Just Say Jesus

Just Say Jesus
Studio album by 7eventh Time Down
Released September 3, 2013
Genre Christian rock, punk rock, post-grunge, alternative metal
Length 34:16
Label BEC
7eventh Time Down chronology

Alive in You
(2011)		 Just Say Jesus
(2013)
Singles from Unbreakable
  1. "Just Say Jesus"
    Released: 2013
  2. "Wait for You"
    Released: 2013
  3. "Religious and Famous"
    Released: 2014

Just Say Jesus was the second studio album from Christian alternative metal/post-grunge/punk/rock band 7eventh Time Down, and the album was released on September 3, 2013 by BEC Recordings. This album has seen commercial charting successes, as well as, it has garnered positive critical attention from music critics.

Background

The album was released by BEC Recordings on September 3, 2013.

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
CCM Magazine [1]
CM Addict [2]
Indie Vision Music [3]
Louder Than the Music [4]

Just Say Jesus garnered generally positive reception from music critics to critique the album. Andy Argyrakis of CCM Magazine said that the album has "a lot to devour musically," and that the band "brings an immediate lyrical authencity."[1] At Louder Than the Music, Jono Davies told that "there is something for everyone here."[4] Kelcey Wixtrom of CM Addict noted the same sentiment, which Wixtrom stated that the release "will appeal to a wide audience."[2] At Indie Vision Music, Jonathan Andre called it "an enjoyable and heartfelt album!"[3]

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charing week of September 21, 2013, Just Say Jesus was the No. 11 most sold album in the breaking and entry chart of the United States by the Top Heatseekers and it was the No. 16 Top Christian Album as well.[5][6]

Track listing

Tracklist
No. Title Length
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"   3:01
10. "Renegade"   3:02
Total length:
 34:16

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[7] 16
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 11

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wixtrom, Kelcey (September 3, 2013). "Review of Just Say Jesus by 7eventh Time Down". CM Addict. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Andre, Jonathan (October 7, 2013). "7eventh Time Down – Just Say Jesus | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Davies, Jono (September 20, 2013). "Reviews - 7eventh Time Down - Just Say Jesus". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  5. ↑ Billboard.biz (September 12, 2013). "Heatseekers Albums : September 21, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  6. ↑ Billboard.biz (September 12, 2013). "Christian Albums : September 21, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  7. ↑ "7eventh Time Down Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Christian Albums for 7eventh Time Down. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  8. ↑ "7eventh Time Down Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for 7eventh Time Down. Retrieved September 21, 2013.