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Vibrate

The Manhattan Transfer · 2004

53 min · 11 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel

An eclectic mix of jazz, a cappella harmonies, and bluesy rhythms that invites listeners to celebrate musical diversity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo celebration
  • a cappella harmonies to savor
  • musical diversity exploration
  • enjoyable for group listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy instant gratification
  • seek standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Vibrate' is The Manhattan Transfer's twelfth studio album, following their 1997 project 'Tonin'. At this stage in their career, the group was exploring new stylistic territories while maintaining their signature vocal harmonies. This album comes after a period of relative quietness for the ensemble, showcasing their commitment to evolving their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Walkin’ in N.Y. 3:55
  • 2 Greek Song 4:43
  • 3 Vibrate 4:30
  • 4 The New JuJu Man (Tutu) 5:43
  • 5 Doodlin’ 5:26
  • 6 The Twelfth 4:13
  • 7 First Ascent 5:31
  • 8 Core of Sound (Modinha) 4:58
  • 9 Feel Flows 5:09
  • 10 Embraceable You 4:11
  • 11 Come Softly to Me / I Met Him on a Sunday 4:38

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