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Awake (CD)

By: Josh Groban (Artist)

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Josh Groban Artist Snapshot:

Part of a wave of classical-pop crossover artists around the turn of the century (Charlotte Church, Bond, Andrea Bocelli), Josh Groban achieved massive worldwide success straight out of the gate with his 2001 debut album. In fact, he veers considerably closer to pop than the aforementioned artists (can you picture Andrea Bocelli tackling Ultravox's "Vienna?"), but maintains enough of a classical/opera comportment and flavoring to appeal to stragglers on either side of the fence. His photogenic appearance and acting experience don't hurt his popularity either.

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DISC 1 for Awake (CD) Album By Josh Groban (Artist)
1   Mai
2   You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)
3   Un Dia Llegara
4   February Song
5   L'Ultima Notte
6   So She Dances
7   In Her Eyes
8   Solo Por Ti
9   Now Or Never
10   Un Giorno Per Noi
11   Lullaby - (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
12   Weeping - (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
13   Machine - (with Herbie Hancock)
 

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Title Note

Personnel include: Josh Groban; Michael Thompson , Tim Pierce (guitar); Sean Hurley (keyboards); Nathan East (bass guitar); Matt Chamberlain, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Marius De Vries (programming); Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Recording information: 2006.

Expectations for vocalist Josh Groban's third release ran high, especially given the phenomenal success of his sophomore effort, CLOSER, which reached number one on the Billboard charts. Like Andrea Bocelli, Groban treads the line between classical, operatic singing, and crossover pop. AWAKE manages the synthesis beautifully. With its strong batch of songs, and Groban's voice continuing to develop, the album may even best its predecessor.

Opener "Mai," sung in Italian, sets the tone for the album. Highly romantic, stirring, and couched in tasteful orchestral arrangements, the song is the perfect canvas for Groban's heart-melting delivery. "February Song," which finds the artist accompanied only by piano, is more reserved and plaintive. Other album highlights include "Machine," with a funky, jazzy backdrop provided by Herbie Hancock, and "Lullaby" and "Weeping," which feature the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mombazo.

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5 out of 5 stars For all fans of Noel, February 1, 2008
By singing fool
This is an absolute MUST HAVE for all fans of Grobans holiday album, Noel. Josh has the most beautiful voice in music today, echoing the late Luciano Pavarotti. Beautiful - a title that should be included in everyones CD collection!

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5 out of 5 stars Awake is far from a sleeper, February 1, 2008
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