High on Tulsa Heat - John Moreland

Stripped-down arrangements rooted in gritty rock and roll punctuate and cushion Moreland's compositions. Tracks including Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars, Heart's Too Heavy, and Cleveland County Blues set the tone, trafficking in relentless honesty and folk. Buoyant lament Sad Baptist Rain tackles internal conflict. If Sad Baptist Rain is about self-acceptance, White Flag warns of self-destruction. American Flags in Black and White, grapples with nostalgia, and while Moreland initially seems to condemn it, he ends up acknowledging it's comfort, framing the past as everyone's guilty pleasure. The album also includes the first recording of live show staple Cherokee. Based on a vivid dream, the song explores longing, shame, forgiveness, and love.

1. Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars
2. Heart's Too Heavy
3. Cleveland County Blues
4. White Flag
5. Sad Baptist Rain
6. Cherokee
7. Losing Sleep Tonight
8. American Flags in Black & White
9. You Don't Care for Me Enough to Cry
10. High on Tulsa Heat