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Every Song From Eric Church’s ‘Evangeline vs. The Machine,’ Ranked

Billboard takes a deep dive into the songs on Eric Church's new album 'Evangeline Vs. The Machine.'

Even as he’s signed to one of Nashville’s biggest labels, Eric Church has amassed more than a little experience over the past nearly two decades in pushing back against the typical Music Row way of doing things, and thus, bursting the confines of how and when artists are expected to create and release albums, approach touring and build a fanbase. And more recently, he’s displayed his artistic freedom onstage at freewheeling residencies and/or shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as at own Chief’s bar in downtown Nashville, and during festivals such as CMA Fest and Stagecoach. Twangy, bluesy guitar intros this song, an obstinate rebuff to the wiles and temptations of music industry cons attempting to woo musicians into trading in their artistic vision and integrity for promises of riches and fame.

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