SKU: MUSIC-AWAKE

When Josh Groban exploded onto the scene in 2001, people were drawn to him for his voice, his heart-throb image and his Andrea Bocelli style repertoire of Italian language pop. Now on his third album, Groban has officially left behind the classical sound of his earlier work in favor of emotion-drenched romantic pop music. Groban's strength lies in the way his voice can be simultaneously bombastic yet tender, with a silky smoothness that many of his contemporaries lack. He truly has a magnificent voice, and he almost never sounds forced or over-the-top when he sings. AWAKE sets the tenor against a rousing orchestral backdrop, with the occasional electric guitar during a crescendo to add punch. "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)," the album's first single, and "February Song" stand out for their catchy choruses and touching lyrics. Special guests Ladysmith Black Mambazo add their rich polyphony to "Lullaby" and "Weeping," while Herbie Hancock lends his talents to the concluding track, "Machine."

Sound Tracks:
1. {LINK TO W9394-1.ram} You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)
2. {LINK TO W9394-2.ram February Song
3. {LINK TO W9394-3.ram L'ultima Notte