The Word is the debut album by an instrumental jam band supergroup The Word. The musicians: Robert Randolph (pedal steel guitar), John Medeski (keyboards), and the three members of North Mississippi Allstars - Luther Dickinson (electric guitar), Cody Dickinson (drums, washboard), and Chris Chew (bass guitar).

The Word
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 31, 2001
GenreInstrumental rock, Sacred steel, gospel blues, jam rock, blues rock, jazz fusion, Southern rock
Length44:08
LabelRopeadope Records
ProducerScotty Hard, John Medeski
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Track listing

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  1. "Joyful Sounds" – 3:45
  2. "Call Him by His Name" – 4:11
  3. "Blood on that Rock" – 3:22
  4. "Without God" – 6:51
  5. "Waiting on My Wings" – 8:19
  6. "At the Cross" – 2:40
  7. "I'll Fly Away" – 7:19
  8. "I Shall Not Be Moved" – 2:37
  9. "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning" – 2:02
  10. "Untitled" – 6:08
  11. "Joyful Sounds Reprise" - 0:49 (This track is hidden, or unlisted, on the original CD release.)

Contributing Artists

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John Medeski, Robert Randolph, North Mississippi Allstars