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May 26, 2020It's a great, modern pop-rock album. I don't think he'll need Jack White's phone number for quite a while.
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Apr 24, 2020Benson writes about life’s ups and downs. But musically this short (just over 30 minutes) yet taut collection delivers all the power pop goods you’ll need.
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UncutApr 23, 2020Several nuggets of power-pop excellence here that rank with the best on 2002's Lapalco. [May 2020, p.23]
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Apr 23, 2020His most experimental release to date.
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Apr 23, 2020Overall Benson has crafted an enjoyable, thoughtful slice of pop-rock on Dear Life, embracing his classic rock love while not limiting the scope of his sound and voice.
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Classic Rock MagazineJun 17, 2020Classic don't need varnish. [Jul 2020, p.87]
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May 5, 2020While there’s nothing that tugs at the heartstrings as much as Metarie did all those years ago, Dear Life is a reminder that Brendan Benson remains a terrific songwriter. He’s still too much of a quirky proposition to make it big, but Dear Life is a great big burst of sunshine in an all too dark world.
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Apr 23, 2020It's exciting to hear Benson take some new risks with these songs, but also a relief that he never gets too far away from the deft songwriting and pop sensibilities that he's been refining for all these years.
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Apr 23, 2020Ultimately, Benson’s impeccable melodic instincts justify Dear Life’s largely featherweight tone.
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Apr 25, 2020Amazing new music that can be enjoyed in any gathering. This music appeals to multiple generations.