American HeartBenson Boone · 2025

consequence

6.0

“Some fun production choices can’t rescue the songwriting”

nme

4.0

“It’s not immediately obvious why certain corners of the internet have so taken against Benson Boone. He’s sort of the Lidl Harry Styles, and everyone loves a bargain. The 22-year-old seemed to hit the mainstream out of nowhere when he had his tux torn off at this year’s Grammys, front-flipped from a piano and – shock, horror! – grabbed his crotch. In fact, he’d spent a few years cavorting on TikT”

rollingstone

4.0

““Beautiful Things” singer plays it too safe on his sophomore album American Heart”

pitchfork

3.7

“Benson Boone’s flair can’t make up for the fact that his songs aren’t very good and that he lacks a unique point of view.”

fantano

3.0

“Benson's got the singing and backflipping chops, but not so much the songwriting chops yet.”

Ryan1Nunez

4.7

“American Heart is a strong, heartfelt sophomore release from Benson Boone that showcases his powerhouse vocals and emotional depth. From the soaring chorus of “Beautiful Things” to the stripped-down vulnerability in “Slow It Down,” Boone proves he’s not just a TikTok sensation—he’s a true artist with something real to say. The production is polished but never overdone, letting his voice and lyrics take center stage. There’s a genuine sincerity in every track that makes the album easy to connect with, whether he’s singing about love, heartbreak, or self-discovery. It’s not a perfect album—some moments feel a bit safe—but the emotional impact and vocal delivery more than make up for it. American Heart is a promising and powerful start, and Benson Boone’s future looks bright. Solid four stars.”