Wishbone
Conan Gray · 2025
43 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A shimmering blend of introspective lyrics and infectious melodies that capture the complexities of youth and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Actor — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its blend of vulnerability and catchy hooks, effectively capturing the emotional essence of Gray’s artistry.
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Class Clown — A poignant exploration of self-identity and societal expectations, this track showcases Gray's ability to weave personal storytelling into infectious pop melodies.
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Nauseous — With its pulsating beat and candid lyrics about love's complexities, this song epitomizes the album's thematic focus on youthful experiences and emotional turbulence.
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Sunset Tower — This reflective ballad highlights Gray's vocal prowess while offering a mature perspective on nostalgia and longing, standing out amid more upbeat tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and production but follows familiar pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- catchy hooks that linger
- for casual gatherings
- vibrant energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek deep experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2025, Conan Gray had established himself as a prominent voice in pop music with his debut album Kid Krow in 2020 and its follow-up, Superache, in 2022. Wishbone serves as his third studio album, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and artist, while further solidifying his place within the electropop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Troye Sivan· Lauv· Olivia Rodrigo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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My World
The narrative shifts from external observations to an internal monologue about self-acceptance.
This shift invites listeners into a deeper understanding of Gray's journey, emphasizing personal growth amidst external pressures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Actor 3:44
- 2 This Song 3:33
- 3 Vodka Cranberry 4:05
- 4 Romeo 3:32
- 5 My World 3:47
- 6 Class Clown 3:17
- 7 Nauseous 3:43
- 8 Caramel 3:54
- 9 Connell 3:32
- 10 Sunset Tower 3:19
- 11 Eleven Eleven 3:37
- 12 Care 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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