Benson Boone’s American Heart debuts at No. 2 with mixed reviews

Second album praised for vocals, but draws critique over lyrics and depth.


Pop Culture & Art June 30, 2025
-Reuters

On June 30, 2025, Benson Boone’s sophomore album American Heart debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

Released on June 20, the ten-track album blends pop rock with Americana influences and continues Boone’s rise in the mainstream music scene.

Benson Boone 'American Heart'

-Warner Records

Critics have responded with mixed reviews. Many praised Boone’s vocal strength and theatrical delivery, calling the album polished and emotionally charged. Others, however, described the lyrics as generic and questioned the album’s thematic depth, noting that while the production is slick, the storytelling feels surface-level.

Songs such as Mystical Magical and Momma Song have drawn attention for their catchy melodies and personal themes. The album was co-written in 17 days by Boone and collaborator Jack LaFrantz, with stylistic nods to early 2000s pop and artists like Bruce Springsteen.

To support the release, Boone will embark on the American Heart World Tour from August through November 2025, performing across North America and Europe.

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