Found heaven

"Introduced via eerie, choral harmonies before staccato, Stranger Things-esque synths kick in, the opener and title track of 'Found Heaven' makes it clear from the off that this third outing is Conan Gray's biggest yet. Not necessarily in length (...) but in concept, scope, ambition, and sound, it's a sledgehammer of an LP that switches things up once again for maximum impact ... Fans of 2022's 'Superache' will be glad to hear that he hasn't abandoned his candidly vulnerable lyricism, but, refracted through the prism of all-out synth-pop or power balladry, even Conan's more heartsore moments pack a different sort of punch".

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"Gray's newfound penchant for '80s pop doesn't come with a notion of irony - he's fully embracing even the era's most ostentatious elements. But despite his own sincerity, there are moments that drift closer towards a caricature of the era than a true homage to the decade's most innovative pop. Yet for all its pitfalls, 'Found Heaven' is a record where Gray emerges without fear of love, pain or an unwavering commitment to the bit".

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"While he already expanded his sound with 2022's Superache, Found Heaven takes the embrace of professionally crafted studio pop even further as Gray frames his vocals in majestic crystal palaces of synthesizers, processed guitars, and layered vocal overdubs. It's a move that might threaten to bury him or wash away his personality if the whole thing wasn't done with such a purposeful sense of glee".

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