Track Listing:

1. Two Cups of Coffee
2. Special Company
3. Unfair
4. Masterpiece
5. My Kind
6. Tidal Wave
7. Lift Me Up
8. Grey Skies
9. Stay Awake
10. Hey Katie
11. Lay Line
12. Still Gonna Try
13. Justice
14. Fallin in Love with You

Album Review:

Josh Kelley's Special Company is an eclectic mix of blues, soul, funk, and neo-southern rock inspired compositions. Kelley has seized this opportunity to tout his considerable cache as a song-writer and musician.

Kelley's impressive versatility as a vocalist is highlighted by this album's stylistic transitions. Though shifts like jumping from the pop-rock "My Kind" to the soulful "Tidal Wave" is a bit jarring at first, and you may find yourself checking to see if your MP3 player is on shuffle, the ride is rewarding.

There's not a bad song on this album. Beginning to end, the music remains enjoyable throughout. Kelley is not just talented, but he is also able to convey emotion and feeling through his music in a way that never seems disingenuous. The vibe of the songs is such that you are pulled into his word for a short time. And it's not a bad place to be.  

Type 3 Rating:

 
| 02.11.2008 | Review by J. Pierson |