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''The High Road'' was well received by music critics, which praised the lyrics and song's production. [[AllMusic]] stated the song "melds slick electronic percussion and a searching, minor-key melody into something that echoes the duo’s previous work without rehashing it."<ref>{{cite web|title=Broken Bells, Broken Bells|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/broken-bells-mw0001959449}}</ref> [[Idobi Radio]] said " 'The High Road' serves as a great introduction for the album, with soothing multi-layered vocals and beautiful lyrics weaving in and out of hypnotizing drum beats, synths and various other instruments."<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Review: James Mercer, Danger Mouse are Broken Bells|url= |
''The High Road'' was well received by music critics, which praised the lyrics and song's production. [[AllMusic]] stated the song "melds slick electronic percussion and a searching, minor-key melody into something that echoes the duo’s previous work without rehashing it."<ref>{{cite web|title=Broken Bells, Broken Bells|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/broken-bells-mw0001959449}}</ref> [[Idobi Radio]] said " 'The High Road' serves as a great introduction for the album, with soothing multi-layered vocals and beautiful lyrics weaving in and out of hypnotizing drum beats, synths and various other instruments."<ref>{{cite web|title=Album Review: James Mercer, Danger Mouse are Broken Bells|url=http://idobi.com/news/2010/03/broken-bells-album-review/}}</ref> [[PopMatters]]'s Anthony Lombardi observed that "when Mercer and Burton are on point though, it works, and works well: opener and lead single, 'The High Road', proves the perfect vantage point, its minor-key melody, noodly synths and clapping percussion providing an ample bed for the soaring, swelling chorus."<ref>{{cite web|title=Broken Bells: Broken Bells|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/122863-broken-bells-broken-bells/}}</ref> |
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The cover received positive reviews from music critics. The [[Idolator]] opined that Stone delivers a "robust, impassioned take on the first-ever Broken Bells single",.<ref>{{cite web|title=Joss Stone - The Soul Sessions Vol. 2: album review|url=http://www.idolator.com/6764732/joss-stone-the-soul-sessions-vol-2-album-review}}</ref> [[American Songwriter]] stated "like her revelatory reading of the White Stripes’ ''Fell in Love with a Girl'' from the first set, Stone brings her throaty R&B to the Broken Bells’ “The High Road” in one of this album’s finest performances".<ref>{{cite web|title=Joss Stone: The Soul Sessions Vol. 2|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/07/joss-stone-the-soul-sessions-vol-2/}}</ref> [[The Guardian]]'s Hermione Hoby described the song as a "bombastic cover".<ref>{{cite web|title=Joss Stone: Soul Sessions Vol 2 – review|url= |
The cover received positive reviews from music critics. The [[Idolator]] opined that Stone delivers a "robust, impassioned take on the first-ever Broken Bells single",.<ref>{{cite web|title=Joss Stone - The Soul Sessions Vol. 2: album review|url=http://www.idolator.com/6764732/joss-stone-the-soul-sessions-vol-2-album-review}}</ref> [[American Songwriter]] stated "like her revelatory reading of the White Stripes’ ''Fell in Love with a Girl'' from the first set, Stone brings her throaty R&B to the Broken Bells’ “The High Road” in one of this album’s finest performances".<ref>{{cite web|title=Joss Stone: The Soul Sessions Vol. 2|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/07/joss-stone-the-soul-sessions-vol-2/}}</ref> [[The Guardian]]'s Hermione Hoby described the song as a "bombastic cover".<ref>{{cite web|title=Joss Stone: Soul Sessions Vol 2 – review|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/jul/22/joss-stone-soul-sessions-vol-2-review}}</ref> [[AllMusic]] praised the choice and song's production saying "Stone refashioned the Broken Bells' song to sound old, thereby occupying the same space as Joss' White Stripes "[[Fell in Love With a Girl|Fell in Love with a Boy]]" cover did on the first Soul Sessions. This is the song to prove that Stone isn't living in the past but rather she's seeing the future through a retro prism that turns everything into something that feels classic.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Soul Sessions Vol. 2, Joss Stone|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-soul-sessions-vol-2-mw0002392823}}</ref> |
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"The High Road" is a song by American alternative super-duo Broken Bells. Written by James Mercer and Danger Mouse, and produced by the latter, the song was released as the lead single from the duo's self-titled debut album on December 22, 2009.[1] On March 9, 2010, the song was the iTunes Single of the Week, where it was offered for free for one week.[1]
Critical reception
The High Road was well received by music critics, which praised the lyrics and song's production. AllMusic stated the song "melds slick electronic percussion and a searching, minor-key melody into something that echoes the duo’s previous work without rehashing it."[2] Idobi Radio said " 'The High Road' serves as a great introduction for the album, with soothing multi-layered vocals and beautiful lyrics weaving in and out of hypnotizing drum beats, synths and various other instruments."[3] PopMatters's Anthony Lombardi observed that "when Mercer and Burton are on point though, it works, and works well: opener and lead single, 'The High Road', proves the perfect vantage point, its minor-key melody, noodly synths and clapping percussion providing an ample bed for the soaring, swelling chorus."[4]
Commercial performance
"The High Road" peaked at #10 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, becoming the duo's highest peaking single to date on the chart.[5] The single also made an appearance on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs where it peaked at #15.[6] It also peaked at #60 in Japan and #75 on the Canadian Hot 100 in Canada, where it was certified Gold by Music Canada.[7][8][9]
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 75 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[11] | 60 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] | 15 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 10 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification |
|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) | Gold[9] |
Joss Stone version
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In 2012, English soul singer Joss Stone covered the song for her sixth album The Soul Sessions Vol. 2, a follow-up from her debut album The Soul Sessions (2003). It was released on July 5, 2012 as the second album's single.
Background and recording
Stone said about the recording process: "When listening to possible tracks for the album, Steve Greenberg played it to me and I thought it sounded good," she explains to Rolling Stone.[14] "I'd never heard the song before this and thought I'd give it a try, with a bit of a twist!"
For Billboard, she said: "I think 'High Road' is quite a different one for me. It's still soul but it's got a darker tone to it, certainly in the beginning of the song."[15]
Critical reception
The cover received positive reviews from music critics. The Idolator opined that Stone delivers a "robust, impassioned take on the first-ever Broken Bells single",.[16] American Songwriter stated "like her revelatory reading of the White Stripes’ Fell in Love with a Girl from the first set, Stone brings her throaty R&B to the Broken Bells’ “The High Road” in one of this album’s finest performances".[17] The Guardian's Hermione Hoby described the song as a "bombastic cover".[18] AllMusic praised the choice and song's production saying "Stone refashioned the Broken Bells' song to sound old, thereby occupying the same space as Joss' White Stripes "Fell in Love with a Boy" cover did on the first Soul Sessions. This is the song to prove that Stone isn't living in the past but rather she's seeing the future through a retro prism that turns everything into something that feels classic.[19]
References
- ^ a b ""The High Road" by Broken Bells on MusicBrainz". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Broken Bells, Broken Bells".
- ^ "Album Review: James Mercer, Danger Mouse are Broken Bells".
- ^ "Broken Bells: Broken Bells".
- ^ "Broken Bells chart history on Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Broken Bells chart history for Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Broken Bells chart history for Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Broken Bells chart history for Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Certifications for Broken Bells". MusicCanada. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ^ "Broken Bells Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Broken Bells Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Broken Bells Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Broken Bells Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Premiere: Joss Stone Covers Broken Bells' 'The High Road'".
- ^ "Joss Stone Covers Broken Bells' 'High Road': Listen".
- ^ "Joss Stone - The Soul Sessions Vol. 2: album review".
- ^ "Joss Stone: The Soul Sessions Vol. 2".
- ^ "Joss Stone: Soul Sessions Vol 2 – review".
- ^ "The Soul Sessions Vol. 2, Joss Stone".