PR: TAKE 6 – Associated Press CD Review
| AIMEE MAUDE SIMS Associated Press Take 6, "Feels Good" (Take 6 Records) The dynamic vocal stylings of Take 6 – a trailblazing amalgamation of jazz, gospel, and R&B with an a cappella twist – were what drew people to the group some 25 years ago. But in recent years, that dazzling quality has been diluted by overproduction, unnecessary celebrity collaborations and misguided attempts to mainstream their sound. |
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On "Feels Good," the six-man group's debut on their own label, Take 6 stands firmly on the pure musicianship and artistry of their voices. The multilayered harmonies breathe again with this collection of songs that lift the spirit. The album features covers culled from gospel's treasures. Andrae Crouch's "This is Another Day" sounds like it was written for Take 6 – its speedy lyrical delivery is set to a swinging melody reminiscent of one of Take 6's earliest hits, "So Much to Say." Twila Paris' "Lamb of God" is transformed when the sextet inserts modulations, dramatic interludes, and a quote of the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy." The group's cover of jazz standard "Just in Time" is classic, and the slick R&B tune "More Than Ever," reminds us just how Take 6 separated the boy bands from the men. It's been four years since their last album, and a lifetime before they chose to stand on their own prowess. Welcome home Take 6. Media Contact: |
