Keith Urban’s fascination with the concept of time—living in the moment amidst an overload of information—comes alive in his latest album ‘High' set to release on September 20. This marks his first album in nearly four years, offering a musical journey that explores themes of human connection, nostalgia, and pure fun. Pre-save or order here.
Urban explains, “I’ve always been drawn to the idea of living in the moment, because it’s all there is, and it’s hard to do. With so much content coming at us, it can feel overwhelming.”
The album's title reflects Urban's curiosity about the different interpretations of the word. “What makes you ‘high’ can mean whatever you want—physical, spiritual, or musical—it’s a place of utopia,” he says. For Urban, this high comes from family, friends, and his dynamic musical journey, especially when performing live.
In 2022, while balancing touring and recording, Urban originally planned to name the album ‘615' to maintain focus. However, he found that approach limiting. “There was no continuity. I learned that what I thought was a framework was actually restricting,” he admits.
Now Urban releases ‘Wildside' a feel-good party track inspired by Joan Cusack’s character in School of Rock. “She’s the proper principal by day, but a few tequilas later, and she’s all in,” Urban describes.
Track Listing for HIGH:
- BLUE SKY
- STRAIGHT LINE
- MESSED UP AS ME
- WILDSIDE
- GO HOME W U (WITH LAINEY WILSON)
- CHUCK TAYLORS
- DAYTONA
- LOVE IS HARD
- HEART LIKE A HOMETOWN
- LAUGHIN’ ALL THE WAY TO THE DRANK
- DODGE IN A SILVERADO
- BREAK THE CHAIN
Stay tuned for this exciting release from Keith Urban, capturing the highs and lows of life in a way only he can.
