Ingrid Michaelson Be OK LP

A New York-based indie-pop singer-songwriter, Ingrid Michaelson is known for being an independent artist and never signing to a major record label, despite achieving a large amount of popularity. In 2008, Michaelson released her 3rd album, and 1st Compilation Album, Be OK. It debuted at 35 on the Billboard 200 with 15,000 copies sold in its first week and received positive reviews. The album consists of previously unreleased music, live recordings, and covers and features the single, Be OK.

"... takes its material from live performances, rarities, and several new tracks. Filled with handclaps and breezy guitar chords, the titular 'Be OK' bookends the set list with two different versions - one filled with harmonies, keyboards, and percussion, and the other sticking closer to an acoustic arrangement. Michaelson's voice is strong enough to carry those tracks alone, but her melodies sound strongest when flanked by harmonies, whether they're provided by the singer's own double-tracked voice or contributions from her touring bandmates. 'The Chain,' a longtime live favorite and perhaps the best song... even careens into a three-person round, utilizing the harmony approach better than any Michaelson track since 'The Way I Am.' She leads the pack, advising her ex-lover to 'glide away on soapy heels' while her melodies are echoed by Bess Rogers and Allie Moss. It's a simple song, but its presentation makes all the difference - a telltale sign of a songwriter who knows how to breathe new life into a veteran genre." - Andrew Leahey, allmusic.com