Eric Church – Mr. Misunderstood (Blue vinyl)

Eric Church – Mr. Misunderstood (2015) is a deeply personal, genre-blurring country album that showcases Church’s storytelling prowess and rebellious spirit. Stripping back the stadium-sized production of his previous work, the album leans into blues, rock, and outlaw country influences, with rawer instrumentation and introspective lyrics. The title track is an anthem for misfits, while Record Year is a clever heartbreak song wrapped in vinyl nostalgia. Tracks like Knives of New Orleans and Mixed Drinks About Feelings bring emotional depth, while Chattanooga Lucy injects soulful energy. Honest, eclectic, and full of character, Mr. Misunderstood is one of Church’s most compelling records.