Just Say the Word

Josh Kelley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: DKE RECORDS/ADA
• ASIN: B000GYI94E
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,879 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Opposite Of Me

2. Pop Game

3. Just Say The Word

4. Cain And Able

5. Lady Of Mine

6. How The Story Goes

7. Beautiful Goodbye

8. You Are A Part Of Everything

9. Fools Like Me

10. Mississippi River Girl

11. Bound To Keep Movin

12. Just Say The Word (Encore)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Voice Worth Listening To, November 6, 2006

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Thomas D. Ryan "American Hit Network" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Say the Word (Audio CD)

In the wake of John Mayer, there seems to be a sudden increase in young and talented singer/songwriters. If you ask me, there ain't nothing wrong with that. I've spent years bitching and moaning about how the art of songwriting has vanished from the pop charts, so I'm thrilled to see a new wave of Young Turks stepping up to the plate for a chance to bang one over the wall. Most of the male singer/songwriters I've reviewed this year have the chops but are lacking in vitality, or broad-based commercial appeal. They swing for the fences and miss, but I think that Kelley connected. In actuality, Josh Kelley has been around just about as long as Mayer, but he's been flying below the radar, hoping that things would eventually pick up. "Just Say the Word" is the record that should do the trick for him.
Kelley writes, produces, and plays most of the instruments on "Just Say the Word," but the album breathes comfortably, suffering none of the claustrophobic connotations that often comes from working alone. "Pop Game" is a wry observation of our pop culture, noting how every one of us is partially responsible for its impetus, shaking our heads at its insipid nature while simultaneously wishing we were part of it. It's the first single from the album, and ought to be a hit, but if it misses, the album's title track could do the trick just as easily. There's a generous handful of commercial possibilities here, but "Just Say the Word" is that rare album where you feel compelled to listen beyond the hits. The best songs are those that aren't aimed squarely at a marketable niche. "Cain and Able" (sic) is an acoustic beauty that retells the Old Testament story with an insightful spin, while "How the Story Goes" has a soulful lope and falsetto-tinged vocal that suggests seventies icons Curtis Mayfield or Donny Hathaway. "Beautiful Goodbye" is another keeper that subtly highlights Kelley's production skills and intelligent choice of instrumentation. Since the mid-seventies, singer/songwriters have been a mainstay of popular culture. From Jackson Browne to Marc Cohen to Jeff Buckley, they relied on tried and true techniques while providing a unique perspective. If you're looking for something new, with an appeal that is both familiar and virtually instantaneous, pick this up. B+ Tom Ryan

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Liquid voice with true talent., May 18, 2007

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Dawn Marakby (Doha, Qatar) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Say the Word (Audio CD)

Josh Kelly is one of those singers that makes you sit back and smile. I'm sure he sings in the shower, while stuck in traffic, and while making a PBJ. It just seems to pour out of him. His music is lovely to listen to and each song offers a different kind of melody and flavor, allowing the listener to enjoy the entire album, rather than just a few tracks. "Just Say the Word" and "Almost Honest" are my two favorite JK albums. If you love a good melody and a great voice, you are sure to love Josh Kelley.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just saying the word, December 18, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Just Say the Word (Audio CD)

All of Joshes cds are a must have. JUST SAY THE WORD is a little more mature cd then his others (FOR THE RIDE HOME & ALMOST HONEST). It is amazing to see how much his talent has grown since his first cd. JUST SAY THE WORD is a great cd for kids and adults & of course a good cd for the car ride!!