Long before a cappella pop sensations Pentatonix became a YouTube, Billboard chart and touring sensation, 10-time Grammy winners Take 6 were laying the groundwork for all modern voice-generated pop/R&B madness. Their breezily infectious, soulfully arranged new album Iconic celebrates 30 years since their platinum debut with hip, bubbly, alternately smooth and funked-up arrangements of legendary pop, rock and soul tunes from the past 50 years. Take 6 complement artful re-imaginings of classics by The Beatles, Christopher Cross, Norah Jones and Eric Clapton with a spirited nod to their gospel roots.
Rating: 7/10
Sono Recording Group
Producer: Mark Kibble & David Thomas
