Better Late than Never is the culmination of years of musical innovation and passionate dedication by the Orange County based reggae-rock/ska band, OKT. The album opens with the jazzy tones of "Huggy Bear" followed by the striking guitar chords that introduce the more upbeat sounds of "Robbery." The unconventional but, nevertheless, enchanting sounds of the saxophone invoke a traditional Reggae verse sung by Solution's Nick Papageorge. The saxophone quietly fades after the last verse and the sound of the album swerves into the highly energetic tone of "Tangled Wire" and the musical and lyrical swiftness of "Babylon Shuffle."

This juxtaposition of vastly different tones and vocals is most evident after the largely instrumental "Slappa da Bass" which serves as the midpoint of the album and transitions its tone to the more characteristic musical elements of ska. In the second half, OKT provides a sequence of three distinct songs that provide listeners with a phenomenally rare array of musical variation. "Full Circle" is an exposition of delicate harmonies, using the mesmerizing combination of the acoustic guitar and saxophone to showcase soft yet powerful vocals, creating a largely atmospheric sound that beautifully intertwines expressive lyrics evoking a quiet reflection of life's lessons. The song artistically develops into a rhythmic ska tone that culminates in the vocalist's emphatic pronouncement of the last verse of the chorus, leading the music full circle to the richly alluring acoustic sound, the effect of which is hauntingly memorable mood that resembles that of the Eagles' most prominent song.

But, besides the musical exquisiteness of this song, what is truly significant about the album is the band'?s ability to create an auditory experience of expertly moving from that type of musical grace to something exceedingly different. "Miklo's Song," an ode to the loyalty of a puppy, quickly builds a highly energetic and musically aggressive tone that results in a deep roar to introduce the fastest verse of the song and bring it to a vigorous and abrupt end. In a type of musical plot twist, "Almost Time" follows with a pleasantly rhythmic vibe and catchy lyrics accentuated by interspersed notes from the saxophone. The tone of the album, then, reverts back to highly contrasting fast and heavy tones for the last two songs. This surprising transition between and within songs creates uniquely vivid sounds.

Unlike albums that use their songs to establish a particular tone or deliver a singular message, OKT's debut album masterfully showcases the range of musical talent, lyrical structure, and vocal dexterity that distinguishes them from more traditional Reggae/ska bands, often crossing into the heavier sounds of their punk/rock beginnings.