Keb' Mo' - Suitcase

On 2006's Suitcase, Keb' Mo's third studio outing in less than three years, the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter/guitarist (aka Kevin Moore) presents another set of soulful, accessible blues. The album begins with the light, lilting "Your Love," and continues in a relaxed and generally romantic mood with songs such as the gentle "Still There For Me," the lovelorn "Rita" and the whimsical "I See Love," creating a breezy mood that stands in notable contrast to his '04 protest record, Peace...Back By Popular Demand. Given Mo's deep, easy-going vocals and straightforward, nimble guitar playing, this record has a charm that will appeal to both curious newcomers and longtime fans.