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Michael Buble - Michael BublePop's rush to raid the cradle continues with this promising, self-titled debut by 25-year-old Canadian singer Michael Bublé. And while the young vocal star's good looks are smart enough for a boy band, his muse seems to have sprung from a more sassy and compelling musical era.
Mentored by Paul Anka (whose 1950s hit "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" is covered in dreamy, cabaret fashion here), Bublé sings in the orbits of Darin and Sinatra, covering swing epoch gems ("Come Fly with Me", "The Way You Look Tonight", "That's All") and rock-era standards (Van Morrison's "Moondance", "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by the Brothers Gibb, Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love") with equal aplomb. David Foster's production is typically slick and played to the back row of the bleachers, but it's informed by smart contexts provided by such arrangers as Johnny Mandel, Randy Waldman and Mike Melvoin. If the choices of material are sometimes staid and predictable, they also give the singer a crucial framework for building toward something more challenging; his is a bright future. --Jerry McCulley... Read More » |
Average User Rating: 80% (66 Reviews) | |
| 5 / 5 | Michael Buble's voice will bowl you over!!!
"kay_bragdon" - 21 April 2003 I am really impressed with this debut CD by major new talent, Michael Buble! After listening to the music clips, I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT!!! This 25 year old Canadian really knows how to swing, and has a voice that easily rivals that of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Co. Michael's love of this type of music is apparent as he sings with such feeling and vitality, and has a charisma all of his own. Michael also puts his stamp on Van Morrison's "Moondance", George Michael's "Kissing A Fool" and Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life". I might even go as far as saying that Michael's versions are even better! Other gems are the Bee Gees hit "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", with Barry Gibb providing background vocals, and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", originally sung by Queen's Freddy Mercury. Another wonderful thing about this album is the superb orchestra, which plays with just as much energy and enthusiasm as Michael. I urge young and old alike to buy this CD - you'll be glad you did! As for me, I love this album so much, that I hope it won't be long before Michael records another! ... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Michael Buble's voice will make you swoon!
"kay_bragdon" - 10 April 2003 After listening to music samples from Michael Buble's self titled, debut album a couple of weeks ago, I just HAD to have it! I instantly fell in love with his voice, even though I'd never heard of him before. His voice is so smooth and romantic, along the lines of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. This album really swings, and every song is brilliantly performed. I think even "Old Blue Eyes" himself would have been impressed! Michael Buble (pronounced Boo-blay) grew up listening to the music of Frank, Dean, Paul Anka, and singers of that genre. This 25 year old Canadian has even put a touch of swing into Van Morrison's "Moondance" and George Michael's "Kissing A Fool". I urge young and old alike to buy this superb album. You'll be glad you did! |
| 5 / 5 | A MUSIC lover's dream come true a treasure!
Sinthia (New York & London) - 14 November 2003 This c.d. stirred emotions in me that can't be described. I found myself near tears during some songs - Buble evokes such passion and feeling, and on other songs he had me literally dancing and feeling as light as a feather. He will move you too. I'm certain that George Michael must approve of the fabulous job done by Buble of Kissing a Fool. Likewise so would Lou Rawls for the splendid rendition of You'll never find another love - and the list goes on and on and climaxes with Barry Gibbs of the BeeGees backing up Buble on the best take of How can you mend a broken heart ever ever ever done..... Buy it, listen to it - this c.d. will move you. It is that good!... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | A new voice for pop/jazz lovers!
Clare H "clarabella" (London, UK) - 13 July 2003 I bought this CD from the recommendation of a swooning friend who had fallen in love with Michael Buble's voice. Buble (pronounced "Boo-Blay" not Bubble). This 25 year old fresh new talent from Vancouver, Canada has produced an album of retakes of tried and tested old favourites, his boyish good looks also help in the overall package. My favourites are Kissing a Fool and How can you mend a broken heart (a remake from the BeeGees) There are times when you tend to compare Michael's voice to Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra, but as you listen, you realise this guy's got IT!! I'm looking forward to more of Michael Buble, but I'm hoping for some original songs!... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | DARE TO COMPARE!
Bristolmum (Bristol) - 11 January 2004 Now we have Jamie, Rod, Robbie and finally a glorious newcomer, Michael Bublé. I own each artists' albums, and it's NO CONTEST, BUBLE' WINS HANDS DOWN for best sound, looks and style. On any album I've ever purchased I normally find a few songs that I really enjoy, and a few I could care less about. The Bublé self titled album is rare in that I enjoy each and every song. His coverage of the variety he's chosen to record is remarkable -- there's no 'imitation' here, just his own brand of interpretation. Songs from Queen, Sinatra, Anka, Bee Gees - all so different, but all done in such a way to make me (who has heard the originals)hear them for the first time (and enjoy the Bublé versions best). Comparisons between Bublé and Sinatra etcetera are inevitable, but I suggest that all the talk of comparison is a unneccesary. He is far beyond that. Gazing into my crysal ball, I'd suggest that in future, it will be Mr. Bublé that aspiring singers will be measured against. I bet my album collection and my future album buying power on it! And I don't play to lose.... Read Full Review » |
RRP
£16.99
Release Date
29 September 2003
Price Range
£6.43 - £12.49