Keb Mo's Am I Wrong: Music Analysis

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After reading the textbook, the modules, and listening to the blues, there is definitely a different sound to each artist, time period and type of blues. I enjoyed all the selections for their unique characteristics and respect for the music and its artists, however there were some types that I preferred. Of the blues selections provided in the modules Keb Mo’s blues song “Am I Wrong” was by far my favorite. I believe that I prefered this blues songs over the others was for its upbeat feeling and repetition of rhythm. I also really liked the song of the artist's voice as it felt very original. The lyrics are modern feeling and have meaning, talking about a relationship and cheating, while maintaining some distinct blues features. I did not

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