always give us so many sides of her, and we are really enjoying her new record with sad and happy tears! Thank you Kesha for #HighRoad ♥️
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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$ha, presenting Kesha at her brightest and boldest. Other highlights include BFF and Resentment, which have Wrabel all over them and find Kesha successfully searching for the middle ground between the Rainbow era and her new era. All-in-all, High Road is a record full of both songs to play at your next pregame and songs you simply want to belt out while hugging your best friend. Kesha is back and better than ever, and we should all be thrilled about it.… Expand
  72. nih121004
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The album is just amazing, I love kinky, birthday suit and honey.And I love that it's kinda a mix off "Ke$ha" and Kesha.
  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. Arakul422
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Альбом очень разный, но это круто! Ту есть все! Tonight для начала вечеринки, High Road чтобы отрываться когда уже еле стоишь на ногах, Honey, которая лично меня вернула в 2000-е. Баллады Shadow и Resentment, которые навевают мысли и прекрасно подойдут для того чтобы погрустить. Отдельно отмечу балладу Father Daughter Dance! Очень чувственно, нагружено смысл, а к модуляции в конце сердцеАльбом очень разный, но это круто! Ту есть все! Tonight для начала вечеринки, High Road чтобы отрываться когда уже еле стоишь на ногах, Honey, которая лично меня вернула в 2000-е. Баллады Shadow и Resentment, которые навевают мысли и прекрасно подойдут для того чтобы погрустить. Отдельно отмечу балладу Father Daughter Dance! Очень чувственно, нагружено смысл, а к модуляции в конце сердце просто разрывается, эта песня достойна быть в топе. Raising Hell... текст очень крутой... очень! Сколько там символизма и крутых фраз.... My Own Dance- песня-заявление. Феминистический вайб, который сопровождается очень крутым текстом. Cowboy Blues для меня привет с альбома Rainbow, после это песни мне захотелось вновь переслушать весь прошлый альбом. Summer и Chasing Thunder по стилю мне напомнили ностальгическую Good Old Days с Macklemore. И такие песни очень крутые потому что Кеша обладательница хита 2010 и для многих этот трек первое что всплывает в ностальгических раздумьях. Birthday Suit немного разочаровала в том плане что демка которую я заслушал до дыр была намного лучше, а тут сменили мелодию из старых игр времен Sega на что то менее привлекательное( может быть это связано с авторскими правами, не знаю). Но для меня это не стало расстройством, я просто слушаю демку, которая по качеству не уступает. Little Bit Of Love очень крутая, воодушевляющая, но при этом не тяжелая для прослушивания. Potato Song....) Весело, но я такое не понимаю)) Но даже для такой казалось бы шутки качество песни очень высокое. Она мне чем то напомнила Party Like A Russian, но Кеша справилась намного лучше, на мой взгляд. BFF очень легкая и не претендующая на хит, но как по мне песня о лучших друзьях такой и должна быть. Kinky имеет просто невероятный бридж я напеваю его себе бесконечно.) Возвращение Ke$ha я оценил, хотя мне показалось что это не совсем ее стиль. Песня крутая и прилипчивая, рекомендую!) Альбом превзошел все мои ожидания, он очень... оочень разный и наполненный. Тут каждый себе что то найдет. Для меня этот альбом показал насколько Кеша вне формата, хотя многие считают иначе. Это не те песни которые будут возглавлять чарты, но точно те что навсегда останутся в вашей душе!… Expand
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. Vroommmvroommm
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous! I felt very inspired by this kesha's masterpiece. 10/10.
  79. Taylor_Santos20
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    Esse álbum é Incrivelmente maravilhoso depois de tudo que ela passou ela volta com mais garra e força . ESTA DE PARABÉNS ESSA BELA OBRA.Músicas incríveis uma base de Pop com country
  80. 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
  81. hellraiser_
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. It shows how versatile Kesha is. The record is full of beautiful songs - and every single one of them is different and they are sooo special. 'Tonight' is a great opening track, perfect for partying - same with the title track - High Road and Kinky. Maybe some people wouldn't expect that after everything Kesha been through, she wouldn't release such album ever again. But she finally is able to sing what she wants and I'm so happy for her. This album is just refreshing. It's something I needed in my life, and I know it will be on repeat all month, all year and for much longer-- it's AOTY material. Good job, Kesha. I'm so proud of you.… Expand
  82. DylanWeaver
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    A true return to form. Off-puttingly authentic. The album we’ve been waiting for.
  83. mdonizetes
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Nesse álbum, Kesha demonstra um controle ainda maior com sua voz, brincando, inclusive, com o seu estilo no passado. Felizmente uma das artistas mais versáteis dessa década que conseguiu fazer ressurgir o pop que a gente achou que tinha perdido.
  84. 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.
  85. Likulau
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    it is a really good progress for Kesha.There are a lot of DIFFERENT music in the album that will suit any person
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. caraqualquer
    Jan 31, 2020
    7
    Amazing musics like: BFF and Father Daughter Dance, but others are bored to listen. 7.
  89. mykie
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album shows every side of Kesha, from her party side to her more deep rooted side. This album truly reflects her current place in life and her triumph is evident throughout. Definitely will be one of my favourite albums this year and maybe of all time.
  90. 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!
  91. lucasaureliano
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Kesha made an incredible album, High Road brings us so much joy and makes me wanna dance.
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. Trystaaan
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Wooooow Keshaaaaaa
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. alytarmin
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing album. her best. combines vulnerability and partying. bops after bops. favorites: high road, tonight, kinky, honey, chasing thunder
  99. 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
  100. 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.
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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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