Ben Platt is a male Kelly Clarkson. I know a bunch of performers who have voices
as strong as theirs. I know very few who
can sell the songs like they can. They
talk and talk and talk, but it’s worth it.
Their wit is infectious; it makes you want to be with them and hang on
every word of each song. That won’t come
through in the notes below, but it is true…
“Bad Habit” suffers a bit from
high expectations, as I was into the album the first time through.
“Temporary Love” has more finesse.
Ben comes from a comically
progressive family. I wish I could type
as fast as he talks…
“Honest Man” initially seems
great, until...
“Hurt Me Once”!!!! Beauty.
Heh, “hi”: the only thing he can
say to regain his breath.
“New.” Ooh,ooh,ooh,ooh indeed!!!! Elvis was banned for less.
Can’t keep up with the motormouth
Kelly-Clarkson-style hilarity. Such
charisma.
Brandi Carlisle “Joke” cover
didn’t really connect with me.
Meh at writing your name in some
other Ben’s Harry Potter book and claiming it as his own.
“Better!!! His range is ridiculous.
“Share Your Address”: wish the
lyrics didn’t make me uncomfortable, as the rhythm is the catchiest of the
whole album!!!! Live, the stalker issue is brilliantly counteracted by having
the backup singers and guitarists join in and SLAY the end. Clearly the audience favorite.
360 degree flip to “Ease My Mind.” His favorite on the album. Live
it feels surprisingly slight, but it’s still good obviously. Written with someone everyone apparently
knows, Ben Abraham.
Stevie Wonder song. Meh.
Awww at him paying attention to
everyone: “I feel like I’ve been
neglecting these parallel folks.”
“Take Me to the Pilot” sounds like "Take Me to the Party"! “Of the soul”: right on,
brother. The roundup UFO light made it
even better. Dancing for days!!! So fun.
Apparently that was Elton John.
“Grow As We Go.” Gorrrrrrrrrgeousss.
“In Case You Don’t Live
Forever”!!!! I wanted to keep listening
to it on a ceaseless loop. The grandma
connection took it up two notches.
Grade: A+
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