Benson Boone- American Heart (review)

Published by Mason Oldridge, 20 June 2025

Benson Boone is back just one year after his debut to prove he is more than his signature song Beautiful Things.

The album is said to be inspired by Bruce Springsteen and Americana music with intentions of “a retro vibe”, all felt throughout the tracklist, whilst also inhabiting a summer feel.

Lead single Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else opens the record, synth-driven Mr Electric Blue is an ode to his father and second single Mystical Magical is incredibly catchy and dreamy from its first listen. Momma Song is a heart-wrenching tribute to his mother and incorporates strings, while closing track Young American Heart documents a real-life serious car accident Boone was involved in as a teenager.

American Heart feels like a progression and indeed an improvement upon Fireworks & Rollerblades, sees Boone succeed in his mission to prove his worth beyond his namesake track and continues to utilise them powerful vocals to further establish his own unique sound. Not only does American Heart not contain one bad song, every song is impressive and deserves far more exposure than it is bound to get.

9/10