Dean Lewis' debut album is finally here

'A Place We Knew' lives up to all the hype - by Gavin Scott

It’s been a great year for globe-conquering Sydneysider Dean Lewis, who is being referred to as Australia's answer to Ed Sheeran. His debut album, A Place We Knew, proves that description sells him short.

Universal

The 31-year-old's album runs the gamut from celebratory opening track “Hold of Me”, to the heartfelt plea in the title track, to the gut-punch of multi-platinum chart-topper “Be Alright”.

deanlewismusic View Profile

MY DEBUT ALBUM 'a place we knew' is officially out NOW - I know these days it's about songs and not albums. Things come and go so fast, but I wanted to make something authentic, raw and hopefully something you can listen to over and over again for years to come. I'm so proud of the 12 songs on here. From what came from a place I knew, l'm happy that you all might know that place now too. Maybe even you can go back to a place that you knew while listening! Here's my album 😀🧡

Thanks to both the deeply personal nature of Lewis’ lyrics, inspired by his own real-life relationships, and the pain and emotion that comes through in his vocals, it’s impossible not to feel moved by A Place We Knew, which also contains early singles “Waves” and “Chemicals” among its 12 tracks. A substantial, meaningful album for a world too often distracted by frivolity. (Out now) 5 stars

Gavin Scott

A pop culture enthusiast from a young age, Gavin is equally passionate about great pop music (’80s synthpop, ’10s dream pop), gripping TV series (Friday Night Lights, The Handmaid’s Tale) and trips to the cinema (I love a blockbuster as much as anyone, but I’m done with the superhero thing).

JUST $6 for 6 issues!-SAVE 81%

Subscribe to Who today

Subscribe Now

Confirm your details

JUST $6 for 6 issues!-SAVE 81%

Magazine Subscription Offer

Access your account

Confirm your details

New users register and returning users login, it's as easy as that

Login to your account by email

Forgot your password? Enter your email address below.

Create a new password