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In September 2024, Grennan released the song "Higher" as the lead single from his forthcoming fourth studio album.[10] 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.[11] He described the theme of the record as "uplifting", "that makes you dance, makes you sing".[11]
In 31 January 2025, Grennan announced the details of his new album, and shared a brand-new song titled "Shadowboxing".[12][13] 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".[14][15] "Shadowboxing" was the first song that Grennan and Tranter worked on together for the album.[16] 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."[14]
Alongside the details of the albums, Grennan announced his biggest tour to date, "Grennan '25 Tour", which will begin later on with an 11-date arena tour of the UK and Ireland in September.[22][23][24]
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".[29] Craft praised Grennan artistic evolution, while complimenting his vocal performance, and Justin Tranter's "sparkling" production.[29] 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".[30] Chloe Morris of Adrenaline Magazine praised the record, dubbing it "some of his best work yet".[31]
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."[32] However, he acknowledged Grennan's dedication, stating that "he certainly gives it everything" on the record.[32]
In the United Kingdom, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Grennan's third consecutive chart-topping album in the country.[33] It also topped the UK Record Store Chart, as the most popular album of the week on independent record shops.[34]Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be only spent two weeks on the UK Album Charts, becoming his shortest running album, to date. In the second week, the album dropped from number one to number 95 making it one of the few number-one albums to spend only one week in the top 75.[35]
In Scotland, the album also debuted at number one on the Scottish Albums Chart, becoming his first chart-topper.[36] Meanwhile, In Ireland, the record became Grennan's lowest charting album to date, peaking at number 30 on the Irish Album Chart. and departing the chart the following week.[37]
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^ abcEverywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be (Media notes). Tom Grennan. Insanity Records, Sony Music. 15 August 2025.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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