The Word Album

The Word
Studio album by The Word
Released July 31, 2001
Genre Instrumental rock, Sacred steel, gospel blues, jam rock, blues rock, jazz fusion, Southern rock
Length 44:08
Label Ropeadope Records
Producer Scotty Hard, John Medeski

The debut self-titled 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).

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Track listing

  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

John Medeski, Robert Randolph, North Mississippi Allstars