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CHRISTIANITYTODAY.COM - 5 STARS & #5 Album of 2007!
Long before John Mayer’s on-again-off-again relationship with Jessica Simpson was tabloid fodder in US Weekly, Mayer recorded an album called Room For Squares that I couldn’t take out of my CD player for the better part of two years. And naturally, after someone as buzz-worthy as Mayer hit the scene, a slew of copycat acts followed and the term “thinking man’s pop” was tossed around as carelessly as confetti at a birthday party. Diehard fans would elicit an impatient groan every time a new artist was compared to Mayer.
And then I heard Jeff Caylor’s album Okay.
Like Mayer’s work, the Colorado Springs native has a knack for witty wordplay, warmly complemented by unfussy, jangly acoustic pop.
But unlike Mayer’s aw-shucks commentary typically dedicated to relationships gone wrong, Caylor digs deeper with thoughts on life, love, and the state of humanity. And if that sounds a shade too serious for your pop music tastes, rest assured his thoughtful, faith-based insights are very accessible and never too heavy-handed. MORE –>
CMCENTRAL.COM
There are a few artists out there doing well-crafted understated folk-pop, but not all of them can boast the eclectic intelligence of Okay, the oddly titled but well-rounded debut from Colorado indie artist Jeff Caylor. He’s got an ear for distinctive instrumentation and the power of the well-turned phrase, as well as an intelligent subtlety that greatly enhances the eleven tracks of Okay.
The percolating organic rhythms of opener “Almost Flew” grab your attention immediately, especially effective as support for his softly graveled vocals. Caylor’s attention to diverse rhythms has much to do with the beauty and warm ambience of the debut. It’s the clever folksy lyrics that lure you into the bouncy “The Ballad of Jon Turner,” a wry commentary on the “currency of the moment.” Caylor weaves his insightful spirituality through his songs seamlessly and appealingly. MORE –>
CCM MAGAZINE / CHRISTIAN MUSIC PLANET
New artist Jeff Caylor leaps onto the scene with his independent release, Okay. Stylistically, the album dips its toe into several genre pools to complement the subject matter of Caylor’s thoughtful, contemporary lyrics. Each genre, however is closely related to the next, effectively creating a common thread throughout.
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ANDERSON UNIVERSITY / ANDERSON.EDU
Honesty is the foundation of the album, seeking to be okay in the midst of pain. “We live with such low expectations for our day to day lives. Then something miraculous happens, God shows up and interacts with us on a personal level,” Caylor said.
While the message is about finding some sort of normalcy or status-quo, Jeff Caylor’s first album has far surpassed its name. His musical talent is only surpassed by his raw honesty.
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AMIESTREET.COM
Influenced by Elton John, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and Gavin Degraw, Caylor has come into his own on Okay ($10.16) performing catchy acoustic pop. Many Amie Street fans have been touched by his music- just check out some of these recs! MORE –>
COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE
Jeff Caylor calls his music “acoustic soul,” which is a nice handle to describe the range he covers. The Colorado Springs musician recently released his debut album, “Okay,” and it showcases a talent local music fans will want to get to know better.
He is a folkie who, unlike many of his brethren, embraces rhythmic complexity. It’s clear from the first track, “Almost Flew,” with the sweet groove of the acoustic guitar, bass, hand drums and maracas forming a rich backdrop for his vocals.
Those vocals are another thing that sets Caylor apart. He sometimes possesses the pleasing pop gravel of a Sting, and other times turns on the folkie-funk of a Jack Johnson.
And he gives voice to some nice snatches of lyrics — “this moment’s your currency to spend” or “pain is a megaphone.” MORE –>
MUSICLOVR.COM
We highly recommend Jeff Caylor and his album “Okay”. Jeff Caylor describes his sound as Acoustic Soul, which is fitting in our opinion. “Okay” is a subtle, yet passion-filled album and is an enjoyable listen from start to finish. In this era of overly produced, gimmicky “pop” albums, Okay is a nice departure.MORE –>
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