Gumbo

Editors’ Notes On his fourth outing, PJ Morton—having spent recent years gilding the keys in powerhouse pop outfit Maroon 5—goes back to his roots with a full-on New Orleans party. Here he melds tender, introspective songwriting with a healthy dose of groove, and darker, reflective moments (“Religion”) with searing funky horns (“Sticking to My Guns”) and heart-meltingly beautiful vocal harmonies (“Alright”).