Keaton Henson
Parader
Release Date: Nov 21, 2025
Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
Record label: Play It Again Sam
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Album Review: Parader by Keaton Henson
Great, Based on 2 Critics
Based on rating 4
An increase in volume paired with a new immediacy and confidence make this his most accessible album to date Ever since Keaton Henson‘s first album, back in 2012, his trademark has been a kind of tortured vulnerability. Many of his songs are the musical equivalent of the anxiety that he suffers from – fragile and frail, with almost whispered vocals. His albums are usually focused on piano or a quiet guitar strum, with the occasional orchestration used to beef things up.
Based on rating 7/10
While he might not have the same writing chops as Sufjan Stevens, Keaton Henson sticks out for his songwriting that tugs at your heart. His music receives frequent praise from critics as a result of it with songs like "Sweetheart, What Have You Done to Us" or "You Don't Know How Lucky You Are" being frequently highlighted as key examples. He does however suffer from anxiety and it's this issue which means that he lets word of mouth be his main means of promotion.
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