Morgan Evans – Things That We Drink To

By: Brandon Moran

The debut album Morgan Evans will make you fall in love with him completely. Despite being the husband of fellow country star Kelsea Ballerini, Evans really forms his own path with this album. The album opener, “American” is a feel-good track that reminds you of summertime and good times. I’ve caught myself smiling like a dork throughout this album because of all of the emotions it provoked. I used to be a big country listener but had recently took a step back. This album makes me miss country music and want to be more engaged with it. We love a feel-good album as this one.

The album ranges from upbeat bops to slow jams that will have you in your feels. Evans is a breath of fresh air to the country scene. It’s mostly filled with overproduced pop themes or some artists trying too hard to be “classic country”. You can tell that he’s passionate about his music and his art, his whole heart shines through every song.

On the track “Dance with Me,” Evans features his wife Kelsea Ballerini and it’s a sweet song that had me almost in tears. Definitely a great first dance song at a wedding if you’re going for that vibe. The song is nothing like I thought it would be but I still love it for what it is.

If you’re looking for a great country album to listen to while driving, hanging with friends, or even cleaning the house, this is the album for you. I will probably be listening to this album in the future more than once. Things That We Drink To is a collective of just great songs.

Favorite Tracks: American, Dance with Me, Things That We Drink To

Rating: 8/10