“Am I Okay?” is Megan Moroney’s sophomore album. The album released on July 12 just one year after Moroney’s debut album “Lucky.” It contains 14 tracks that range from fun upbeat songs to melancholy and softer melodies.
Sofia: 10/10
The first track starts off with upbeat guitar strumming. This track combines emotional lyrics with a positive melody. The song is about her finding a healthy relationship that is different from the ones in the past. The song title represents the main feeling of the song with her questioning why she finally feels ‘okay’ about a relationship. I enjoyed this song, and the combination of lyrics and the music.
“I don’t feel like a sad song soundtrack / The old me doesn’t know how to feel about that”
Track 2: “Third Time’s the Charm”
Isabel: 9/10
This second track slows down a bit more than the first, bringing out the “emo cowgirl” side of Moroney. The song depicts the story of a struggling relationship in which the lyrics beautifully describe feelings of hope. My favorite part of this song is the steel guitar throughout the track that gives a true country, melancholy vibe.
“But I don’t wanna know a world / Where you’re not mine, and I’m not your girl”
Sofia: 10/10
“No Caller ID” is one of the sadder songs on Moroney’s album. The melody use country components and a slower melody to paint a picture in the listener’s mind of an emotional journey. Moroney’s vocals enhance the feelings and emotions in this song, making it one of the more melancholy songs on the album.
“Here you come again, and there you go / No coincidence, you always know”
Isabel: 8/10
This is one of my personal favorites from Megan’s sophomore album. The concept of the song is super clever, and the upbeat vibe of this song is similar to that of her previous album, “Lucky,” which was released in 2023. What I love about this song is how it showcases Moroney’s ability to spin sad feelings of heartbreak into a cheerful melody.
“Another town or state won’t cut it / He’ll find a way to come around again”
Sofia: 10/10
“28th of June” is another one of the more heartbreaking songs on the album. Moroney sings about a previous relationship she was in. The piano melody with her soft country vocals make this song even more emotional. In the song, she describes how the “28th of June,” the anniversary date of a previous relationship, has become another regular day after the end of a relationship. I love the depth in the lyrics, and the emotion behind this song is definitely heartbreaking but one of my favorites.
“Just ’cause something’s good don’t mean it lasts / By fall, we fell apart, and just like that / Time kept tickin’, and you moved on”
Isabel: 8/10
The sixth track on the album, “Indifferent,” took TikTok by storm. This song is definitely less of a typical country vibe with a drum and electric guitar filled chorus, but it is probably one of the catchiest songs on the album. Through Moroney’s amazing lyrics and writing talents, this song perfectly describes the feeling of disregard and what that stage of heartbreak can feel like.
“I would cry one, two, three, too many times, just wasting my prime”
Sofia: 8/10
This track is one of the more positive songs on the album. It starts with upbeat guitar strumming and Moroney singing about a high school relationship. The song describes a sweet relationship she had growing up and how she’s always reminded of the moments she had in the past. I love the melody in this song, especially when listening to the album in chronological order. It brings back a playful vibe after the more gloomy songs that precede this one.
“Call it right, call it wrong / Bet you didn’t think you’d end up in a song”
Isabel: 7/10
The guitar in this song – especially the introduction, is one of my favorite instrumentals on the album. I felt like there wasn’t too much variation in this song. It’s super catchy and again encapsulates Moroney’s “sad cowgirl” vibe. The note change in the last repetition of the chorus is another aspect of the song that I love. Moroney tends to do this in many songs.
“But I want runner-up roses, want the sash for second place”
Sofia: 8/10
This song starts off with a slower melody, and Moroney sings with soft vocals throughout the song. This song is similar to the track “Tennessee Orange,” which was released on her debut album “Lucky.” This song contrasts the lyrics of ‘Tennessee Orange,” and it has more melancholy and heartbreaking lyrics throughout the song.
“I was afraid of what you’d say to do / Guess I wasn’t ready yet to hear the hard truth”
Isabel: 7/10
This track is not my favorite as it feels a little wordy. However, the story of the lyrics is something I think many women can relate to, which makes it more enjoyable. I noticed that even though it’s a slower song, Moroney’s voice along with the instrumentals build up throughout the song, which was very sweet.
“You ask for one more chance / That’s all it’ll take / And I’ll be in for another heartbreak”
Sofia: 7/10
‘The Girls” is more upbeat and has a sweet melody. Moroney sings about having friends that stick with you through the hardships. I like the playful and fun beats Moroney uses throughout the song. Her country vocals definitely make this song pop, and it’s one of my favorite’s to listen to with my friends.
“When you need a friend, no, they don’t think twice / They let you go on for the ten-thousandth time”
Isabel: 9/10
Track 12 is truly a special one, as it is about Moroney’s uncle who passed away on 9/11. In an Apple Music interview, Moroney said, “I thought about my aunt when I was writing that song. It’s definitely a heart wrenching song, and I hope that it helps.” The deep meaning, slow drums and steel guitar make this song so beautiful – I added it to my playlist immediately.
“I would have said so much more if I only knew / That you’d be in Heaven by noon”
Sofia: 7/10
This track is very bittersweet. Moroney sings about the experience of saying goodbye to someone. It’s a lot slower and brings more of a peaceful goodbye feeling instead of a very sad one. The song is similar to the other soft and bittersweet songs Moroney has on the album, like “Mama I Lied” and “28th of June.”
I hope you’re happy as can be / I hope it don’t get back to me
Isabel: 6.5/10
The final track of the album is a short two minute ballad expressing the struggles of performing in the midst of heartbreak. This song definitely sounds like a slowed down country version of ‘I Can Do it With a Broken Heart’ by Taylor Swift as they portray similar messages. I think this was a great way to end the album as it captures and closes out the heartbroken but country feelings throughout the album.
“Keep it together, I can keep it together / For the room full of people here who love me better”
In all, Moroney hit it out of the park with her second album. It was well-rounded, captured fans with her storytelling and was an amazing collection of modern country music.
