Review
Eric Church doesn’t just sing songs — he builds worlds. On Soul, the companion piece to his Heart & Soul trilogy, he leans into groove and swagger, blending country grit with a funkier, freer pulse. The album feels like a late-night jam on the edge of town, where the whiskey’s flowing, the amps are humming, and Church is chasing something honest through the smoke. It’s looser, warmer, and more playful than much of his earlier work, but it never loses that edge of conviction that’s always defined him.
Tracks like “Break It Kind of Guy” and “Bad Mother Trucker” kick up dust with effortless cool, while “Where I Wanna Be” and “Jenny” peel back the bravado for flashes of real tenderness. The production — built around live-in-the-room energy from Church’s Nashville crew — gives the record a rawness that fits its spirit perfectly. This isn’t about radio polish; it’s about chemistry and feel.
Soul is Eric Church in full command of his craft, having fun with it, and letting the music breathe. It’s not an album of anthems — it’s an album of moments, and those moments linger long after the last chord fades. - Tanner
