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I am into rock, indie , jazz fusion and other reasonably unrelated genres but this blew my mind. If the word 'gospel' fills your mind with unpleasant sounds (as it did before I heard any that was good ie. this) don't think gospel, think fat a capella jazz chords sung with the most incredible precision and feeling (Listen to track 5 'Come unto me' ). Better than the beach boys. And then there are songs like 'I believe' and 'I LOVE U' which, to you probably sound wet and soppy but behind the lyrics is the most amazing music. Most of the album is entirely human made music, they do beats and claps and produce an incredible sound. Take six are athletic singers, this album is amazing. Please ignore the stereotypes set in your head of this kind of music. I would never have found it if my dad didn't buy it, it's not my scene. Make it your scene, or at least try it. You'll at least recognise the brilliant talent of these guys even if you don't fancy the music.
I had the pleasure of seeing them live and they were just as good - one of the best live acts I've ever seen. I love you is a track that just makes you smile its so god damned funky. Wicked.
"I L-O-V-E U" is a superb dance tune (try it!) and a funky, beat-filled tribute to God's love. "Something Within Me" starts out like a traditional a cappella gospel tune, but after the first minute or so, transforms itself into a speedy, finger-snapping combination of soaring solo vocals (by which member, it doesn't say) grounded by the insistent, propulsive group work of the other five members. They even manage to work in some island flavor ("yah, mon," they sing, suddenly switching to clearly Caribbean accents) here, and it's charming.
"Come Unto Me" is reverent and crystalline in its purity. This a cappella exercise is utterly mesmerizing and a testament to the powerful talents of these six men, both as vocalists and as arrangers (they arrange most of their own music, not to mention writing a lot of it as well). "Sunday's on the Way" is a hilarious tale of Satan having a party in hell to celebrate the crucifixion:
Well, the demons were planning on having a little party one night
(We're having a party, we're gonna have a party)
They brought beer, Jack Daniels and some pretzels
A little red wine, and a little white . . .
This is a superb collection of songs, made all the more exciting by the breathtaking virtuosity of the singers. Long live Take 6!
The drum and instrument sounds on "I L O V E U" must be heard to be believed. Who knew these guys could do special effects with their voices as well as singing? "I'm On My Way" is a haunting spiritual that I used to sing in the shower a lot. "So Much 2 Say" is such a fast song, it's hard to believe anyone could sing that fast and still make it comprehensible, but you can understand every word! I just can't gush enough about this group. Just give them a listen if you like harmonies. You won't be sorry.
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