Review: "High" - Josh Gray
- Adalyn Reichenberger
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
In this soaring and emotional pop tune, “High” creates a moment for heartbreak and escape. Gray’s storytelling within his music is a refreshing breath in the pop genre. The song goes into themes of substances to forget a person, anxiety, and a heart that clearly aches within the lyrics. Gray's voice articulates the emotion needed to execute such a message; Gray's unique style and narrative creating abilities make him the perfect artist to tell this story. His raw vulnerability in the lyrics invite listeners to sit with their own emotions, making the anthem deeply relatable.
One aspect of the song that differentiates it from others is the upbeat tempo and use of sound effects, such as a lighter and exhaling, to allude to smoking. For such a deep and layered track, Gray masks the pain with drums, guitars, clapping, and an itch to sing along. This thrilling pop tune is enhanced with the distinction between two moments: one of a softer, light tune and another with a louder, more emphatic beat. This contrast mirrors the emotional highs and lows described in the lyrics, drawing listeners deeper into the narrative. It's a dynamic approach that showcases Gray’s ability to blend sonic creativity with raw emotion.
Dublin-born and raised, Josh Gray is a singer/songwriter known for his narrative development and contemporary pop with deep lyrical honesty. An accomplishment Gray recently received is being recognized as a co-writer and co-producer of "Unsaid" for The Script's new album Satellites. Even touring as a backing vocalist and guitarist, Gray has solidified his value in the music industry. There is no doubt that Gray is an influential rising Irish star with passion. With each release, he continues to carve out a distinct space for himself in today’s pop music landscape.
Written By Adalyn Reichenberger
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