"On his second outing, Almost Honest, singer-songwriter Josh Kelley shows
that he is the real deal, a genuine talent who brings sincere emotion to
his straight-forward pop-rock. Indeed, this is hearty,
meat-and-potatoes music without all the unnecessary trimmings. The
infectious single 'Only You' is the kind of VH1-friendly fare that fans of
Rob Thomas and Gavin Degraw will eat up. Kelley displays a light
rootsiness on cuts like '20 Miles to Georgia,' on which the Augusta, GA,
native salutes his home state, and the twangy, Chris Isaak-ish ballad
'Shameless Heart. Meanwhile, the heartfelt title tune showcases his
soulful, soul-baring vocals." Three out of four stars.