Conan Gray - Kid Krow [Black Vinyl LP]

Conan Gray's debut album Kid Krow arrived via Republic Records, introducing the Texas-born singer-songwriter's emotionally raw and conversational approach to indie pop. The album is a coming-of-age record inspired by elements such as his rough childhood experiences of poverty, abuse, and discrimination. Gray told People that the album was inspired by his "pretty rough" childhood in Texas, channeling those experiences into 12 tracks of post-genre bedroom pop written entirely by Gray. Produced by Dan Nigro, the album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 with over 49,000 album-equivalent units, making it the biggest new artist debut of 2020. The title references Gray's own personality, as friends joked he would be a crow if he were an animal, reflecting his self-described cynical nature.

The breakthrough hit "Maniac" showcases Gray's ability to turn relationship frustration into an infectious pop anthem, while "Heather" became a sleeper hit after gaining popularity on TikTok, spawning the "Heather Day" tradition. "Comfort Crowd" opens the album with vulnerability and longing for companionship, and "Wish You Were Sober" captures the disappointment of fleeting connections. "The Cut That Always Bleeds" delivers heartbreak with cinematic production, while "(Online Love)" and "Checkmate" explore modern romance through Gray's witty, conversational lyrics. The album closes with "The Story," a hopeful meditation on perseverance through difficult times that Gray wrote about surviving his troubled childhood. Throughout the record, Gray's voice remains intimate and honest, speaking directly to listeners with the candor of a diary entry.

This black vinyl pressing delivers the album's layered production with clarity, capturing Nigro's polished yet emotionally immediate sonic approach. The standard jacket houses the striking album artwork featuring Gray with a crow, while the double LP format provides room for the full 33-minute listening experience across two sides. This pressing makes Gray's critically acclaimed debut accessible on vinyl, preserving the bedroom pop intimacy that resonated with a generation navigating love, loss, and self-discovery.

• Format: Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Heather," "Maniac," "The Cut That Always Bleeds," "Comfort Crowd"
• Pressing details: 2020 release, Standard jacket, Double LP
• Genre/style: Indie Pop, Bedroom Pop, Pop, Alternative Pop
• UPC: 602508624780

Kid Krow established Conan Gray as a vital new voice in indie pop, balancing cynicism with vulnerability in ways that feel both universal and deeply personal. This vinyl edition captures the intimate, conversational quality that made the album connect with millions.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Comfort Crowd
2. Wish You Were Sober
3. Maniac
4. (Online Love)
5. Checkmate
6. The Cut That Always Bleeds
   

Side B:

1. Fight Or Flight
2. Affluenza
3. (Can We Be Friends?)
4. Heather
5. Little League
6. The Story