Chief [+Digital Booklet]

Eric Church | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 22, 2011
• Release Date: July 22, 2011
• Label: EMI RECORDS NASHVILLE
• Copyright: (C) 2011 EMI Records Nashville
• Total Length: 39:39
• Genres:
  • Country
• ASIN: B005C0WM4K
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (217 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,097 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect country album! July 26, 2011

By Polar Bear

Format:Audio CD

"Chief" is Eric Church's 3rd studio album and picks up right where he left off with 2009's "Carolina." Church is the master at writing country music that rocks, and his music is the epitome of what every country singer should strive for: great songs, good musicianship, and great lyrics that make you want to sing and dance, have fun, or lament over a broken heart. "Creepin'" is the album's first track and is aptly named. It starts off from a seemingly far away distance and then creeps into a honky-tonk roar. The arrangement and delivery of the song are as unique as it is fun. "Drink In My Hand" can easily become an anthem for any guy looking for a fun night out on the town. "Keep On" features some rock and roll guitar licks that will raise the hairs on the back on your neck. "Homeboy" is the first single from the album and tells the story of someone pleading with his brother to turn away from trouble and get his life back on track. The lyrics are deep and meaningful as well as catchy and melodic. "Springsteen" amazingly captures the sound of the person it's named after without coming off as a rip off of The Boss' sound. What sets Church apart from other country singers is his not only his voice, but his passion and delivery. This man sings with passion and you can FEEL it. If you're a fan of this genre of music and haven't listened to Eric Church then you're missing something! Highly recommended!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Better Than Expected! August 24, 2011

By Austin Dalyai

Format:Audio CD

Eric Church has never been shy about breaking the boundaries of country music. He doesn't mind a few odd eclectic instruments, and a really loud guitar. This release shifts him into a whole new gear. This CD is loud, rocking, and very personal. I dont know what I was expecting with this album, but I was apprehensive in light of the interviews Eric did before it's release. He said he was going to shake things up, and really change the style he and his fans were used to. Well, I cant say he was wrong, but if you know Eric's previous releases, you really shouldn't expect anything less than what you get here. The album is a step above the others, but it's without a doubt, 100% Eric Church.
From the down-tuned but hard rockin' album opener, Creepin', to the limit pushing radio single Homeboy, and everything in between, Eric shows us that he can be a rock-star and a pure, down home Country singer at the same time. Falshes of Kid Rock and Bruce Springsteen, along with influences of Hank Jr. and George Strait. A perfect mix of loud guitars, deep, dark vocals, and bar-room burners. This album will turn off a lot of neo-traditional country fans, but even as a Strait, Jackson, and LeDoux fan, I'm open minded, and that's what it takes to fall in love with this album. The best Eric Church has offered, and one of the best albums of 2011 so far.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheif May 3, 2012

By Militarydaughter

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Most uplifting real feeling album in years. Takes you back to places you once knew and at the same time makes you want to go to new places and stand up for who you are. Eric Church is right down home singning these songs with expierence and feeling.