Closer [ECD] by Josh Groban (CD, Nov-2003, Warner Bros. Records Record Label)

This is my first Josh Groban CD and what an excellent choice for my first time introduction to this amazing artist. I'm not really a big opera fan but after listening to these beautiful songs Josh has won me over. My favorite of these renditions is Mi Mancherai. This song brought tears to my eyes with it's simplicity and beauty. The sound of that wonderful violin weaving it's way around Josh's incredible voice is just mesmerizing. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Per Te is another of my favorites followed by Oceano. And of course I shouldn't forget his renditions in English which are just as lovely and it's hard to pick a favorite from the group of My Confession, When You Say You Love Me, Broken Vow, Remember When It Rained and last but certainly not least the inspiring (uplifting) You Raise Me Up. I definitely recommend this CD, particularly to a budding Josh Groban fan!