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Noel | 
 enlarge | Artist: Josh Groban
Label: WEA/Reprise
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  611 reviews
Sales Rank: 5
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
MPN: 093624992950
UPC: 093624992950
EAN: 0093624992950
Release Date: October 9, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | -Silent Night | | • | -Little Drummer Boy | | • | -I'll be home for Christmas | | • | -Ava Maria | | • | -Angels We Have Heard On High | | • | -Thankful | | • | -The Christmas Song | | • | -What Child is this | | • | -First Noel | | • | -Petit papa Noel | | • | -It came upon a Midnight Clear | | • | -Panis Angelicus | | • | -O Come all Ye Faithful |
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Amazon.com
The Grammy-nominated, twenty-something, pop-classical phenomenon's fourth studio album is an expertly accomplished entry to the holiday marketplace. Nol tackles the familiar sounds of holiday music with a charmingly eclectic array of guest vocalists and a wide range of material. The songs range from the sacred to the secular, while Groban--buoyed in spots by none other than the London Symphony Orchestra--soars in his duets with Brian McKnight, Faith Hill, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. There's even a song with a gospel choir directed by Kirk Franklin. Produced yet again by crossover maestro David Foster, the arrangements never overwhelm the songs. Groban's smooth and supple vocals can be hard to categorize--seeing how his range is somewhere in-between a high baritone and a low tenor--but he always finds and emphasizes the emotional core of these songs. And whether they have origins in pop or classical music seems not to matter. The addition of messages from troops stationed in Iraq on top of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is undeniably heart-wrenching, while the album's highlight is its most spare song, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," which finds Groban alone at his piano, sounding very much like some kind of angel. --Mike McGonigal
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 NOT the complete Josh Groban Christmas!!!! October 9, 2007
149 out of 165 found this review helpful
I'm thrilled to finally have a full Josh Groban Christmas CD, which I've been waiting for practically since he first appeared on Ally McBeal at Christmas time years ago. But this CD could have (and should have!) been expanded to include his version of "Oh Holy Night", which has appeared on various compilations over the past few years, as well as his song "Believe" from the Polar Express soundtrack. That would have pushed the album over the top, and consolidated all of Josh's Christmas recordings onto one CD.
My Wait For A Christmas Album is Over October 30, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I love this CD! I know I will be repeating a few things others have said, but here goes. Josh's voice is unbelievable! I have loved him since the first time I heard him. He is the only artist who's CD I have to buy the day it comes out. This was no exception. Love it! Love it! Love it! There are only two things that could have made it better. One, to include "O Holy Night", which is my favorite Christmas song. His is THE BEST cover of that song, I've heard - ever.
Two, to not have sung "The First Noel" with Faith Hill. I love Josh's part of this song, and wish he had sung it alone, or maybe with someone like Martina McBride. To pair such an exquisite voice as Josh's is, with a totally ordinary voice, is not doing justice to him. She is o.k. when singing her own songs, but she doesn't have the voice to improve previously recorded material. She soured me on her cover capabilities when she completely butchered "Open Arms" by Journey, at a Tim MacGraw concert I was at.
But back to "Noel", a must have for any Josh fan!! Love it! Go get it today!
Not what I expected - but still great! November 8, 2007
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
After hearing "O Holy Night" and "I'll be Home for Christmas" last year, I was disappointed that he didn't have a Christmas album out. So naturally when I saw "NOEL" had been released, I had to purchase it.
As always, Josh is spectacular. But being a bit old fashioned I had hoped the music would be straight forward traditional, like his "O Holy Night" and the original "I'll be Home for Christmas". Josh has such a strong, clear, beautiful voice that can carry with little background accompaniment. But instead of emphasizing the beauty of this man's voice, many of the arrangements have him competing with the overly loud instrumental/chorus accompaniments.
I would have much rather had "O Holy Night" on this CD than "The First Noel" duet with Faith Hill. As a stand alone artist Faith Hill is okay. But to pair her with Josh was a mistake. Next to him she sounds like a coyote howling in the background and is only another noisy distraction.
Overall - I still have to give this five stars because it is a beautiful CD that I will listen to over and over again (yep...8 times already). I hope he puts out another one next year...but finds someone other than David Foster to arrange and produce it.
Absolutely Beautiful October 16, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This Christmas CD really shows off Josh Groban's deep, rich, glorious, heavenly voice. This is the best Christmas CD I have ever heard. I got chills listening to most of these songs. No other singer/performer compares to his voice. I really like Faith Hill but Josh's voice is just too strong for her to keep up. At times, she sounded like she was screaming her part. I believe his voice is truly a gift from God and he could have sang..."Shall I SING for you pa rum pum pum pum..." during the "Little Drummer Boy" song.
Lovely Music For The Holidays November 25, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My first purchase of Groban's, though, like many, familiar with his work. I'm a sucker for the traditional Christmas & holiday music, so I could not resist this.
Ave Maria is my fav track: Groban's doesn't 'over-sing' it, but respects it in his subtle crescendo.
I do wish "O Holy Night" was included. It's in one of his earlier albums. There's also a female vocal accomanyment in one of the tracks which I feel cheapens it. Sounds like Faith Hill doing her best Dolly Parton impression. Sorry if I offend anyone, but it's not fitting somehow in this album.
Overall, a great addition & most who enjoy tasteful holiday music will like this one.
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