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Track Listings
| 1. Oceano |
| 2. My Confession |
| 3. Il Postino (Mi Mancherai) |
| 4. Si Volvieras a Mi |
| 5. When You Say You Love Me |
| 6. Per Te |
| 7. All Improvviso Amore |
| 8. Broken Vow |
| 9. Caruso |
| 10. Remember When It Rained |
| 11. Hymne a l'Amour |
| 12. You Raise Me Up |
| 13. Never Let Go |
Product Description
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Thanks to a fortuitous intersection of talent and fate, 22-year-old Josh Groban hasn't finished his senior year in performing arts school but has already released his sophomore effort on a major major label. Fans of the young vocal phenom's debut will find much to enthrall them here, even if it nudges the singer closer to the center of producer/mentor David Foster's MOR pop sensibilities. Eschewing much of its predecessors more overt classic-lite pretensions and pop-rock covers for a slate of dramatic, Eurocentric ballads that serve as a showcase for the singer's inviting baritone, Groban shrewdly positions himself as the American alternative to the Bocelli-Watson crossover axis. "Caruso" may find the singer falling short of its operatic inspiration, but "Oceano" and "My Confession" quickly showcase the singer's true dramatic range (which seems to all but yearn for a bona fide Broadway musical challenge), while a vocal take of Bacalov's graceful "Il Postino" theme uses classical virtuoso Joshua Bell's violin flourishes to good effect. To his credit, Groban displays some promising efforts at songwriting collaboration on the bittersweet "Per Te" and "Remember When It Rains," while the ambient/ethnic soundscape of Deep Forest's "Never Let Go" offers a teasing alternative to the record's otherwise melodramatic production formula. Groban has found commercial triumph via Foster's mentoring, but there remains a nagging sense here that he hasn't truly pushed himself as an artist--yet. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description
Japanese edition of the acclaimed vocalist's sophomore album features 14 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'She's Out Of My Life', plus enhanced material including a link to Josh Groban's fan club. 143 Records/Reprise. 2004.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The next Andrea Bocelli?,
By Sylphide "syl*" (Saskatchewan, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Closer (Audio CD)
I first heard Josh Groban on his album JOSH GROBAN, and decided, hey, I should check this other one out. CLOSER is incredible! His voice is incredible. Josh Groban can SING. Holayyy. And it isn't even just the strength of his voice; it's his range, and his tone. He's probably the best tenor of recent years.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Voice, Disappointing Song Selection,
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This review is from: Closer (Audio CD)
Although I absolutely love Josh Groban's voice, I have to say that most of the songs on this CD are extremely boring, and sound very much the same. It is really too bad, because given the right songs, Josh can really amaze (eg. have you heard him sing O Holy Night - just astounding !).If you are just going to buy one Josh Groban CD, buy the first one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
He took my breath away.....,
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This review is from: Closer (Audio CD)
I just saw Josh Groban in concert, here in Vancouver, and I felt compelled to support him in any way possible. His performance was incredible, actually I don't think I can find the word to describe it exactly. Believe it or not his voice is better LIVE!!!! And I'm not saying that he sounds bad on CD, he sounds amazing in this CD but his vocals are so strong that at the concert you sense the power vibrate within you. It was like he was right beside me, amazing! This CD is fantastic, I've listened to it non-stop in preparation for the concert tonight, and I never got sick of it. His next single, and my favorite song "Remember when it rained" (co-wrote by Groban himself) is such a moving song, all his songs are, but this one touches a special place in my heart. Also, this CD, as well as new songs, is filled with the favorites, such as the Italian love song "Caruso". Let me tell you, one of the best of the many, many who have sung it. You cannot be a romantic and not love this song. It was neat because at the concert he translated the words to the verses, and it just re-enforced what masterpiece that song really is. Many people find him bland for singing stereotypical operatic songs, but these people fail to hear the words or the fabulous talented ensemble Groban has put together. His sound is fresh, because it's not just violin, it's fantastic drumming, percussion, piano, guitar and bass. There are many who can appreciate this such beautiful artistic compellation. Besides many of the songs are new songs. What an unforgettable experience, now to be revisited every time I reach for this CD.
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