Alicia Keys, Good Job | Terrific Tuesday

Alicia Keys gives timely compliments on “Good Job,” tailor made to atone for Mad Monday, give hope during COVID-19 & ring in Terrific Tuesday. 

After taking a “L” on Monday,  Terrific Tuesday seems to be an ideal, perfect way to rebound.  Go on and “Brush the dirt off your shoulders” and absolutely kill it on Tuesday.  How are we going to kill it this particular Tuesday, May 5, 2020?  How about the great compliments given by Alicia Keys on the uplifting “Good Job”. Sounds like a perfect way to ring in Terrific Tuesday!

Keys released “Good Job,” her fourth single in advance of Alicia, set to release at an indefinite date in 2020.  There are lots of things to like about “Good Job.”  First and foremost, it is incredibly thoughtful, giving thanks to everyone affected and helping to combat the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.  Keys is being encouraging and uplifting, providing that positive reinforcement that educators seek to give their students.  “Good job, you’re doin’ a good job, a good job,” she sings on the chorus, continuing, “Don’t get too down / The world needs you now / Know that you matter, matter, yeah.”  Essentially, lyrically, she says all the right things.  Also, as she sings, she infuses her soul into it, given it that next level of authenticity.  While the production eschews a bunch of bells and whistles, it suits the tone of this record.

The most important takeaway from “Good Job” is its messaging.  All in all, Alicia Keys does a ‘good job’ on “Good Job.” The standout previously appeared on two playlists: 11 More Really ‘Good’ Songs… It’s That Simple and Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: April 2020.  Sigh, “Good Job” is exactly the motivation one needs to have a Terrific Tuesday, or any terrific day for that matter.

 Alicia Keys • Alicia • RCA • 2020

Alicia Keys, “Good Job” | Terrific Tuesday [Photo Credits: AnnaliseArt, Atlantic, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pixabay, RCA, Robin Higgins, taniarose]