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Josh Groban is making it hard for anybody who can't say "classical crossover" without smirking to maintain an acceptable level of snobbery. Awake, his third studio disc and arguably his most personal--he co-wrote four tracks and favors his native English over Italian--boasts as many bold names as any tricked-out hip-hop disc: Dave Matthews, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Imogen Heap, and Herbie Hancock contribute in various capacities, and a slew of behind-the-scenes collaborators best known for their work in mainstream pop circles deepen the dimensions of a style widely considered claustrophobic. For all the studio doors that got opened to create Awake, though, Groban's signature sound never once slipped out to take the air; "the voice"--that hypnotic, spun-silk wonder of an instrument--is as concentrated as ever, and Awake, in addition to showing off its many splendors, serves as a vehicle for parading its versatility around. While "Un Giorno Per Noi," the deeply romantic theme to the 1968 film Romeo E Giulietta, delivers the Groban that fueled the sale of 16 million previous discs to soft-hearted fans, "Machine," with Hancock, gives up a new form of funk: dignified, classy, and surprisingly unstiff. --Tammy La Gorce

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 10, 2008 Type: User Review Awake

This CD is so beautiful, he has an incredible voice and I think that this is my favorite CD of his.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 02, 2008 Type: User Review Thats my boy Josh

There are no words to describe Josh Groban. He is phenmoninal! It doesn't matter he doesn't sing in English, just so long as he sings. My favorite is...When You Say You Love Me. His voice just lifts you up.
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 15, 2008 Type: User Review Great Music

The CD AWAKE is one of the best I have ever listened to. Thank you for the quality of this CD
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 10, 2008 Type: User Review Not his best, but definitly worth buying

I really think Josh's all time BEST is his CD, "CLOSER," but this one is still a good one. My ratings for his CD's are as follows: "Closer," His self entitled debut album "Josh Groban," and then his newest CD, "Awake."
I wouldn't say Awake...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 20, 2008 Type: User Review Josh Needs a new vocal coach.

I saw Josh on Jay Leno tonight and had to see if his performance was a one-off or a pattern. Unfortunately, he sounds as if his tongue is halfway down his throat on this album. I compared his albums side-by-side, and his tone has definitely...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 20, 2008 Type: User Review Amazing voice

Arrived ahead of schedule and in great condition. i bought this for my wife and she loves everything about it.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 15, 2008 Type: User Review Poor song selection

I own Groban's first two albums and really like them, but this album leaves me cold. The song selection doesn't show off his vocal talent; many of the songs are bland, with childish or poor lyrics. His Spanish pronunciation is a bit off in this...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 22, 2008 Type: User Review Josh Groban rocks!

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Josh Groban's music can only be described as 'beautiful'. Even the selections that are not in English just grab hold of you and make you want to listen over and over. I can only describe it by saying that it touches my heart in a...
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 13, 2008 Type: User Review Loved it!

I first saw and heard Josh on the Jimmy Kimmel show during the Matt Daemon love skit. I bought the album based on the show and my sister's recommendation. The album is very enchanting. My favorite song is So She Dances; its so beautiful.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 13, 2008 Type: User Review THE BEST!!

No one and I mean NO ONE tops Josh Groban! His voice is that of perfection. He never disappoints me. And he the sweetest person there is. So very appreciative of his fans!
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