Chris Eckman - The Land We Knew the Best (2025)
Critics have lauded The Land We Knew the Best for its immersive storytelling and evocative soundscapes. Uncut magazine awarded the album a 9/10, describing it as "some of the best music of his life...a remarkable album." Americana UK praised Eckman as "one of America’s finest songwriters," noting the album's "emotional depths with an opalescent beauty." The record is characterized by its dark ambiance, distorted crescendos, and deep-voiced storytelling, creating a rough-hewn yet undeniable beauty.
Genre: Alt Country
Country: US
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 58th / 75
Highlight: Last Train Home
Made me think of:
Mark Lanegan
Bill Callahan
Damien Jurado
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