Well, this is....interesting, to say the least. Eric Church has given us perhaps the most polarizing "country" single of 2013. The reason for the quotations is that this single leans more towards metal or rock than country, even by today's standards.
But unlike the other country-metal single we have experienced lately, Brantley Gilbert's ultra-crappy "Kick It In The Sticks", Church gets his done in a unique fashion.
It starts off with a buildup, featuring haunting-esque guitars along with Eric's toned down vocals. The buildup leads into an explosive, anthemique chorus complete with arena-rock "oh oh oh"s.
Church reels it all in with a confident performance, making this an electrifying record. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's damn sure mine.
Grade: A-
Listen: "The Outsiders"
But unlike the other country-metal single we have experienced lately, Brantley Gilbert's ultra-crappy "Kick It In The Sticks", Church gets his done in a unique fashion.
It starts off with a buildup, featuring haunting-esque guitars along with Eric's toned down vocals. The buildup leads into an explosive, anthemique chorus complete with arena-rock "oh oh oh"s.
Church reels it all in with a confident performance, making this an electrifying record. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's damn sure mine.
Grade: A-
Listen: "The Outsiders"
