Country music is alive and well in the hands of Matthew Houck. As Phosphorescent, Houck has been writing inspired folk and country songs for 7 years. But after stretching his legs on last year's Willie Nelson covers album To Willie, Houck's music has now suddenly evolved into something even greater. Despite the easygoing nature of Phosphorescent's new record and it's accompanying title, Here's To Taking It Easy is a true reckoning force spilling over with talent and a casually charming electricity. Only 9 songs long, the album is deceptively short and straightforward, but therein lies its greatest strength as every song here is a timelessly constructed classic devoid of anything resembling filler. Remember that thing called an album? This is it. Phosphorescent - "The Mermaid Parade" (from Here's To Taking It Easy)
Phosphorescent - "It's Hard To Be Humble (When You're From Alabama)" (from Here's To Taking It Easy)
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