Album Review: Tom Grennan, Everywhere I Went, Led Me To Where I Didn’t Want to Be

Tom Grennan has come a long way since his days of gigging at small London pubs with only an acoustic guitar and a dream. Bursting at the seams with fresh confidence and a shiny new sound, Grennan’s belief in himself is at the heart of Everywhere I Went, Led Me To Where I Didn’t Want To Be.

Now familiar with award nominations, radio hits, sold-out arenas and all accompanying glitz and glam, Grennan’s fourth record showcases his evolution from pop cookie-cutter early works to the well-developed name he is today.

The contributions of producer/songwriter Justin Tranter sparkle throughout the tracklist: the cinematic drum and synth build to satisfying release in ‘Cool With That’ recalls Fall Out Boy’s ‘Centuries’, while the earworm melody and layered vocals in ‘Full Attention’ are reminiscent of Chappell Roan’s ‘Good Luck Babe’.

Grennan’s musical ability is in the spotlight, and rightly so. His vocal talent is on full display from the loud-and-proud belting of ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ to softer, crooning ‘I Won’t Miss A Thing’.

Positivity is the name of the game across the album, highlighted in tracks like the funky bass-driven ‘Dirty Dishes’, dazzlingly danceable ‘Certified’ and bouncy lead single ‘Higher’, where Grennan’s bold new style is at the forefront.

Grennan is a pop star reborn – and he’s never shone brighter.

8/10