![]() ![]() And even despite Josh Groban working with lots of new producers to fine-tune his production (often times 'shrinking' it, which I'd argue had mixed results), he still hadn't quite nailed the formula that would allow him commercial and critical success. Now Josh Groban's third album, Awake, continued a lot of the same trends by Closer (more English tracks), Groban really didn't write much more for it, and while critics were intrigued by more interesting tracks like 'February Song', they still didn't really support the album by any stretch, for most of the same reasons they were lukewarm or cold on Closer. Unlike Meat Loaf, Josh Groban's early songs just didn't have enough behind them without the voice and charisma, and while the public was able to overlook that, others couldn't. And while his voice was well-liked, his production was criticized for being overly grandoise and with more bombast than substance - which, in my opinion, is a completely fair criticism. Most took a bit more notice on his breakthrough album Closer, which still had more foreign-language songs than English ones, but was a better showing of what Josh Groban brought to the table (three of which he had writing credits on), namely an incredible voice and top-of-the-line classical production supporting him. His self-titled debut contained no songs written by him and most were in Italian or French, a tradition that tends to alienate most critics. ![]() In fact, Josh Groban's artistic evolution over the past few albums really deserves an examination, because it's a study of an artist learning and trying to write better music. You're not going to find someone who claims that Josh Groban is their favourite artist, and you'll be hard-pressed to call him a critical darling either. Now granted, Josh Groban does have a fanbase - typically a bit older and with some significant overlap with the fanbases of Michael Buble and Celine Dion - but it's not the kind of insane fandom that epitomizes the biggest acts. However, society and the critics aren't always wrong: sometimes acts get big without really having a lot to say or all that much meaning behind them (looking at you, Mumford & Sons!).Īnd if there was one act that really epitomizes the 'silent majority act' stereotype, Josh Groban would be it. Now, the label can be disingenuous - often times these acts have a fair bit of personality hiding beneath the surface, but most casual music listeners aren't going to dig deep enough to find that. You know, like Coldplay and Foster The People. This is a strange affliction that commonly hits soft rock acts, typically those that lack a distinctive personality and authorial voice. To order by phone - Call (+44) 0147485010 quoting RareVinyl.In my list of the Top 10 Best Songs of 2012, I made the comment that there are certain acts called 'silent majority', which are acts that get hugely popular, but never quite attain the level of critical acclaim or rabid fandom that others do. Postage/Shipping Cost - Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote. Click here for more info.Īvailability - In Stock - Buy Now for shipping today Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.Īdditional info - Deleted, Sealed, Picture SleeveĬondition - Factory sealed from new. Typically sent to record stores, radio stations and DJs to market the artist, music, or both.Ĭatalogue No - WPCR-13976 (click link for more) Promo - This item is a Promotional Item - Promos or ‘advance’ pressings differ to final or commercial releases, and are often unique. Title - Illuminations (click link for more of the same title) ![]() Sleeve, lyrics, promo stickered obi-strip - sealed from newĪrtist - Josh Groban (click link for complete listing) They Won't Go When I Go and Le Cose Che Sei Per Me with aĬustom stamped inner rim on the disc complete with picture ![]() Promo sample CD album issued to radio stations and reviewersĪhead of the actual release date, including the bonus recordings JOSH GROBAN Illuminations (Sealed 2010 Japanese 15-track ![]()
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