Reverie
| Ben Platt
Reverie
Reverie is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Ben Platt. It was released on August 13, 2021, through Atlantic Records. Two songs were released from the album on April 23, 2021, and July 16, 2021, respectively: "Imagine" and "Happy to Be Sad". -Wikipedia
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The Honey Pop
Each song feels so expertly crafted, and it feels like the song placement was a process that Ben Platt has perfected. The placement of each track made the album feel cohesive, which is something we always look for. We have many songs we’re ready to highlight, but we have to say, the album as a whole is a solid ten out of ten.
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PopMatters
The same can be said for most of the record. Not only does it not knife you in the heart the way Sing to Me Instead did, but it just feels like a half-hearted and almost immature attempt at emotional vulnerability. Those are two adjectives I would have never predicted using to describe a Ben Platt album. Reverie’s strongest offering remains “Imagine”, allowing us to imagine future releases where Platt’s talents are properly displayed.
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Broadway World
He is a more than capable artist with a captivating voice that demands to be listened to. He shares emotions and experiences with a frankness that makes them utterly accessible. REVERIE picks up where SING TO ME INSTEAD left off, ensuring Platt's follow-up album is anything but a sophomore slump.
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Unclear Magazine
Ben Platt has given the world a cathartic chronicle of a shifting relationship. Through his sophomore album Reverie, we’re reminded that love has its moments. That those sweet and bitter memories are perfectly inevitable.
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Jessica's Reviews
Overall, I loved the album. It was very different then his first album was. I can wait to see what other music Ben Platt comes out with.
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AllMusic
Ben Platt's second pop album, Reverie, maintains the intimate, longing tone of his debut while adding electronic elements like programmed drums, vocal processing, and prominent synths to its hyperreal production design.
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Beyond The Stage Magazine
There are reoccurring interludes titled “king of the world pt.1”, “king of the world pt. 2” and “king of the world pt. 3” that break the album up into a beginning, middle and end. This can be compared to the sequence of a musical theater show, which is no coincidence.
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The Current
“Reverie” has been the soundtrack to my daily commutes and study sessions since it came out, and even on shuffle, it is sure to provide a relaxing yet emotional vibe to any situation.
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Bubbling Box
The Los Angeles native has a deeply saturated voice that brings a lot to every song he sings. The new album is a showcase in both vocal talent and incredible songwriting. The emotion that explodes with every blistering word is savagely garnishing views and listens everywhere on all platforms.
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