Honeymind

Honeymind
Studio album by
Ben Platt
ReleasedMay 31, 2024 (2024-05-31)
Studio
Length48:48
LabelInterscope
Producer
Ben Platt chronology
Theater Camp (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2023) 		Honeymind
(2024)
Singles from Honeymind
  1. "Andrew"
    Released: March 12, 2024
  2. "Cherry on Top"
    Released: April 21, 2024
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Slant Magazine[1]

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 husband Noah Galvin and touches on themes of Americana and queer love.[2][3]

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

Honeymind track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Right Kind of Reckless"
Dave Cobb3:28
2."All American Queen"
Cobb3:40
3."Andrew"
  • Platt
  • Hope
Cobb4:00
4."Before I Knew You"
  • Platt
  • Micah Premnath
  • TMS
Cobb4:11
5."Cherry on Top"
Cobb4:14
6."Treehouse" (featuring Brandy Clark)
  • Platt
  • Brandy Clark
  • Jimmy Robbins
  • Cobb
  • Robbins
3:34
7."Fear of Missing Out"
  • Hope
  • Donovan Woods
  • Platt
  • Cobb
  • Hope
3:55
8."Shoe to Drop"
  • Platt
  • Robbins
  • Laura Veltz
  • Cobb
  • Robbins
3:12
9."Honeymind"
Cobb3:19
10."Home of the Terrified"
  • Platt
  • Hope
  • Cobb
  • Hope
3:23
11."Need You Like This"
  • Platt
  • Hope
  • Cobb
  • Hope
4:25
12."The Boy Who Hung the Moon"
  • Platt
  • Robbins
  • Veltz
  • Cobb
  • Robbins
3:22
13."Monsters"
Cobb4:00
Total length:48:48

Personnel

Musicians

  • 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

Chart performance for Honeymind
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Americana Albums (OCC)[7] 15

References

  1. ^ Davies, Jeffrey (29 May 2024). "Ben Platt Honeymind Review: An Open-Hearted Tribute to Love". Slant Magazine. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Ben Platt Reveals Upcoming 3rd Studio Album, Honeymind". Playbill. March 12, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Evans, Greg (18 March 2024). "Ben Platt Sets 18-Performance Residency At Broadway's Newly Refurbished Palace Theatre". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  6. ^ White, Logan (April 11, 2024). "Ben Platt Announces North American Tour + Shares "Cherry On Top"". Substream Magazine.
  7. ^ "Official Americana Chart". Official Charts Company. June 7, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.