Mr. Misunderstood
| Eric Church
Mr. Misunderstood
Mr. Misunderstood is the fifth studio album from American country music artist Eric Church. EMI Records Nashvillereleased the album on November 3, 2015 to his fan club, before being released on iTunes the following day. Church worked with long-time music producer Jay Joyce for the production of the album. - Wikipedia
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AllMusic
Built for the long haul: it settles into the soul, its pleasures immediate but also sustained.
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Country Music Magazine
One of the biggest records of recent years gets a timely re-release with some tasty live treats.
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Taste of Country
Themes of resolute independence and loyalty stand out once again.
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Sounds Like Nashville
The track lets listeners up close and personal into the artistic view of an artist who has, at times, been misunderstood – powerful and true.
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My Kind of Country
Triumphs on the strength of Church’s willingness to mature as an artist and songwriter.
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The Guardian
Maintains the formula with Church’s customary swagger and twanging vocals.
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Spin
Church has fallen hard for the soul ballad, and he deploys it to great effect as he sings the praises of toddlers (“Three Year Old”) and drinks away a breakup (“Mixed Drinks About Feelings”).
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Stereogum
One of the most understatedly badass albums I’ve heard all year.
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Country Exclusive
Overall, this is without a doubt the best release we have yet been granted from Eric Church.
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Maximum Volume Music
The rest of us should just listen to Eric Church and, well understand that he is a rare and brilliant talent.
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The Post
Church creates a personal atmosphere throughout the album, one that feels extra genuine in the midst of a swarm of pop-country party tunes that encompass the country music industry.
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Nashville Over Here
Offer the listener insight into the personality and soul behind the label of country’s modern day outlaw.
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Kurrent Music
One of the better records of the year.
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Wide Open Country
It’s original, a bit impromptu and raw.
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RoughStock
The kind of record fans have grown to love to hear from him.
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The New York Times
A love letter to his influences.
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One Country
Gives the modern-day outlaw freedom to stretch his creativity in potent ways, without liability or obligation to terrestrial radio.
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2Country.Net
What you need is truth, honesty and melody and this album has it in spades.
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PopMatters
Excellent vocals, sophisticated musical choices, and strong storytelling chops.
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Keep It Country, Kids
Fresh, gritty, and unique.
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Spectrum Pulse
Authentic and subtle, this is music for people who love music.
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BlogKitch
The album is brilliant, and he’s raised the bar once more.
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The Boston Globe
A love letter to music itself and to the ways it can save a soul, a heart, a sense of self.
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Zumic
At the end of the day, the album is autobiographical and it works.
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Stony Brook Independent
Church's sound is something that fans of both country and rock music should keep an eye out for.
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The Irish Times
There is much to admire – intense, thoughtful songs performed with confidence and craft.
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Orange Appeal
The entire album is dark but once half way through, stories and feelings get deeper and darker.
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WGTB
Another phenomenal chapter in the career of Eric Church.
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Country Universe
I don’t think we have a stronger male artist in country music right now.
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Your Life in a Song
This is very well produced powerhouse album that will enhance Church’s formidable and growing reputation.
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The Purple Quill
The man who is misunderstood by country music has hit another home run.
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Eric Mack Attacks
The album as a whole is a lot of fun, with plenty of personality.
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Tap Milwaukee
Recorded with his road band with subtle, effective production that is heard throughout.
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The Heights
Engages its full potential without a wasted note.
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