Returning to his roots, he duets with the incomparable Andrea Bocelli on the soaring, all-Italian “We Will Meet Once Again,” a solid testament to Groban’s massive cross-genre appeal. Meanwhile, original love song “More of You” sees him accompanied by electronic atmospherics that lean more toward Pop than his traditional fare, but it works beautifully, and it will make you want to grab your most beloved and hold them tight. Leaving no stone or style untouched, Groban dons cowboy boots and leans himself toward the Country spectrum on the reflective love song “99 Years,” an apropos duet with Nashville sweetheart Jennifer Nettles, one of a few select performers who can easily soar alongside Groban, vocally speaking. Ultimately, he returns to the classic symphonics and piano accompaniments on the massively powerful “Bigger Than Us,” an anthemic admission that feeling small happens to the best of us and it’s okay to admit when we need help. Here, guitars enter the mix and create a wall of sound that is as inspiring as it is uplifting, and the perfect note to end on.
Here’s the thing about Bridges: you’d better love a great love song, a cinematically sweeping symphonic accompaniment, and a truly killer pair of pipes. If velvety smooth, soaring vocal theatrics from one of the best in the biz are not your thing, well, why not? There’s a reason that Groban is one of the best-selling artists of our time and possesses such an astounding crossover appeal: no matter the genre or the language, the man can sing! Bridges is a great testament to this, a gentle blend of original material and already beloved favorites from the likes of Snow Patrol, Celine Dion, and beyond.
For the first time in 14 years, Andrea Bocelli is releasing an album of new material, Si, a collection of 16 new songs, including duets with Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Josh Groban, and more. 'Bridges' The New Album Available Now! The Wait is over! Get 'Bridges' The New Album from Josh Groban now at Sep. Josh Groban and Schuyler Helford are all smiles together on the red carpet at the 2018 Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday (June 10) in New York City.
If you are not already a fan there is no reason that, after just one listen, you won’t want to cross the bridge into fandom. (Bad pun very much intended.) Come on-board and join us! CrypticRock give Josh Groban’s Bridges 4.5 of 5 stars. Purchase Bridges.