In September 2024, Grennan released the song "Higher" as the lead single from his forthcoming fourth studio album. [9] For the making of the record, Grennan reached out to music producer Justin Tranter to help him explore a new sound, saying that in Tranter he found "a collaborator who understood exactly what he wanted to say and what he wanted to sound like", naming the likes of George Michael, Prince, and Freddie Mercury. [10] He described the theme of the record as "uplifting", "that makes you dance, makes you sing". [10]
In 31 January 2025, Grennan announced the details of his new album, and shared a brand-new song titled "Shadowboxing". [11] [12] The song was chosen as the follow-up single because, according to Grennan, "It represents what the whole album is about." He went further stating that the record is "about self-belief and having the confidence to take risks". [13] [14] "Shadowboxing" was the first song that Grennan and Tranter worked on together for the album. [15] Speaking on the meaning of the album, Grennan said: "[It] is about me, revived. Now I'm at a place where I DO want to be. And I'm ready to blow people's heads off." [13]
"Boys Don't Cry", "Full Attention", and "I Won't Miss a Thing" were released as the record's third, fourth and fifth singles respectively. [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] "Somewhere Only We Go" was released on 1 August 2025 as the sixth and final pre-release single. [1]
Reception
Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be received generally positive reviews from music critics. Chloe Craft of Hot Press awarded the record with a rating of eight out of ten, describing it as "positivity" driven record where Grennan "is a pop star reborn" that has "never shone brighter". [27] Craft praised Grennan artistic evolution, while complimenting his vocal performance, and Justin Tranter's "sparkling" production. [27] Emily Gillbard of Buzz magazine described the album as "a feel-good summer soundtrack", that will keep fans moving with its "rhythmic beats, serotonious harmonies and upbeat energy". [28]
In a more mixed review, Thomas H. Green of The Arts Desk criticised the "maximalist production", describing it as a "rictus grin reimagined as an atomic explosion." [29] However, he acknowledged Grennan's dedication, stating that "he certainly gives it everything" on the record. [29]
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