Anything Worth Saying

• Artist: Aaron Shust
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• Release Date: August 23, 2005
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

If the Wallflowers' Jakob Dylan ever started leading church worship services, it may very well sound like this. Aaron Shust bears a resemblance both in vocals and in songwriting style, as he prefers jangly rock grooves and superb production. Shust was picked up by Atlanta's Brash Music, which made it a rather unusual signing for a secular label. His approachable worship lyrics drew the attention of the Brash brass after making a name for himself locally. The result, Anything Worth Saying, is a set of catchy praise anthems cloaked in high-quality sound. Producer Dan Hannon added programmed loops and electric guitars in places that, without it, would have seemed derivative and unoriginal. With his help, the album shines. Shust put ample thought into each song, as he explains in the CD's lengthy liner notes. "My Savior My God" became the album's standout hit with its vulnerable introduction and melodic climax. Followers of Bebo Norman and By the Tree may enjoy the sound of this praise project, but lyrically it may leave you a little disappointed by saying nothing new. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Give Me Words		Aaron Shust	(0:17)
Glory to You		Aaron Shust	(3:55)
Matchless		Aaron Shust	(3:36)
Let the People Praise		Aaron Shust	(3:54)
Stillness (Speak to Me)		Aaron Shust	(3:59)
More Wonderful		Aaron Shust	(4:35)
Give It All Away		Aaron Shust	(3:33)
Change the Way		Aaron Shust	(4:35)
My Savior My God		Aaron Shust	(4:51)
Stand to Praise (Psalm 117)		Aaron Shust	(3:05)
In Your Name		Aaron Shust	(0:35)
One Day		Aaron Shust	(5:23)

Credits

Benny Quinn (Mastering), Steve Bisher (Remixing), Steve Bisher (Mastering), Dan Hannon (Guitar (Acoustic)), Dan Hannon (Guitar (Electric)), Dan Hannon (Keyboards), Dan Hannon (Vocals), Dan Hannon (Producer), Dan Hannon (Engineer), Dan Hannon (Mixing), Dan Hannon (Loop Programming), Tim Gibson (Bass), Aaron Shust (Guitar (Acoustic)), Aaron Shust (Keyboards), Aaron Shust (Vocals), Aaron Shust (Vocals (Background))