Back in 2022, I reviewed Dylan Scott’s second album, Livin’ My Best Life, and concluded: “File under easy listening for modern times. Livin’ My Best Life is an example of how to get into country’s premier league.”
Fast forward three years and he’s back with Easy Does It — a collection of five tracks from previous EPs and six brand-new ones. And it underlines exactly what Dylan Scott does best.
Basically, he sings perfect modern country songs.
Take “What He’ll Never Have” for example — it imagines a world where Scott dies and the love of his life moves on. The new man might be everything, but he’ll never love her quite the same. It’s a classic tale of romantic longing, wrapped in glossy country packaging.
Matters of the heart are the thread running through the album. “I Hate Whiskey” tackles heartbreak head-on, a vibe that continues into the title track. There’s small-town nostalgia in the emotionally charged “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us,” while “Twice” leans more into pop territory, laced with a sweetness and innocence that defines much of Scott’s appeal.
And yes, given everything above, you probably already know what “Country Till I Die” sounds like — but that doesn’t make it any less fun. The spirit in the solo alone makes the track worth the ride.
“Back 40” is so idyllic it could be used by the Louisiana Tourist Board — and that’s exactly why this kind of music works. It sells a dream, and does it well.
“Smoke Follows Beauty” carries a subtle blues tinge, but at heart it’s another warm, pleasant love song.
“You’d Think I Was A Cowboy” feels built for a movie soundtrack — though the subject of the song won’t be tamed so easily. Meanwhile, “Till I Can’t I Will” is tailor-made for a first dance at a country wedding.
Currently, Dylan Scott is the fourth most-played artist on Country radio this year, trailing only Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, and Jelly Roll. Fittingly, Wallen co-writes the closing track, “I Owe You One,” where Scott delivers the line: “I’m just one of the boys and that’s all I am.”
He might not have forgotten his roots — but he’s clearly primed for the top. Easy Does It makes it sound easy.
Rating: 7.5/10
