{"product_id":"american_heart","title":"American Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Heart is Benson Boone’s second studio album, a 10‑track project that blends heartland rock influences with glossy, arena‑ready pop and synth‑pop. Written largely with collaborator Jack LaFrantz and released in June 2025, it channels Bruce Springsteen‑style Americana while also nodding to bands like The Killers in its big, anthemic choruses and driving production. Across songs like “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else,” “Mystical Magical,” and “Young American Heart,” Boone leans into soaring vocals, propulsive drums, and sleek electronic textures to create a sound that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLyrically, the album focuses on themes of youthful restlessness, love, family, and identity, often framed through very personal stories. “Young American Heart” revisits a near‑fatal car accident from Boone’s youth, giving the closing track a cinematic coming‑of‑age feel, while “Momma Song” and “Mr Electric Blue” serve as emotional tributes to his parents, highlighting his more vulnerable side. Critics have noted that the record can feel bombastic and broadly written, yet many also emphasize its emotional sincerity, high‑energy hooks, and Boone’s powerful vocal performances, which help anchor the album’s mix of retro inspiration and polished pop ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Store","offers":[{"title":"CD \/ Album","offer_id":53262733476154,"sku":"37489","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Vinyl \/ Album - Red \u0026 White Splatter Vinyl","offer_id":53262733508922,"sku":"37490","price":41.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/2041\/0682\/files\/Screenshot_2026-04-03_at_1.49.17_PM.jpeg?v=1775238692","url":"https:\/\/recordstore.ca\/products\/american_heart","provider":"Record Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}