Michael Buble - To Be Loved (LP)

Vocalist Michael Buble's 2013 studio album, To Be Loved, is a slick and classy Bob Rock-produced affair that follows up his hit 2011 holiday album, Christmas, and once again showcases the Canadian crooner's take on swinging pop music. Most longtime Buble fans will have a sense of what to expect here and, in that sense, should be quite pleased with the album. As with previous Buble releases, To Be Loved finds the vocalist tackling a handful of American Popular Song standards and some more contemporary pop covers. This time around, Buble even peppers the album with a few very vintage '60s soul-sounding numbers. To these ends, Buble kicks things off with a brightly swinging take on "You Make Me Feel So Young," turns in a neo-soul version of the Bee Gees "To Love Somebody," and digs deep into Smokey Robinson's "Who's Lovin' You." Also adding flavor here are a few guest appearances including duets with actress Reese Witherspoon, Bryan Adams, and the Puppini Sisters. As with Buble's last few albums, he gets some co-writing credits, with songs like the sunshine pop-sounding, 'It's a Beautiful Day," and the atmospheric orchestral ballad, "I Got It Easy," registering as two of his best originals. Ultimately, To Be Loved isn't just a perfect showcase for Buble's voice, it's also one of his most diverse and enjoyable albums. ~ Matt Collar Format: Vinyl Genre: Pop, Jazz Remember, for our lowest prices, always order directly from our official JocoRecords website! Track Listing: A.1        You Make Me Feel So YoungA.2        It's A Beautiful DayA.3        To Love SomebodyA.4        Who's Lovin' YouA.5        Something StupidA.6        Come Dance With MeA.7        Close Your EyesB.1        After AllB.2        Have I Told You Lately That I Love YouB.3        To Be LovedB.4        You've Got A Friend In MeB.5        Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)B.6        I Got It EasyB.7        Young At Heart