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Josh Groban Reinvents Self as Singer-Songwriter on Illuminations
Metro Canada
November 17, 2010
By Graham Rockingham

Josh Groban
Album: Illuminations
Label: Warner
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The shy guy with the magical voice cuts ties with David Foster, moves from California to New York, joins forces with rock producer Rick Rubin and becomes a singer-songwriter. Judging by the strongest of his new songs — Bells of New York City — Josh likes the new surroundings.

This CD would have been better if it had stuck to the original plan, presenting Groban as a folky balladeer. It works on tracks like Higher Window.

Outstanding track: If I Walk Away

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