Found Heaven is Conan Gray’s third studio album released on April 5, 2024. It is his least streamed album yet has over 407 million streams and is his least popular album.
This album encompasses themes of heartbreak, vulnerability and self-acceptance. It has an 80s inspiration towards the sound and includes hits such as “Never Ending Song,” “Alley Rose,” “Bourgeoisieses” and more. The album is overall considered underrated by many fans as it has a very different sound compared to his other albums. It marks a shift in his musical career with a nostalgic, 80s, retro sound.
Found Heaven is a big experimental album for Conan Gray as it explores new genres he has yet to incorporate into his music. The sound is filled with synths and many retro drum beats. This new atmosphere in his career makes it very interesting to listen to and adds a lot to his overall discography. The way he encapsulates the sound of the 80s is perfect, adding to the nostalgic feel conveyed throughout the album. He also experiences with a lot of layered harmonies associated with “heavenly” sounds alluding to the album title. It elevates the entire album and makes for a captivating listening experience.
The lyrics throughout the album are very personal and create a melancholic and relatable atmosphere. The album covers religious trauma, love and heartbreak, toxic relationships and more. It is a very authentic album while still maintaining an overall upbeat sound to it. It is so relatable while still having a fun sound makes it unique and compelling to listen to. It is passionate and profound, making it an enthralling listen.
Overall, Found Heaven by Conan Gray is a 5/5 star album as it is nostalgic, unique and versatile, making it a good listen for every mood.
