Leave it to Keb' Mo' to record a feel-good album during a pandemic. God bless him for that - these days, I'll take ebullience and optimism wherever I can get it. But I'll be honest, I didn't care much for this album initially and usually bailed by track 7, an uninspired cover of Lean On Me. But I stuck with it over the past few months and now enjoy parts of it. Metacritic has it ranked at a 67 and that's about right. I would like more blues and less country, but that's just not where Keb' is these days. So while this isn't the best album he's put out, there's some quality tunes to be found, nonetheless.
Album chart peaks:
- US Billboard 200: Did not chart
- Billboard Top Album Sales: #55
- Billboard Top Current Album Sales: #31
- Billboard Heatseekers Albums: #11
Tracks: The album certainly starts strong with the first three tracks: Good To Be (Home Again), So Easy, and Sunny And Warm. Also good are Marvelous To Me, All Dressed Up (the bluesiest track on the album), The second tier of tunes includes Like Love and '62 Chevy.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None, but should Keb' ever make his way to San Antonio, I'll be at his show. Hell, I might even drive up to Austin.
Previously revisited for the blog:
Moonlight, Mistletoe & You (2019)
Live: That Hot Pink Blues Album (2016)
Live And Mo' (2009)
Suitcase (2006)
Peace...Back by Popular Demand (2004)
Keep It Simple (2004)
Just Like You (1996)
Keb' Mo' (1994)
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