What makes 662 by Christone "Kingfish" Ingram notable?

662 received critical acclaim, reinforcing Ingram's status as a rising star in the blues genre. The album not only debuted at number one on the Billboard Blues Albums chart but also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Released in 2021, 662 is Christone Ingram's sophomore album, following his acclaimed debut, Kingfish. At this point in his career, Ingram was establishing himself as a prominent voice in contemporary blues, building on the momentum from his Grammy-nominated debut and showcasing his growth as a songwriter and musician.

How many songs are on 662?

662 has 14 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

662

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram · 2021

53 min · 14 tracks · blues

Blues-infused rock intertwines with soulful vocals, creating an electrifying soundscape that reflects both tradition and modernity.

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Top tracks — play these first

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She Calls Me Kingfish — This track features a catchy hook and showcases Ingram's storytelling ability, reflecting on identity and personal experiences with charm and humor.
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Long Distance Woman — Combining traditional blues elements with modern production, this song highlights Ingram's powerful guitar work and emotive vocal delivery.
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Not Gonna Lie — The raw honesty in the lyrics captures the complexities of relationships, making it a relatable anthem for listeners navigating love and heartache.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and performance, blending traditional blues with modern elements effectively.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between the vocals and instruments, enhancing the traditional blues feel.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 662 3:17
2 She Calls Me Kingfish 3:12
3 Long Distance Woman 3:28
4 Another Life Goes By 4:20
5 Not Gonna Lie 3:01
6 Too Young to Remember 3:52
7 You’re Already Gone 3:26
8 My Bad 3:36
9 That’s All It Takes 4:45
10 I Got to See You 3:38
11 Your Time Is Gonna Come 5:13
12 That’s What You Do 3:23
13 Something in the Dirt 3:34
14 Rock & Roll 4:40

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