Just Say Jesus
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{{Infobox album
| name = Just Say Jesus
| type = Studio
| artist = 7eventh Time Down
| cover = JustSayJesus.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2013|9|3}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Christian rock, punk rock, post-grunge, alternative metal
| length = {{Duration|m=34|s=16}}
| label = BEC
| producer =
| prev_title = Alive in You
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = God Is on the Move
| next_year = 2015
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Just Say Jesus
| type = studio
| single1 = Just Say Jesus
| single1date = 2013
| single2 = Wait for You
| single2date = 2013
| single3 = Religious and Famous
| single3date = 2014
| single4 = The One I'm Running To
| single4date = 2014
}}
}}
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.
Background
The album was released by BEC Recordings on September 3, 2013.
Critical reception
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = CCM Magazine
| rev1score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/2013/oct/aap0/CCM_October_2013.pdf |title=7eventh Time Down: Just Say Jesus (BEC Recordings) |last=Argyrakis |first=Andy |date=October 1, 2013 |work=CCM Magazine |publisher=Salem Publishing |page=66 |accessdate=October 1, 2013 |issn=1524-7848 |format=PDF}}
| rev2 = CM Addict
| rev2score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |url=http://www.cmaddict.com/reviews_page.php?review_id=94 |title=Review of Just Say Jesus by 7eventh Time Down |last=Wixtrom |first=Kelcey |date=September 3, 2013 |publisher=CM Addict |accessdate=September 21, 2013 }}
| rev3 = Indie Vision Music
| rev4 = Louder Than the Music
| rev4score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=http://louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=3969 |title=Reviews - 7eventh Time Down - Just Say Jesus |last=Davies |first=Jono |date=September 20, 2013 |publisher=Louder Than the Music |accessdate=September 21, 2013 }}
}}
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." Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music remarked that "there is something for everyone here." Kelcey Wixtrom of CM Addict shared a similar sentiment, stating that the release "will appeal to a wide audience." Jonathan Andre of Indie Vision Music called it "an enjoyable and heartfelt album!"
Commercial performance
For 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-09-21/heatseekers|title=Heatseekers Albums : September 21, 2013|author=Billboard.biz|date=September 12, 2013|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=September 21, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-09-21/christian-albums|title=Christian Albums : September 21, 2013|author=Billboard.biz|date=September 12, 2013|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=September 21, 2013}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline =
| total_length = 34:16
| title1 = Wait for You
| writer1 =
| length1 = 2:57
| title2 = The One I'm Running To
| writer2 =
| length2 = 2:57
| title3 = Just Say Jesus
| writer3 =
| length3 = 2:41
| title4 = Good Life
| writer4 =
| length4 = 3:11
| title5 = Hurricanes
| writer5 =
| length5 = 3:33
| title6 = Nothing to Give
| writer6 =
| length6 = 3:57
| title7 = Shadow
| writer7 =
| length7 = 2:38
| title8 = Religious and Famous
| writer8 =
| length8 = 3:19
| title9 = Free Ft. KJ-52
| writer9 =
| length9 = 3:01
| title10 = Renegade
| writer10 =
| length10 = 3:02
}}
Charts
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Chart (2013)
! Peak |
|---|
| {{album chart|BillboardChristian|16|artist=7eventh Time Down|accessdate=September 21, 2013}} |
| {{album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|11|artist=7eventh Time Down|accessdate=September 21, 2013}} |