''Feels Good'' is an album by the American contemporary ''
a cappella
''A cappella'' (, also , ; ) music is a performance by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. The term ''a cappella'' was originally intended to differentiate between Ren ...
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vocal jazz and
gospel group
Take 6, released in 2006. In 2007, the album was nominated for a
Dove Award
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Awards ...
for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year at the
38th GMA Dove Awards
The 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 25, 2007 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2006. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donn ...
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It peaked at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' Top Gospel Albums chart.
Critical reception
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The Washington Post'' wrote: "Typical is the catchy lead-off track, David Thomas's 'Come On', which boasts the finger-snapping swing and nicely spread harmonies of a Manhattan Transfer number even as it proselytizes for God."
wrote that "the group get back to their roots both musically and spiritually, delivering straightforward inspirational tunes with nothing but their truly remarkable voices."
Track listing
#"Come On" (David Thomas) 3:48
#"This Is Another Day" (
Andrae Crouch) 3:27
#"Feels Good" (Mark Kibble, David Thomas) 3:51
#"Wait for the Sunshine" (
John Stoddart) 3:48
#"Family of Love" (
Cedric Dent
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel music, gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood University, Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received seve ...
,
Joey Kibble
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Do ...
) ** 3:54
#"More Than Ever" (Hallerin Hilton Hill, Joey Kibble) 4:03
#"Set U Free" (
Claude V. McKnight III
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Do ...
) 3:33
#"Vinterlude" (
Alvin Chea
Take 6 is an American a cappella gospel sextet formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. The group integrates jazz with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 has received several Grammy Awards as well as Do ...
) 0:31
#"Just in Time" (B. Comden, A. Green, J. Styne) * 3:46
#"Lamb of God" (Twila Paris) * 3:27
#"I'll Never Turn Back No More" (Public Domain) 1:27
#"You Can Make It - Go On" (Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, David Thomas) 3:50
References
Take 6 albums
2006 albums
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