Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody Be Yoself — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and uplifting message about self-acceptance and individuality.
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Grandma’s Hands — A heartfelt cover that pays tribute to personal history and family bonds, this track showcases Keb' Mo's tender vocal delivery and emotional depth.
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Big Yellow Taxi — Keb' Mo's rendition of this classic brings a fresh perspective to environmental awareness, blending nostalgia with contemporary relevance through his soulful interpretation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Keb' Mo' blends genres effectively while maintaining a rootsy authenticity, though some tracks feel less cohesive.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent backing vocals and harmonies, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The instrumentation varies significantly across tracks, incorporating elements from blues, rock, and soul, which keeps the listener engaged.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed moments
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- playful spirit for gatherings
- gentle resolution after long days
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Keb' Mo' released 'Big Wide Grin' in 2001, he was already established as a significant figure in contemporary blues, following his Grammy-winning album 'Slow Down' in 1998. This album came during a period of artistic exploration for him, where he began to incorporate more diverse influences into his music, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Taj Mahal· Bonnie Raitt· John Hiatt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everybody Be Yoself 5:00
- 2 Love Train 4:29
- 3 Don’t Say No 4:17
- 4 Infinite Eyes 4:57
- 5 Grandma’s Hands 3:30
- 6 Color Him Father 3:36
- 7 Family Affair 3:47
- 8 The Flat Foot Floogie 2:04
- 9 I Am Your Mother Too 4:03
- 10 Big Yellow Taxi 3:45
- 11 Isn’t She Lovely 5:16
- 12 America the Beautiful 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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