American Teen
| Khalid
American Teen
American Teen is the debut studio album by American singer Khalid. In October 2017, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for accumulating over one million in combined pure sales and album-equivalent units. -Wikipedia
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New York Times
“American Teen” is a promising amalgam of bedroom art-soul and 1980s new-wave pop maximalism, and a union of lonely-boy mirror gazing with a sense of larger cultural purpose.
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Newsday
Khalid is a natural and it shows all through “American Teen.”
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Niner Times
Through his lyrics, production and lyrics, he has become a part of R&B’s reinvention.
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Alice Reviews Music
I accidentally discovered Khalid about 6 weeks ago, and I fell in love with this album.
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BET
As we get to know Khalid through his music, it becomes clear that just because he intuitively knew his moment would one day arrive doesn't mean he shouldn't still celebrate — and celebrate we will.
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The Hoya
With “American Teen,” Khalid sets a high standard for himself, but his future stretches endlessly before him, full of potential.
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The Diamondback
Khalid's American Teen is a beautiful, soulful ode to being young and free.
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Exclaim
American Teen generally plays things straight up, not too concerned about chasing bleeding edge sounds but resting nicely in the pocket between conventional R&B and a future-pop-minded audience.
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The McGill Tribune
American Teen follows a coming-of-age journey. The record is populated with fun, bubbly songs about the splendour of youth and the freedom to make mistakes.
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Affinity
Khalid’s delivery on each track is soulful while clearly stemming from R&B, and 80’s new-wave inspiration- an unconventional combination that works beautifully. His delivery grabs the listener’s attention allowing them to dive into a nostalgic world of an American teen.
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Cross Culture
Seriously, this guy knows how to maneuver a specific tone, through a whopping 15 tracks no less. His style is that of a relaxed R&B artist, a retro-funk songwriter, a modern pop-jiver, and even hints of electric edgings. Yet, all the while neither going too over-hyped, nor too tranquil.
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UCLA Radio
American Teen sets the standard for a plethora of other up-and-coming artists planning to release music this spring.
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Hyperallergic
Warming to him may take time, but let him serenade you. His gift lies in dissecting and chewing on the concept of intimacy.
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High Clouds
So, while there’s a definite measure of tedium afflicting “American Teen”, the album’s artistic merit and commercial success still manage to set the narrative of a successful debut.
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The Inquirer
For all the soulful, doleful hanging at the corner of Heartbreak & Whine, American Teen is a glad-to-be-unhappy, mini-masterpiece of a debut about growing up and out of adolescence in the present day.
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HHNM
There’s no doubt that Khalid is blossoming into a star right in front of our eyes. American Teen is not the definitive album that will ultimately turn him into a superstar, but it is an impressive step in the right direction.
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Arigo Music
Filled with clever and catchy lyrics, beautiful R&B vocals, and a wide variety of instrumentals, Khalid explores the emotions and relationships that have made his teenage years.
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Washington Post
And across the album’s 15 tracks, he makes a compelling case to be a voice of his generation, musically and lyrically.
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Brent Music Reviews
In addition to his vocal maturity, his youthful persona and excellent production work provide a lift.
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Pulse.ng
Khalid is still a work in progress, as he continues to try his hands at new music, but by using the instability of his youth as a potent muse, he makes enough wave to show that he would be around for a long time.
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Diamond in the Groove
Whilst American Teen is by no means a complete failure, it does highlight many shortcomings that are likely to hinder Khalid’s significance amongst the current alternative R&B scene.
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The Gryphon
Khalid’s authentic sound and raw soul is in a league of its own, unparalleled to any other artist. Yet, it feels inevitable that each track will break its way into the mainstream charts.
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AXS
If you haven’t heard Khalid’s debut LP American Teen, or you haven’t heard of him at all, then you’re missing out on a tremendous treat.
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