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Closer | 
 enlarge | Artist: Josh Groban
Label: Wea
Category: Music
Buy New: $31.99
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 393149
Format: Limited Edition, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 4943674049776
ASIN: B00015BIVO
Release Date: February 17, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | Oceano | | • | My Confession | | • | Mi Mancherai | | • | Si Volvieras As A Mi | | • | When You Say You Love Me | | • | Per Te | | • | All Improvisoam | | • | Broken Vow | | • | Caruso | | • | Remember When It Rained | | • | Hymne A L' Amour | | • | You Rais Eme Up | | • | Never Let Go | | • | She's Out Of My Life |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Album Description
Japanese edition of the acclaimed vocalist's sophomore album features 14 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'She's Out Of My Life', plus enhanced material including a link to Josh Groban's fan club. 143 Records/Reprise. 2004.
Album Details
Jaqpanese Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Josh Groban....extended edition May 10, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A special treat for Josh's favorite country to visit, this Japanese release has extra tracks not available in America unless you're a part of his fanclub.
Everything else about the CD is exactly the same as the American Closer release, a stunning companion album to the immensely popular debut album from 2002. With depth and clarity Josh Groban invites his fans to understand his own unique musicality, introducing his own lyrics, composition, and choice of guest artists like Deep Forest. Bravo Josh!
Reaching higher March 23, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Josh's first album was fabulous, and I highly recommend it, but "Closer" allows him a chance to work with his new range and explore the industry a little, taking a bigger part in his career by trying his hand at songwriting and playing the piano as his own accompanist. He has continued to reach with his voice, truly earning the title "tenor in training" so many have worked to give him in the time since his first album. Closer also features some wonderful songs with other big names such as Joshua Bell, and the mix of languages is stunning.
A self confessed fan of sad songs, several of the tracks have darker themes, but the passion Josh sings with draws you in and makes it worth it. This CD never fails to cheer me up, relax me, or help me release after a hard day. It is well worth the money, no matter the version you order. (The internet version has 17 tracks, including a cover of "My December" that is quite good.)
 Josh Groban is Transitioning March 18, 2005
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
Yes, success has spoiled Josh Groban. Having wonderful songwriters to do material suited for his voice wasn't enough. Early success without the pain of working for recognition has spoiled the boy wonder. Now he has to be his own songwriter.
The result is "Closer."
This CD is so depressing you really don't want it around if you're feeling down at all. Included is a CD you can watch with Josh Groban getting dressed and made up for his photo shoot (in France?). The weather is overcast and dull. That's pretty much a harbinger of things to come because so is this CD.
While I think "Per Te" is good, and "My Confession" is really good, the rest is so bad I can't rescue it.
Two Bonus Cuts don't Help March 15, 2005
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Josh Groban's "Closer" is not worth the money. The two bonus cuts (added to his original album) aren't even in his key. Maybe that explains why he sounded so absolutely awful in "Live at the Greek," he continues to strain his voice to sing vocals that aren't written for him. Groban's own songwriting attempts fall flat and end up with depressing lyrics. If you do not have his albums, buy the first one or the first concert DVD set. Save your money on this tripe.
 Not Josh Groban's Best March 11, 2005
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Josh Groban was "born" with a beautiful voice. His first CD and first concert DVD were wonderful and I have them both. With "Closer" Groban breaks out as a songwriter too. However, he is not a talented songwriter and that should be left to the pro's. His material is dull and depressing. The highlights of this CD are Per Te, Mi Morena, and My confession. The worst is Never Let Go with Deep Forest. His choice of guests just keeps getting more wierd. This CD has a depressing look and sound. With Groban you always get the full package.
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