Awarding the album four stars from '' CCM Magazine '' , Kevin Sparkman states , " The instrumentation , orchestration , and overall arranging on Synesthesia prove the level of depth and talent behind this organization . " Mark Ryan , giving the album four and a half stars for NewReleaseToday , writes , " The album calms the soul and brings you to a perfect place of quietness so that you can hear the only words that truly matter " . Lauren McLean , rating the album a 4.6 out of five at The Christian Beat , writes , " '' Without Words : Synesthesia '' ... sure is an eye opener . " Initial critical responses to the album have been positive . NewReleaseToday stated that the album " is at times reminiscent of the more organic Without Words ... this sophomore project takes a distinctly new direction , incorporating electronic elements and ethereal vocal layering . " AllAboutWorship.com suggests that the " fantastic arrangements " be used " for pre-service music , transitional tunes and ministry music " and lauds " the musicality and creativity of Bethel Music . " HollywoodJesus.com notes that " with unique instruments filling in for the vocals ... you can almost concentrate and ‘ feel ' the music even more . " On August 11 , 2016 , the Gospel Music Association was announced that '' Without Words : Synesthesia '' would be nominated for a GMA Dove Award in the Instrumental Album of the Year category at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards
47th Annual GMA Dove Awards
47th GMA Dove Awards
Without Words: Synesthesia