"You don’t need to be a fan of country music to fall in love with Hence Phillips’ sound. While Hence sketches landscapes and experiences which transcend his genre, that classic country backdrop bleeds nothing but the finest moods, ready to transform your mindset and clear up your inner storms with impeccable atmospheres, comfort-laced lyrics and an overall feeling of calmness."
"There are a lot of things that make this record exceptional listen to, which certainly includes the ace-musicianship he’s enlisted to support him…but at the end of the day, I feel like Hence’s voice is what genuinely makes his material stand out as much as it does."
"There’s something timeless about a record that values honesty over flash. No gimmicks. No overproduction. Just real stories told through well-crafted songs. That’s exactly where Hence Phillips plants his flag with Heaven or Nashville, an album that leans into authenticity and lets its roots-driven sound speak for itself."