To understand ‘Rainbow’, look to its lead single, Praying. In the shadow of Kesha’s well documented (and ongoing) legal battle with producer Dr Luke following allegations of sexual and emotional abuse, the song is a gospel-fuelled salute to a new artistic era.
An incredibly moving and soul-stirring piece of music, Praying illustrates Kesha spitting raw pain and aggression, liberated though each defiant and impactful lyric. It is an iconic anthem in this context as Kesha unites her critics and fans through passion and power, pointing towards hope. “Some things only God can forgive,” she sings. As the song ends, she adds: “I hope you find your peace. Falling on your knees, prayin'.”
On Learn to Let Go Kesha sings about moving on, acknowledging her journey but signalling goodbye to that past, infusing upbeat optimism into the similarly summery feel of the LP.
Bastards, meanwhile, combines flecks of country and hand claps as she goads her haters. She tells us to stay strong and overcome the kind of judgement that can stifle greatness. Where before she sang about getting drunk and living like a rock star, her outlook now is more focused on resilience.
Woman is a kick ass feminist anthem: that which suffocated her has led to the revelation that she needs only her friends and spirit to enjoy life. Hymn also revels in the gift of youth, chiming that life is happening now.
A note also on Kesha’s voice. On ‘Rainbow’, her powerful vocal range is at its best. Whereas previous LPs found her warped by autotuning effects and overbearing chorus instrumentals, the production here illuminates what a great performer she is.
What had brought so much self doubt and dysfunction to her life has metamorphosed here into a thing of power and elegance. ‘Rainbow’ acknowledges how moments of utter darkness can be transformed through self belief.
Kesha Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Sat September 16 2017 - HENDERSON Nevada - M Resort Spa Casino (USA)
Tue September 26 2017 - BIRMINGHAM AL Alabama - Iron City - Birmingham (USA)
Wed September 27 2017 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Ryman Auditorium (USA)
Fri September 29 2017 - ATLANTA Georgia - Roxy Theatre - GA (USA)
Sat September 30 2017 - CHARLOTTE North Carolina - Fillmore - Charlotte (USA)
Mon October 02 2017 - RALEIGH North Carolina - Ritz - Raleigh (USA)
Wed October 04 2017 - BOSTON Massachusetts - House Of Blues - Boston (USA)
Fri October 06 2017 - SILVER SPRING Maryland - Fillmore Silver Spring (USA)
Sat October 07 2017 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Fillmore - Philadelphia (USA)
Mon October 09 2017 - NEW YORK New York - Hammerstein Ballroom (USA)
Tue October 10 2017 - NEW YORK New York - Irving Plaza (USA)
Fri October 13 2017 - LAKEWOOD Ohio - Lakewood Civic Auditorium (USA)
Sun October 15 2017 - DETROIT Michigan - Fillmore - Detroit (USA)
Mon October 16 2017 - TORONTO Ontario - Rebel - Toronto (Canada)
Wed October 18 2017 - CHICAGO Illinois - Aragon Ballroom (USA)
Thu October 19 2017 - MILWAUKEE Wisconsin - Eagles Ballroom (USA)
Mon October 23 2017 - KANSAS CITY Missouri - Uptown Theater - KC (USA)
Tue October 24 2017 - DENVER Colorado - Fillmore Auditorium - Colorado (USA)
Wed October 25 2017 - SALT LAKE CITY Utah - Rockwell At The Complex (USA)
Fri October 27 2017 - SEATTLE Washington - Showbox SoDo (USA)
Sat October 28 2017 - PORTLAND Oregon - Roseland Theater (USA)
Tue October 31 2017 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Masonic Auditorium At Nob Hill Masonic Center (USA)
Wed November 01 2017 - LOS ANGELES California - Hollywood Palladium (USA)
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