Keith Urban on a ‘High’ as he releases new album that explores his ‘animalistic, wild’ side
nypost.comthe Associated Press, Urban explained how “High” reflects dual sides of his personality.“I’ve got a dutiful, responsible, reliable side.
And I’ve got this animalistic, wild, reckless, irresponsible, ‘What does this button do?,’” Urban said. “The spirit of those two things is very much a part of who I am, and this album hopefully captures that.”The four-time Grammy Award winner first announced his new album in a June Instagram post.
He wrote that “High” was based on a “prior record I started in 2022.” Urban previously revealed that he had completed another record titled “615,” which he ultimately discarded after being dissatisfied with the result.In his Instagram post, Urban explained that “High” was “completely expressive, true, honest and . . .
so much more of what I actually wanted to say when making that scrapped record.” “I hope these songs bring you joy, levity, some new understanding, energy, and escape!” he added.In a press release, Urban revealed that the new album’s title was inspired by his interpretation of the multi-faceted meaning of the word “high.”“What makes you ‘high’ can mean whatever you want it to mean,” he said. “It might be physical, spiritual, herbal, meditative, chemical or musical, but it’s definitely a place of utopia.”He continues, “For me it’s my family, my friends, and this rollercoaster musical journey I’m on.
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