Ashley Ayers Foust/Review
Evangeline v/s The Machine - My Thoughts~Eric Church's Best Album Yet ๐ค
โข I'm just going to say it, this is Eric Church's best album yet. Maybe it's because we came up around the same time. Maybe it's because we share the same outlook on life. Or maybe he's just that brilliant. Plain and simple, Eric Church is a master at what he does. I think it was Cole Swindell who said, "He's so brilliant that sometimes I don't even catch all the brilliance just listening to the song." Same for me. I've listened to
"Monsters" countless times. I could sing every word in my sleep. But the day I really listened to it, I had to stop....because I realized how much I had missed. That was the moment I knew: I need to annotate everything he writes. His music isn't just meant to be heard; it's meant to be unpacked. Every song on Evangeline v/s The Machine carries a message.
It's packed with emotion, truth, and raw honesty. If you're not paying attention, you'll miss the wisdom in the details. This album doesn't just play, it speaks. And some days, the lyrics don't hit until you need them most. That's the mark of a timeless artist. What really sets this album apart is its blend of nostalgia and swagger. The instrumentation feels like a nod to his roots while still pushing into something bold and new.
It's confident, it's gritty, it's vulnerable, and it proves that EC isn't just keeping up. He's leading. ๐
Evangeline v/s The Machine confirms what many of us already knew: Eric Church is one of a kind. A forever legend. And if others aren't sure, make no mistake~
He is the storm. ๐ฉ๏ธ๐๐ค