New Ben Platt Album

I took it as a dream he was having. Possibly about an ex.
I can feel this song going into heavy rotation on my playlist.

I think his voice lends well to pop.

Updated On: 2/1/19 at 11:26 PM

RippedMan said: "Very dated. Oof."

What you mean by very dated?

RippedMan said: "the production/sound are not current. It sounds like "lite" radio music."

oh that’s part of why I really liked the initial songs. It’s different than what is playing on most of the radio today. To each their own. I like where the album is going.

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this album. My first impression of Bad Habit was it sounds like something the band Keane might’ve released, but liked how it builds. But after repeated listens, I’ve come to love it.

Ease My Mind reminds me of Carole King; it too has grown on me.

I was dreading the inevitable thread about his new album because some members have been known to get vicious in their attacks on him. I think some of those members are no longer here. I did learn from the thread about the Bad Habit video which I absolutely loved. Is that Charlie Carver at end? I might’ve squealed in unadulterated glee. Lol

It may seem dated. I think most Broadway stars have struggled to sound contemporary on their albums. Of course, many don’t try and are quite happy to create music that is in line with their stage music, sometimes to excellent results. But I can only think of Barbra when I think of Broadway stars who were able to succeed with a career in the pop world. Of course, the pop world is a lot more limiting now in what it invites into its fold which is ironic because on the surface I suppose it is more diverse as far as artists go. But most Top 40 music now seems to consist of a “vibe” plus polish and style rather than being based on actual sound songwriting with melodies and harmonies. Can anyone even remember the hook or melody from one Halsey song? It’s like there were twenty bongs in the recording studio. I was raised on pop music, but so much of it these days is indistinguishable from the rest. These two songs aren’t that so it may not succeed in the pop world, but I like them. But if the pop world can make room for Sam Smith and Adele, maybe there’s room for more. (Although Sam Smith seems to be one of the few out gay artists who is embraced by a pop audience. Troye Sivan’s album last year was magic and couldn’t find a broad audience. Perhaps because he makes music that’s more specific to the gay experience). There’s legitimate passion and actual songwriting in evidence on the first two Platt songs. It’s already better than the entirety of Ed Sheehan’s music up to this point. I wish Mr. Platt well and look forward to the rest of the album.

Updated On: 2/2/19 at 01:31 AM

Miles2Go2 said: "I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this album. My first impression of Bad Habit was it sounds like something the band Keane might’ve released, but liked how it builds. But after repeated listens, I’ve come to love it.

Ease My Mind reminds me of Carole King; it too has grown on me.

I was dreading the inevitable thread about his new album because some members have been known to get vicious in their attacks on him. I think some of those members are no longer here. I did learn from the thread about the Bad Habit video which I absolutely loved. Is that Charlie Carver at end? I might’ve squealed in unadulterated glee. Lol

It may seem dated. I think most Broadway stars have struggled to sound contemporary on their albums. Of course, many don’t try and are quite happy to create music that is in line with their stage music, sometimes to excellent results. But I can only think of Barbra when I think of Broadway stars who were able to succeed with a career in the pop world. Of course, the pop world is a lot more limiting now in what it invites into its fold which is ironic because on the surface I suppose it is more diverse as far as artists go. But most Top 40 music now seems to consist of a “vibe” plus polish and style rather than being based on actual sound songwriting with melodies and harmonies. Can anyone even remember the hook or melody from one Halsey song? It’s like there were twenty bongs in the recording studio. I was raised on pop music, but so much of it these days is indistinguishable from the rest. These two songs aren’t that so it may not succeed in the pop world, but I like them. But if the pop world canmake room for Sam Smith and Adele, maybe there’s room for more. (Although Sam Smith seems to be one of the few out gay artists who is embraced by a pop audience. Troye Sivan’s album last year was magic and couldn’t find a broad audience. Perhaps because he makes music that’s more specific to the gay experience). There’s legitimate passion and actual songwriting in evidence on the first two Platt songs. It’s already better than the entirety of Ed Sheehan’s music up to this point. I wish Mr. Platt well and look forward to the rest of the album."

His voice is a stunner. But listening to the two songs. I almost wish Benj Pasek and Justin Paul had produced/written the album.

The video is gorgeous tho!

Didn’t see Mr. Platt in Hansen, saw Taylor Trensch. I wasn’t as thrilled about the show as some on this board but I liked it. And I’ve grown to like some of the music on the cast album very much, even playing it in a neighborhood jukebox! Mr. Platt is quite thrilling on the cast album but this latest song from his new album-Bad Habit- I think it’s called- was very disappointing. Mostly the pedestrian lyrics bothered me most and his voice tends to do that, I don’t know what you call it in musical terms, but sort of slides and just that general pop sound now heard in all the I Am Talented TV contests. Mr. Platt is better than that, I think. I couldn’t get through the whole video and I was very curious to hear it. Better material is warranted.

SweetLips22 said: "RippedMan said: "Totally. I think it sounds like something a 40 year old woman in a cubicle might listen to.

Confused----do you mean a middle aged lady should get in a cupboard to listed to this? What is this 'cubicle'---an elevator? Is this elevator music in Macys?

pretty sure he means work cubicle... :)

That's just like a first class cubicle on Scoot.

Updated On: 2/3/19 at 02:59 PM

I think Bad Habit is a great song and Ben emotes so gloriously at the end! Those little slidey things he does, when used effectively, are very interesting and definitely a "signature." I love that he's not losing his identity while branching out to the pop world!