Ben
by Macklemore
  • Record Label: Bendoré
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2023
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
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  1. AllMusic
    Mar 21, 2023
    90
    Altogether, Ben feels like the first time Macklemore has truly let listeners into his inner world, showcasing his underrated lyrical skills and enough varied production to keep the album moving forward toward a hopeful finish.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Mar 21, 2023
    48
    Despite some solid songwriting about addiction and mortality, Macklemore’s comeback album still experiences the same struggles with corniness and over-sincerity that torpedoed him from a household name to an afterthought, leading to a mixed bag that’s more admirable than actualized.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 21, 2023
    60
    The struggle of the wealthy and talented white rapper was never especially sympathetic. And on Ben, his trials are mostly internal, the enduring struggle of man to find meaning and leave a legacy. This Macklemore is likely the most honest version we’ve seen to date.
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