The story of Benson Boone’s second album, American Heart, doesn’t start with the album’s June 20 release. It also didn’t start with the release of the viral lead single, “Mystical Magical,” in April.

Benson Boone's sparkly jumpsuits and athletic performances have made him a star — and drawn a few haters.

Love, heartbreak, nostalgia or sex… pick one. Benson Boone’s newest album is disjointed and all over the place. Rather than a cohesive series of songs, Boone provides a little bit of everything. The ...