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Only his fourth studio album, NOEL finds Josh Groban already tackling that canonical mainstay of the adult contemporary singer, the Christmas album. As always, NOEL is a masterfully performed set, balanced neatly between pop standards and the more operatic material that showcases Groban's roots. Interestingly, he sounds best on the most familiar holiday standards, like "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song," both of which he invests with casual, jazzy phrasing, providing a welcome disinclination for the usual Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby homages that many other young singers in the style fall into. Even this early into his career, Groban clearly has a deeply held sense of who he is as a singer and interpreter, and this lovely collection is proof that he's one of the most exciting adult contemporary stars to appear in ages. Noel Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Listen to "Thankful" all year long
This is one of those Christmas collections that I'll want to replay parts of, even when the holiday season is over. It's so joyful and uplifting, especially the duet with B. McKnight. The beautiful carol "Angels We Have Heard on High" starts out softly and by the end it's truly exhilarating. Sometimes I play that track three times consecutively while driving along!
Submitted by Patricia (Akron, OH, USA)
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I am a musician who loves a variety of genres - he IS true musicianship. This blend is awesome - I love all his albums and this is truly a blessing at this time of year. Excellent blends with other musicians as well - great choice. Thanks Josh for the extraordinary!!
Jen
Submitted by Jennifer (Wilmington, NC)
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I have only heard a couple songs from this CD on Oprah, but having all his other CD's I have no doubt this will be excellent also. Ever since I first heard him I wanted him to do a Christmas CD and finally I have my wish.
Submitted by Cheryl (Cortland, OH)
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WOW,Stunning voice again. Josh Groban has another hit with this cd. Old classics brought back to life with the voice of an angel. Josh's "I'll be home for Christmas" with the soliders from Iraq or Afghanistan just brings you to tears. And a new song "Thankful" really makes you think that you should be thankful for what you have. Great job Josh. Love, love, love this cd and looking forward to your next. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!
Submitted by lynn101a (Navarre, Florida, USA)
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It's a masterpiece. The best collection of Christmas songs ever!!!
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Josh Groban's meteoric rise to stardom began when hit producer David Foster selected him as a last-minute replacement at the dress rehearsal for the 1999 Grammy Awards, where the then-17-year-old singer stood in for Andrea Bocelli in a duet with Celine Dion. The rest, as they say, is history. But can the precocious baritone truly compete with the more seasoned powerhouses of the Classical Crossover scene?
Groban's self-titled debut album validates Foster's prescience and proves that the young vocalist is more than able to hold his own. He moves confidently through an eclectic program with a poise that belies his youth and relative inexperience. He uses his warm voice to great effect in a variety of settings provided by veteran songwriters such as Richard Marx, Albert Hammond, Carole Bayer Sager, and Linda Thompson, among others. Highlights include a poignant reading of Don McLean's "Vincent," ...
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