Mr. Misunderstood Songs Ranked
Mr. Misunderstood is the fifth studio album from American country music artist Eric Church. EMI Records Nashville released 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. This album was released to his fan club members, known as The Church Choir, where it is a paid membership, on November 3, 2015, via email, and some select fans and radio-stations got copies of the album on compact disc and vinyl. His music club fans posted snippets of the songs on YouTube, where they were quickly removed for copyright infringement. It came out on Apple Inc.’s iTunes, the subsequent day, where it was distributed exclusively through them. Church performed, “Mr. Misunderstood”, at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards, where the news of the new album became evident. Here are all of Mr. Misunderstood songs ranked.
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10. Knives of New Orleans
“I never thought I’d hear so much Jason Isbell in an Eric Church song, but it looks like EC is paying attention to Americana’s current king (I knew he was an Americana listener when he had Ryan Bingham join him on stage to perform “The Weight). Knives… is about a man on the run from the law in the French Quarter, and the story comes to life through lyrics and a great arrangement. Arguably the best song on the album, with one competitor later on.”
9. Three Year Old
“We all knew about this song because he’s been performing it live, but what a nice tribute to his wife and kids and the wisdom in innocence. Probably the album’s third standout.”
8. Mistress Named Music
“Eric Church is at his best with stripped down arrangements and this is a great example of that. It’s one of the stronger songs on the album, but not a standout.”
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7. Mixed Drinks About Feelings
“One thing Eric Church is known for is giving opportunities to mostly unknown talent like Joanna Cotton and Valerie June and giving them a platform to expand their fanbase. Susan Tedeschi is fantastic in this song, and the lyrics are very moving. Here’s another strong track, but the following song is the first standout on the album.”
6. Holdin’ My Own
“Probably the least impressive song on the album once “Chattanooga Lucy” grows on the listener. I wouldn’t call this a dud but it’s barely up to par.”
5. Chattanooga Lucy
“Imagine what Thomas Rhett and Eric Paslay are trying to do with “Crash and Burn” and “High Class” but well done lyrically and instrumentally–that’s Chattanooga Lucy. I commend Eric Church and Jay Joyce (producer) for doing this experiment correctly after hearing his peers ripping off other genres and sounding awkward and clumsy while doing so. Watch out for the high notes he hits in this song.”
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4. Round Here Buzz
“A well known story done very well when re-imagined by Eric Church and his co-writers. Not a standout but a definite candidate to find a spot on radio and it’d be better than about 99% of what’s there right now.”
3. Kill a Word
“Oh my goodness–this is what Shinedown took a swing at with “Bully” but missed. “Kill a Word” is well-written, catchy, and believable. It is Eric Church’s best lyrical number to date. Wow. I really don’t know what else to say. This is my favorite tune on the album.”
2. Record Year
“Another lyrical highlight with name-dropping that seems legitimate and not a plea for attention. I have a feeling this will find radio time as well, and that’s OK with me.”
1. Mr. Misunderstood
“A good message with very interesting tempo changes. A solid first single, but I hope this is the last time Eric Church tries to prove that he’s different. We get it, buddy. Just be yourself and stop telling us.”