Desperate Man
by Eric Church
  • Record Label: EMI
  • Release Date: Oct 5, 2018
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. NodakChris
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    His best album yet. I can listen to it over and over. The mainstream radio listeners won't love it, but EC and I don't give a rip!
  2. klahnm
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Desperate Man offers yet another strong album in which Eric Church remains true to himself and his own brand of country music. The signature song of the album, in my opinion, is Drowning Man. It’s a ballad of a man, troubled by the world around him, who attempts to escape it, if only for one night. As we’ve come to expect, Eric delivers thought provoking songs, as well as songs that tellDesperate Man offers yet another strong album in which Eric Church remains true to himself and his own brand of country music. The signature song of the album, in my opinion, is Drowning Man. It’s a ballad of a man, troubled by the world around him, who attempts to escape it, if only for one night. As we’ve come to expect, Eric delivers thought provoking songs, as well as songs that tell the story of his past. “The Snake” offers a metaphorical view about dealing with sin, while “Monsters” talks about handling fear as an adult. “Some of It” shows how lessons can be learned the hard way, and “Solid” is an uplifting song about having a strong foundation. “Hippie Radio” offers us a view into the childhood of Eric Church, giving an example of the songs he grew up listening to, which shaped him into the artist he is today. Each song offers a unique sound that we have not heard before. The Chief’s music continues to evolve, but he remains true to a genuine brand of country music that focuses on the emotion of the listener, rather than the profits of the artist. Another well done album by the Chief!… Expand
  3. bishop535
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It’s so blatantly obvious that Eric has finally found himself comfortable in his own skin. He’s a songwriter that has a passionate connection with his fans. And when I say passionate, I mean it. “Drowning man” puts the blue collar man first, “monsters” demonstrates something we’ve all been through. He is an absolute master of turning a subtle concept into a song and we salute the chief forIt’s so blatantly obvious that Eric has finally found himself comfortable in his own skin. He’s a songwriter that has a passionate connection with his fans. And when I say passionate, I mean it. “Drowning man” puts the blue collar man first, “monsters” demonstrates something we’ve all been through. He is an absolute master of turning a subtle concept into a song and we salute the chief for doing what he does!!!!!… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Oct 17, 2018
    80
    This Church is worth a visit. [Nov 2018, p.85]
  2. Pitchfork
    Oct 15, 2018
    76
    This album seems smaller than every record he’s made since 2011’s Chief. That modesty is the key to its very appeal: This is an album designed not for the moment but the long haul.
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  3. Variety
    Oct 9, 2018
    80
    It’s throwback-y in spades, but bears such a personal stamp in a world of cookie-cutter male competitors, that it still feels like Church is moving country forward.
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