Musically "Heroes" is a departure from Wurst's operatic pop style known from former singles like "Rise Like a Phoenix" or "That's What I Am".

[2] "Heroes" was released with significant anticipation from fans and the media[3] on 8 November with its first live performance on Wetten, dass..?

[5] Wurst proceeded to begin work on an album influenced by "mature ladies" like Cher, Shirley Bassey, and Tina Turner.

[8] Hollywood-News applauded the quality of "Heroes" while writing of Wetten, dass..?, "With great power also is the world premiere of 'Heroes', the new song by Conchita Wurst, expected: "I'm glad I can be there yet, so to speak before the last impressions, for I have seen the show as a child!

When you listen to this track you will feel the power and lift that you expect from Conchita Wurst’s music.

Despite high-pitch delivery and bursts of energy, Conchita sings it so effortlessly that it naturally sounds brilliant.