Honeymind is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Ben Platt, released May 31, 2024 and first since signing with Interscope. Described by Platt as a "homecoming," the album was inspired by his relationship with fiancé Noah Galvin and touches on themes of Americana and queer love.[2][3]
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| Released | May 31, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 48:48 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Slant Magazine |   [1] |
Preceding the album's release, Platt announced on social media that the first single "Andrew" would be released on March 14, 2024.[4] To support the upcoming album, it was announced on March 18, 2024 that Platt would hold a three-week Broadway residency at the Palace Theatre in New York City, the first announced event at the theatre since its renovations began in 2018. The residency Ben Platt: Live at the Palace ran for 18 performances from May 28, 2024 to June 15, 2024.[5] On April 11, 2024, the album's second single "Cherry on Top" was released alongside the announcement of The Honeymind Tour, a 21-city North American tour that began on June 18, 2024 in Boston and concluded on July 27, 2024 in Seattle.[6] The album was the first of Platt's albums to not chart on the Billboard 200.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Right Kind of Reckless" | Dave Cobb | 3:28 | |
| 2. | "All American Queen" |
| Cobb | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Andrew" |
| Cobb | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Before I Knew You" |
| Cobb | 4:11 |
| 5. | "Cherry on Top" |
| Cobb | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Treehouse" (featuring Brandy Clark) |
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| 3:34 |
| 7. | "Fear of Missing Out" |
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| 3:55 |
| 8. | "Shoe to Drop" |
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| 3:12 |
| 9. | "Honeymind" |
| Cobb | 3:19 |
| 10. | "Home of the Terrified" |
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| 3:23 |
| 11. | "Need You Like This" |
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| 4:25 |
| 12. | "The Boy Who Hung the Moon" |
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| 3:22 |
| 13. | "Monsters" | Cobb | 4:00 | |
| Total length: | 48:48 | |||
Personnel
editMusicians
- Ben Platt – lead vocals, backing vocals (all tracks); claps (track 2), keyboards (12)
- Dave Cobb – acoustic guitar (all tracks), electric guitar (tracks 2, 5, 8, 11, 12), bass (2)
- Philip Towns – keyboards (all tracks), claps (track 2)
- Derek Phillips – drums (tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10, 13), percussion (2, 3, 7–10, 12), claps (2)
- David Angell – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- David Davidson – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Jenny Bifano – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Alicia Enstrom – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Elizabeth Lamb – violas (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Kristin Wilkinson – violas (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Austin Hoke – cello (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Brian Allen – bass (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7–13), claps (2)
- Ethan Barrette – claps (track 2)
- Noah Galvin – backing vocals (5)
- Brandy Clark – lead vocals (track 6)
Technical
- Pete Lyman – mastering
- Greg Koller – mixing, engineering
- Dave Cobb – vocal production
- Ethan Barrette – second engineering
- Kristin Wilkinson – string arrangement (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
- Daniel Bacigalupi – mastering assistance
- Adam Mersel – production coordination
- Andrew Brightman – production coordination
Visuals
- Vince Aung – photography
- Big Active – design
Chart
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| UK Americana Albums (OCC)[7] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ Davies, Jeffrey (29 May 2024). "Ben Platt Honeymind Review: An Open-Hearted Tribute to Love". Slant Magazine. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Ben Platt Says His New Album Is His 'Most Authentic' Yet — and It's Inspired by Fiancé Noah Galvin (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "Ben Platt and Brandy Clark on Their Haunting Duet, 'Treehouse,' a Joint Summer Tour, and How Platt's Honeymind Album Expands the Queer Americana Space". Variety. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "Ben Platt Reveals Upcoming 3rd Studio Album, Honeymind". Playbill. March 12, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Evans, Greg (18 March 2024). "Ben Platt Sets 18-Performance Residency At Broadway's Newly Refurbished Palace Theatre". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ White, Logan (April 11, 2024). "Ben Platt Announces North American Tour + Shares "Cherry On Top"". Substream Magazine.
- ^ "Official Americana Chart". Official Charts Company. June 7, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.