Josh Groban - Noel (CD)

Album Details: Noel

Release Date:10/09/2007
Label:Reprise / Wea
UPC:093624992950

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    Groban Joins the Yuletide Bandwagon

    By Eric Halcon  Oct 27, 2007 | 1 out of 1 found this Noel review helpful

    Pros: Sweeping melodies, A Unique Take on Classics

    Cons: Melodramatic at Times

    Just like any forthcoming Yuletide season, recording artists, left and right, would bank on the windfall of income of record buyers as they release their novelty albums fit for the season (a.k.a. Christmas albums). 2007 shall witness Josh Groban fol...lowing suit with his latest offering called Noel. Produced and arranged by Canadian music guru David Foster, Noel is bound to sell like hotcakes this Yuletide season. With the London Symphony Orchestra providing the sweeping melodies and guest vocalists such as Brian McKnight and Faith Hill lending their vocal prowess, what else could the record buying public ask for? The album opens with the Christmas standard "Silent Night" and the concludes with the classic "O Come All Ye Faithful" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir under the direction of Craig Jessop. Among the standards, his take on "I'll Be Home For Christmas" captures the longing for home by people who can't be with their loved ones this time of the year. With snippets of phone messages from different people as an introduction, one can not help but feel nostalgic every Christmas. Among the 13 tracks in this opus, it is the original "Thankful" that stands out. This personal favorite of mine is written by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager and Richard Page. This fitting track persuades its listeners to look at the brighter side of life since "there's so much to be thankful for", a perfect thought to match the spiritual essence of the season. "Noel" could be a money making scheme but let's give Groban and his production team the credit they deserve. Honestly, this CD would make a perfect Christmas gift to anyone. Advance Happy Holidays! Read more Less

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    Noel

    By Beverly  Dec 14, 2007

    Pros: The Voice of the Century

    Cons: no cons

    I absolutely love Josh Groban's voice and NOEL. The voice, the heart he puts into his music, the wonderful humanitarian that is Josh. Simply the best.

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    Vocalist Josh Groban delivers his first Christmas themed album with 2007's Noel. Once again produced by longtime "man behind the curtain" David Foster, the album features more of Groban's dewy, supple vocals set to Foster's cinematic orchestrations. As per the holidaytheme, these are primarily classic tunes of the season including such chestnuts as "Silent Night", "Ave Maria" and, of course, "The Christmas Song". However, also included are a few lesser known traditional songs as "Panis Angelicus" and "Angels We Have Heard On High. Similarly, while most of the productions here should appeal to longtime fans of Groban's particular classicalcrossover sound, some cuts like softrock inflected "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" and the celticfolk leaning "Little Drummer Boy" do expand upon the Groban/Foster palette in a pleasing way. Notably, also showcased here are guest appearances by country superstar Faith Hill, RB stalwart Bryan McKnight, and perennial holiday backing band The Mormon Taber...nacle Choir. - Matt Collar, All Music Guide Read more Less

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Biography

Josh Groban

Pop and classical singer Josh Groban made his debut in the seventh grade, but then put music aside for a few years until he enrolled at the Interlochen Arts Program. In late 1998, he hooked up with a friend of his vocal coach, producer/writer/arranger David Foster. Groban worked for Foster as a rehearsal singer on a series of high-profile events, including the inaugurat... Read more