Everyone has been anticipating when the next hit album will be released for several years.
After his record-breaking single, “Heather,” gained over 2.1 billion plays after its release in 2020, breakthrough artist Conan Gray has had fans on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what his next creation will look like—and it did not disappoint.
Wishbone tells the story of relatable teenage heartbreak and self-discovery through twelve beautiful songs, each one unique and heartfelt.
While his past albums have just scratched the surface of Gray’s personal life, Wishbone dives deep into Gray’s struggle with embracing his sexuality and overcoming obstacles, revealing insecurities like his fear of abandonment.
These lyrics speak volumes to listeners.
One song in particular that has grabbed supporters’ attention is “This Song.”
Although the main theme of Wishbone leans more towards the heartbreak side of things, “This Song” represents a breath of fresh air, with the song taking on more of a dreamy tone and focusing on two main male characters as their relationship blossoms.
Listeners see a different side of Gray in Wishbone, as he becomes vulnerable with his lyrics and addresses his struggles in a way that provides a sense of comfort.
With his audience being mainly teenagers and young adults, a lot of the situations he discusses in this album resonate with listeners and make them feel more comfortable with what they’ve potentially experienced.
Gray’s music has always left an impact on those who’ve listened, and this coming-of-age album only further proves why that is.
While Wishbone has a similar sound to his earlier album Kid Krow, the lyrics are raw and intense in a way that fans have never seen from Gray before.
Wishbone has already gained major attention, and it is expected to only increase as time goes on, generating over 12.7 million streams just within the first 24 hours of its release.
You can listen to the album, Wishbone, on all music streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
