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Two Michael Buble' products reviewed
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CD -
Michael Buble'
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CD -
Let It Snow
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Michael Buble'
Reprise/WEA
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Buble' makes the album that we always thought he could - if
you've experienced his live show you will not be surprised
by this effort. Thanks to the likes of Diana
Krall, Harry
Connick Jr. and a host of other's that retro thing is quite
hip and Buble' is sure to tap in to that swingin' vein. Sounding
a tad like Connick but smoother incorporating a heavy influence
from the rat pack and a touch of Perry Como and Paul Anka
this modern time travel is fun, stressless and very slick.
The big city sound comes courtesy of producers David Foster
and Partner Humberto Gatica two heavy weights responsible
for some of the biggest hits of the last 25 years. Interestingly
I never thought Michael Buble' needed the big 'A' list production
help but he certainly deserves it and for the masses to hear
this album - let's just say it can't hurt. It's been hard
to turn on the tube these days without spotting him on 'Extra,'
'Days of Our Lives,' 'Gabereau' or Canada AM. Buble' who's
only 25 was introduced to Foster by Brian Mulroney at his
daughters wedding after a rousing performance of 'Mack the
Knife.' Contrary to public though this retro-shtick is difficult
to do well but Buble' came upon it honestly "My grandfather
was really my best friend growing up," reveals Michael.
"He was the one who opened me up to a whole world of
music that seemed to have been passed over by my generation.
Although I like rock & roll and modern music, the first
time my granddad played me the Mills Brothers something magical
happened." No kidding! Even the biggest Peggy Lee fans
could welcome his take on 'Fever' Buble's confidence vocal
coupled with punchy crystal clear orchestration opens the
album with polish and chic. Expect to hear the Bee Gees 'How
Can You Mend a Broken Heart' which brings to mind an old David
Foster quote ' a great song is a great song no matter what
the genre' On paper I'd be hard pressed to imagine the Bee
Gees under the 'smoky Jazz bar ; umbrella but Buble' pulls
it off with backing vocals from Barry Gibb to boot! Buble'
says he was walking a fine line on this album not wanting
to just be a retro act "The last thing we wanted to do
was a tribute album or a lounge act. We wanted to treat this
music with the love and respect it deserves, but the important
thing was to capture a spirit and energy and that wasn't confined
to any particular musical era." Though Buble' recorded
newer tunes like 'Moondance' and 'Crazy little Thing Called
Love' they're all givin the retro feel - take out the modern
production and punch and you'd swear this album was recorded
in the 1950's. Try as he might Buble'will not be able to fight
this tag. One listen to the albums best track the cradling
'Put Your Head On My Shoulder' written by his idol Paul Anka
and you'll connect with the same charisma that put Anka on
the charts with the same song in 1959. His Anka cover also
brings up another point - it's quiet comforting flow can be
a trap for singers uncomfortable in their skin, as Frank Sinatra
once said "Ya can't fake maturity on the slow ones, there's
no place to hide" Michael Buble is truly in his element
with anything slow and intimate on this album - Old blue eyes
would be proud! - by John
Beaudin |
Michael
Buble' - Let It Snow
Wea
Now here's a no-brainer, Michael
Buble' doing Christmas music! I mean can you go wrong here?
Lets see, the traditional Christmas fans - the Bing or blue
eyes fans will love it, crooner lovers will warm up to it, younger
demo's
have already sung the praises of this young singer and more
than anything else this is pretty damn good Christmas music.
It's important to note that this holiday EP was put together
by the same team that created his self titled Warner Brothers
debut - David Foster and Humberta Gatica. The sound is classic
and smooth with Buble owning familiar tunes like Mel Torme's
"Christmas Song." Foster's own "Grown Up Christmas
List" and a revisit to the world of Bing Crosby with Buble
having fun with "White Christmas." This compilation
is available via EP or as the second CD in a limited edition
of Buble's self titled album. - by John
Beaudin
| April 10/03 |
What a fun album.
Considering the style we should have it on LP. Good work Michael. |
Rachel - Vancouver |
| March 12/03 |
Read your review
of the new Michael
Bublé album and agree
with you 110% Great site you have! C.E. |
C.E.
ceebreeze2@yahoo.ca
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