Closer

Closer Artist: Josh Groban
Label: Wea International
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Special Edition
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 093624898429
EAN: 0093624898429
ASIN: B0006HB84Y


Release Date: 2007-05-22

Closer


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Tracks:

  1. Oceano
  2. My Confession
  3. Mi Mancherai (Il Postino) - Joshua Bell, Josh Groban
  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 (If You Love Me)
  12. You Raise Me Up
  13. Never Let Go - Deep Forest, Josh Groban

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Album Description

Import pressing of the 2003 album from the American singing sensation features one bonus track, 'She's Out of My Life'. Produced by David Foster, this sophomore effort elaborates on the poppier side of his debut, smoothes out the edges and is a much stronger offering. Groban's vocals have grown, allowing him to add power and passion into his delivery without sounding forced or insincere. 14 tracks in all including 'My Confession', 'Caruso', 'Broken Vow' and 'Never Let Go', a collaboration with Deep Forest. Warner.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Josh Groban has a magnificent voice...........2007-05-04

Every since I first saw Josh Groban on Ally McBeal, I was fascinated with his voice. If you appreciate real talent this CD is a good pick.

5 out of 5 stars Profoundly Beautiful.......2007-01-27

When you say you love me
The world goes still so still inside and
When you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive
~When You Say You Love Me

The minute I found this CD I was in love with the religiously romantic experience of listening to Josh Groban's heart-awakening voice. His voice awakens my entire being and it was as if my soul said: "Yes, this is the music you have been looking for."

The first song threw me into a world of absolute musical ecstasy. I could not believe what I was hearing, nor could I believe how profoundly this music would affect me. One minute I was swirling in some dreamy exotic world where I felt complete love and happiness. Then, next I was crying because this music has an energy that permeates every part of your being. It takes you to new emotional depths and creates waves of emotions unlike anything I've ever heard.

Not only are some of the lyrics an expression of beautiful vulnerability when in love (In Confession), some of the lyrics will even make you cry when you don't even know their meaning. I was amazed that I was crying when I could not understand the lyrics in Mi Mancherai (il postino). The violin is literally weeping in music. I think this music is more profound if you have always wished for your true love/soul mate to sing directly to you. It feels like every song was written for the listener and you can't help but get caught up in the full-range of emotions. Josh Groban captures all the emotions of the words and once I looked up a translation I understood why the song was so beautiful. Unfortunately the song translations are not included.

I'll miss you, if you go away
I'll miss your serenity
Your words like songs in the wind
And Love, that you take away.
~Mi Mancherai

"When You Say You Love Me" is one of the most exquisite songs I've ever heard. I mean, this song could make you literally breathless. Remember When It Rained has an almost ecstatic soul-shivering ending. The music is as powerful as a storm and the ending is as cleansing and healing as the freshness of the air after a thunderstorm. The passionate lyrics are a bit like lightning that really capture your attention.

Josh really pours an entire range of emotions into every selection, especially in Never Let Go. The power of the music and his voice is almost too much for my headphones.

CLOSER is filled with classic bittersweet moments, melting and exquisite declarations of eternal love, heart-stopping lyrics and imaginative metaphors. All the elements intertwine to make this one of the most beautiful CDs I've ever heard. I am stunned into silence by Josh's voice and definitely want to go to a concert!

The first time I listened to the entire CD I stayed up all night in a state of heady intoxication. I literally listened to this CD over and over again for 6 hours. Josh Groban made me into a fan in under two seconds. If you are a true romantic, his music will almost put you into a romantic trance.

~The Rebecca Review

5 out of 5 stars

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