Everyone knows how foolish it is to buy into hype, but that doesn’t mean it’s not sometimes warranted. In the case of 22-year-old Benjamin Booker the buzz is spot on. This self-titled debut is the mark of a true talent, one that’s still raw and real, but also confident and fully formed at the same time.
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Benjamin Booker | Benjamin Booker
Rough Trade | RTRADLP 720 (CD / LP)
Reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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