The sound on Untold Truths is roots-rock with elements of country. 'I grew up with Motown because I was born in Compton California, but every time I do a song it sounds like something in Oklahoma'Costner says.
His style of music has been compared to John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and even Bruce Springsteen, Kevin Costner contributes to the song-writing on five of the tracks on the album.