Relentlessly positive and addictively joyful from start to finish, Taking It Back* *is an easygoing gospel album that just feels good—from the warm call-and-response testifying in “Kept By His Grace” to the encouraging ballad “Always,” which reminds us that Christ always walks with us through trial and tribulation. Sneed indulges in adult contemporary flourishes here, light R&B touches there, but always keeps the mood upbeat, the energy inviting, and the focus squarely on the Lord.