Aficionados of classical-pop singer Groban's mellifluous voice will be impressed with his third album's skillfully made, richly varied set of new songs.
| Nino Rota | Composer |
| David Foster | Arranger, Producer, Audio Production |
| Claudia Brant | Composer |
| Glen Ballard | Producer, Audio Production |
| John Brough | Engineer |
| David Campbell | Orchestral Arrangements |
| Scott Campbell | Engineer |
| Marius de Vries | Composer, Programming, Producer, Engineer, Orchestral Arrangements, Audio Production |
| Humberto Gatica | Producer, Engineer |
| Mark Hammond | Composer |
| Marco Marinangeli | Composer |
| George Marino | Mastering |
| Alejandro Rodriguez | Engineer |
| Guy Sigsworth | Vocal Producer |
| Simon Hale | String Arrangements |
| Eric Mouquet | Arranger, Composer, Producer, Audio Production |
| William Ross | Arranger, String Conductor |
| Greg Adams | Horn Arrangements |
| John Ondrasik | Composer |
| Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff | Art Direction |
| Dave Bassett | Composer |
| David Channing | Engineer |
| Chris Elliott | Orchestral Arrangements |
| Imogen Heap | Composer, Programming, Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation |
| Alexis Smith | Programming, Effects Programming |
| Andy Selby | Composer |
| Andrea Sandrei | Composer |
| Asher Lenz | Composer |
| Josh Groban | Arranger, Composer, Producer |
| Matty Green | Digital Editing |
| Debbi Datz Pyle | String Contractor |
| Jeff Cohen | Composer |
| Ellen Wakayama | Art Direction |
| Lawrence Kusik | Composer |
| David Romano | Vocal Coach |
| Matt Taylor | Art Direction |
| Jason Boshoff | Programming |
| Adam Crossley | Composer |
| Thomas Salter | Composer |
| Gina Zimmitti | String Contractor |
| Tawgs Salter | Arranger, Programming, Producer, Engineer |
| Gary Thomsa | Engineer |
| Jochem van der Saag | Programming, Engineer, Sound Design |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
Josh Groban is the best singer/musician of our age, bar none. But why doesn't he record two CDs...one for people who love his music and speak Italian and one for people like me who love his music but speak and understand only English? I would love to enjoy the words to ALL the songs Josh records, but as it is I understand just half of them. I won't be buying Awake as Christmas gifts this year. I'd feel cheated, paying full price for a CD but "getting" only half the songs on one.
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Posted September 11, 2011
It is perfect.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album was less than okay for me. The music did not appeal to me that much. In fact, I've played it only twice. The songs do not invite me to listen again, even though Josh's voice is always tremendous.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Though Josh Groban is a fine vocalist, his music does not, in its own right, deserve to be called pop by today's standards. Overall, pop genre or no pop genre, he is still lacking as a musician. He, and his music, are dull. To his credit, though, he could be upwards of great. He needs to work on his insight of music and people and even emotional ups and downs. He is too practiced and polished to seem relateable and unique.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Josh has done it again with his third album release, Awake. This album has so much of Josh the man on it, it makes you feel even closer to who he is as a person. He either co-wrote or co-produced every one of the tracks on the album. If you don't have the special edition, you are missing out on the most beautiful song he's ever done, Awake. This song is written from the heart of Josh. I recommend: February Song, Now or Never, Lullaby, Machine, and Awake. However, the whole album is beautiful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album is outstanding!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Awake is such a beautifully composed album. Josh has blown me away again! I love all the tracks on this album. His voice is just so powerful and touching. The song "Awake" makes me tear up inside.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I love this CD!!!! I listen to it everyday to & from work, & have NOT gotten tired of it yet. I would HIGHLY recommend.
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Posted October 1, 2010
So She Dances and You Are Loved(Don't Give Up) are amazing songs! Josh Groban is just... amazing.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is one of my all-time favorite CDs! Josh Groban is so great! I've only been to one of his concerts, but it was awesome. My favorite song on this CD is "February Song". Josh Groban has such a moving voice--it's no wonder he was able to replace Andrea Bocelli to sing The National Anthom at the Suber Bowl when he was only sixteen! I read that after he sang it, the entire arena was dead-quiet for a couple seconds, they were so shocked that a sixteen-year-old could sing *that* well. Then they clapped so much, the sound was deafening. Josh Groban has been an excellent singer since he was only sixteen!! and has only improved since then.
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Posted October 1, 2010
The review of this CD written by "Felicia, a music lover from Orlando" and titled "Groban Losing It!" is absolutely incorrect. This is Josh's best CD ever!The songs he wrote are beautiful and he is absolutely NOT going towards the rock genre of music. The songs are wonderful and his voice is magnificent. If you are deciding whether or not to buy this album, DO NOT listen to any reviews that say the CD is bad. Josh Groban is still just as good of a singer if not better than he was in his other CDs.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I was weary of this CD when it first came out and wasn't sure how it would fare against his other outstanding albums because I had heard this album would be a bit different. However, from the moment I first listened to this album I thought it was his best work to date. His vocals are incredible and the songs he chose on this album are extremely touching and well written. I cannot get enough of this album and cannot wait for a new one!!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
All of Josh Groban's CDs are excellent, including this one. It has a bit of a different style to it but that makes the music even better. If you are a fan of Josh Groban. I highly recommend this CD. If you haven't heard Josh Groban's music before but like singers such as Five For Fighting, I highly recommend this CD to you also.
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Posted October 1, 2010
An absolutely incredible voice this young man has...The pure richness, depth and expression he brings out in each song is breathtaking...Once again, Thank You for sharing with us!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I love the music. It has a certain feel and energy that is impossible to creat or mime by anybody but Josh Groban.
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Posted October 1, 2010
JG's voice is a weapon of mass seduction. Everytime he opens his mouth, a heavenly sound comes out. This new CD will not disappoint. I wasn't a Grobanite before this CD but AWAKE one has made me a convert. Josh is the best male singer of his generation. I loved the songs In Her Eyes, You are Loved, February Song, Awake (from the bonus DVD edition).
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Posted October 1, 2010
Ok, now that I ahve my fangirly scream out of my system, I must say this: Any, and repeat, ANY, Josh Groban CD is going to be awesome! I haven't bought the CD yet, but I sure will! YOU ROCK JOSH!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Josh's new cd is absolutely amazing!! He is one of the artists who is never afraid to push or break the boundaries. You can hear the dedication and practice he puts into his music through his vocals. I am not one to waste my money on cds, seeing as most of the time there are only 2-3 good songs on each one, but ALL of Josh's tracks are incredible. I recommend buying it as soon as you can, you WILL NOT be disappointed.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This CD triggered something in my heart and it wasn't an artery. I'm still alive (thank goodness). These songs are beautiful and the flow of the songs are slow and lovable. I had to look up the translated lyrics to english. I loved seeing how the music fit the lyrics and how Josh Groban's amazing voice flooded my soul. Everyone is listening to it (I love propaganda)! So jump on the bandwagon and listen to this CD!!!!! ***CAUTION: You might cry***
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Posted October 1, 2010
And with his latest, "Awake," Josh Groban has lost me as a fan. Following the hideous "Live at the Greek", Groban provides more croaking and even more mediocre songwriting (his). The duets are sad, with Groban attempting even more of a crossover to rock. His voice and his talents lie elsewhere. He's a stiff and more formal performer. His vocal range is not attuned to rock, nor is his personality. He just comes off as the odd duck trying to become a swan. I just wish he would have stayed in his own pond. He was marvelous in his first two CD's his first performance on PBS. I own all of those. Early great success, which I feel he worked hard for and definitely earned, has unfortunately gone to his head. And it's a waste of his vocal talents.
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Editorial Reviews
Barnes & Noble - EJ Johnson
Drawing on the gifts of artists like Dave Matthews and Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik, and enlisting talents as disparate as Herbie Hancock and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Josh Groban reaches new heights with his third album, Awake. Groban's large cadre of fans have eagerly anticipated this follow-up to 2003's Closer, and Awake doesn't meddle with its predecessor's formula. Once again Groban is paired with hitmaking producer David Foster, and he assays a varied set of soaring, lyrical songs in number of languages, some written by Groban himself. The guest stars, while never overshadowing the young crooner, add both variety and the deft touch of experience -- on the pair ...