Top tracks — play these first
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Oklahoma — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, addressing themes of home and belonging while merging traditional blues elements with modern sensibilities.
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Put a Woman in Charge — This song stands out for its empowering message, blending humor with social commentary on gender roles in relationships.
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This Is My Home — A poignant reflection on identity and place, this track highlights Keb' Mo's storytelling prowess and connection to his roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and craftsmanship but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The title track 'Oklahoma' employs a slower tempo and reflective lyrics that contrast with the more upbeat songs that precede it.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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 mid-tempo flow throughout
- themes of home and love
- rich storytelling in each track
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer quick, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, Oklahoma is Keb' Mo's twelfth studio album and marks his continued evolution as a contemporary blues artist. Following the Grammy-winning Taj Mahal collaboration on TajMo in 2017, this album showcases his ability to blend traditional blues with modern themes and influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Taj Mahal· Bonnie Raitt· John Hiatt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Remember You 4:56
- 2 Oklahoma 4:53
- 3 Put a Woman in Charge 4:06
- 4 This Is My Home 4:54
- 5 Don’t Throw It Away 2:58
- 6 The Way I 3:23
- 7 Ridin’ on a Train 3:00
- 8 I Should’ve 3:55
- 9 Cold Outside 4:59
- 10 Beautiful Music 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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