Georgia Clay Explained

Georgia Clay
Type:studio
Artist:Josh Kelley
Cover:georgiaclay.jpg
Genre:Country
Label:MCA Nashville
Producer:Clint Lagerberg
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Georgia Clay is the seventh studio album by American singer Josh Kelley. It is his first country music album, and it was released via MCA Nashville on March 22, 2011.

Content

Georgia Clay is Kelley's first release to the country music format.[1] Kelley co-wrote the title track with his brother, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, and album producer Clint Lagerberg.

Critical reception

Karlie Justus of Engine 145 rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that it was "surprisingly satisfactory" but criticizing the production choices on some songs. It also received three-and-a-half stars from Country Weekly reviewer Jessica Phillips, who criticized the title track for being "too familiar to be gripping", but said of the rest of the album, "Overall, Josh's sound boasts enough twang to keep it country and enough soulful passion to keep things interesting." Giving it two-and-a-half stars, Andrew Leahey of Allmusic wrote that Kelley "doesn’t sound entirely convincing as a Nashville star." He also thought that Kelley's voice sounded "forced" and that the lyrics lacked hooks.

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2011)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 20092
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums16

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh Kelley biography. Fuoco. Christina. Allmusic. 25 March 2011.