Be Glad

1	Be Glad 4:37
2	Goodness of the Lord 5:36
3	He's God 6:15
4	He Reigns Forever 4:20
5	We Bless Your Name 6:18
6	It Was a Great Thing
7	This Is How It Feels to Be Free 4:31
8	Still Doing Great Things 6:20
9	I Can Go to God in Prayer
10	Go Forth 5:48
11	My Life Is in Your Hands 6:03

Barnes & Noble

A longtime gospel favorite since its founding some 30 years ago, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir turns in another tour de force with Be Glad. As its name implies, Be Glad is an overwhelmingly positive affair, with songs expressing joy, encouragement, and thanksgiving. Remarkably enough, the choir began recording just days after the September 11th terrorist attacks, in which a number of Brooklyn Tabernacle Church members lost their lives. But as the choir came together for its own healing, what emerged was a renewal of faith that shines through each of these 11 effervescent tracks. Blending traditional and gospel styles with some modern flourishes -- jazzy strings here, a Caribbean melody line there -- Be Glad is an ideal blend. In addition to the title track, the collection also contains the Kirk Franklin-penned "My Life Is in Your Hands" and the powerful "This Is How It Feels to Be Free," written by Christian music trio Phillips, Craig & Dean. Be Glad is performed from the heart, and as such, it speaks to the heart of its listeners. Lisa Zhito

All Music Guide

Be Glad by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is more of what they do best -- joy-filled gospel music. Their songs range from contemporary gospel ("This Is How It Feels to Be Free") to classic gospel ("Still Doing Great Things"), rarely wavering from their full, vibrant sound. Though a studio recording, producer Carol Cymbala does an excellent job of giving the choir a "live" sound. This is an uplifting, encouraging album that will satisfy anyone who enjoys gospel music. Melinda Hill