Just Say Jesus is the second studio album by the Christian rock band 7eventh Time Down, released on September 3, 2013, by BEC Recordings. The album achieved chart success and received positive critical reception.
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| Released | September 3, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, punk rock, post-grunge, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 34:16 | |||
| Label | BEC | |||
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| Singles from Just Say Jesus | ||||
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Background
editThe album was released by BEC Recordings on September 3, 2013.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [1] |
| CM Addict |  [2] |
| Indie Vision Music | [3] |
| Louder Than the Music | [4] |
Just Say Jesus received generally positive reviews from music critics. Andy Argyrakis of CCM Magazine commented that the album has "a lot to devour musically," and noted that the band "brings an immediate lyrical authenticity."[1] Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music remarked that "there is something for everyone here."[4] Kelcey Wixtrom of CM Addict shared a similar sentiment, stating that the release "will appeal to a wide audience."[2] Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music called it "an enjoyable and heartfelt album!"[3]
Commercial performance
editFor the Billboard charting week of September 21, 2013, Just Say Jesus was the No. 11 most sold album on the U.S. Top Heatseekers chart and the No. 16 Top Christian Album.[5][6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Wait for You" | 2:57 |
| 2. | "The One I'm Running To" | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Just Say Jesus" | 2:41 |
| 4. | "Good Life" | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Hurricanes" | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Nothing to Give" | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Shadow" | 2:38 |
| 8. | "Religious and Famous" | 3:19 |
| 9. | "Free Ft. KJ-52" | 3:01 |
| 10. | "Renegade" | 3:02 |
| Total length: | 34:16 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 16 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
References
edit- ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (October 1, 2013). "7eventh Time Down: Just Say Jesus (BEC Recordings)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing. p. 66. ISSN 1524-7848. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^ a b Wixtrom, Kelcey (September 3, 2013). "Review of Just Say Jesus by 7eventh Time Down". CM Addict. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ a b Andre, Jonathan (October 7, 2013). "7eventh Time Down – Just Say Jesus | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Davies, Jono (September 20, 2013). "Reviews - 7eventh Time Down - Just Say Jesus". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ Billboard.biz (September 12, 2013). "Heatseekers Albums : September 21, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ Billboard.biz (September 12, 2013). "Christian Albums : September 21, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ "7eventh Time Down Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ "7eventh Time Down Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2013.