Josh Groban Noel
This is another two-thumbs up for Josh Groban! It’s a classic album to add the warmth of the season’s sprit. It’s a perfect gift to a loved one and family members. He really has the capacity to move the listeners with his vocal range and of course, with an amazing collaboration with David Foster and great musicians like Brian McKnight and Faith Hill. People would still buy this album in the years to come. It’s timeless.
This is an eclectic mix of traditional hymns and carols, with only two songs straying from that overall theme. The holiday favorite “I’ll be Home For Christmas” is given a contemporary, yet desperate sound as messages to and from those serving in the armed services are weaved between the verses and choruses. Grobin’s deep passionate voice only adds to the gloomy feel of someone who is far away from the ones he loves during the holidays.