The case was officially settled in June 2023. Labeled "post-pop" and "emotional exorcism", the project finds Kesha at her most vulnerable. Luke countersued her for defamation and the case is set for trial in July 2023. The legal battle was initiated by Kesha who sued the producer for sexual assault and battery in 2014. Luke, leaving her unable to speak or comment on it. The album title is supposed to reflect the situation she has been under due to the legal case against producer Dr. She went on to say she has never made an album simply for the art and the two never once mentioned things like singles or radio play. "The whole process with Rick that blew my mind was being present in how I feel and making it come out into the song in a way that felt like it’s reflective of the feeling, a sound that reflects a feeling," she recounted working with the producer while being interviewed by Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe. After falling out of her craft, Rubin helped Kesha fall in love with music again and focused on making good music, rather than trying to make what would do well on the charts. Kesha announced the album on April 25, 2023. Kesha is set to embark on the Gag Order Tour to promote the album in October 2023.īefore the release of her fourth album, High Road, Billboard published a cover story about the singer stating that she already had a "gorgeous folk album that is just waiting for its moment to shine," but the release would depend on her legal battle. Three singles were released to support the album ahead of its release: " Eat the Acid", " Fine Line", both released as a dual single, and " Only Love Can Save Us Now". Luke.Ĭritically, Gag Order was met with positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Kesha's vocals and songwriting, although response to the production was mixed. In contrast to High Road, which aimed to return to her party pop sound, Gag Order sees Kesha focus on overcoming trauma and depression from the lawsuit with her former producer, Dr. Lyrically, the album touches on much darker themes such as death, depression, emotional exploitation, control, hope, and a battle for the truth. Kesha described the album to be a culmination of all the genres of music she likes. Musically, the album departs from the electro-pop sound of her previous album High Road, and is primarily an art pop, experimental, electronic and psychedelic record, although there are elements of hyperpop, soul, lo-fi, dark wave, country, and gospel. Other producers include past collaborators Stuart Crichton, Stint and Drew Pearson, and new collaborators Jussifer, Hudson Mohawke, Kennedi, and Jason Lader. She primarily worked with producer Rick Rubin, who helped her dive deep into her more vulnerable side to create the project. Announced in late April 2023, the album sees the singer as executive producer following her previous two albums. This is her final album under Kemosabe, a contract she signed when she was 18. It was released on May 19, 2023, by Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. Gag Order (stylised as GA⅁ OЯDER) is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Kesha.
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