Love [Milky White Vinyl] [B&N Exclusive]

by Michael Buble

Overview

On the surface, the title of Michael Buble's tenth studio album, 2018's Love, announces a swinging collection of standards and originals all thematically centered on themes of romance, fidelity, and desire. That said, it could also speak to two heart-wrenching years leading up to Love, during which time the singer's then three-year-old son was diagnosed with liver cancer and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Prior to the release of Love, Buble even intimated in an interview that, in light of his son's illness, he might be ready to retire. All these notions of love and the stakes that drive our passionate emotions are redolent on the album, whose brightly swinging and upbeat production via longtime mentor David Foster belies the personal turmoil of Buble's private life. Which isn't to say that Love is a sad album. These are lush arrangements (split between big band, small group, and orchestra) via Foster and pianist Alan Broadbent that showcase Buble's warm vocals. Much of it evokes the classic '40s and '50s pop Buble so clearly admires. His supple voice is backed throughout by his snappy ensemble, featuring pros like Weather Report drummer Peter Erskine, noted Diana Krall bassist Ben Wolfe, longtime Buble associate pianist Alang Chang, and others. There are also two gorgeous duets, including a charming take on "La Vie en Rose" with acclaimed vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant and a heartfelt rendition of "Help Me Make It Through the Night" with Loren Allred. As with past albums, there are also nods to contemporary pop music, represented here by the catchy, boy band-esque Charlie Puth co-write "Love You Anymore." Similarly, Buble draws upon his experience as a parent with the heartfelt adult contemporary ballad "Forever Now," in which he sings "You know as well as anybody how tough this life can be/But you've got so much strength inside you/A strength I pray you'll never need." Primarily, Love builds upon Buble's own strengths, as he dives into the Louis Prima-style jump blues of "Such a Night," evokes Frank Sinatra's of-the-cuff elan with the Deluxe Edition bonus track "I Get a Kick Out of You," and even manages to sidestep comparisons to Nat King Cole as he conjures his own brand of vocal magic on "Unforgettable." In many ways, Love is the epitome of the kind of traditional big-band pop album that Buble has been honing for over a decade. The difference here is that the heart of the album lies not only in his immense vocal skill, but in his moving devotion to his son, his family, and his fans. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	11/16/2018
Label:	Reprise
UPC:	0093624903413

Tracks

1. When I Fall in Love
2. I Only Have Eyes for You
3. Love You Anymore
4. La Vie en Rose
5. My Funny Valentine
6. Such a Night
7. Forever Now
8. Help Me Make It Through the Night
9. Unforgettable
10. When You're Smiling
11. Where or When

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Buble   Primary Artist,Vocals
Ryan Whyman   Accordion
Robert Schaer   Soloist,Trumpet,Trombone
Jason Goldman   Conductor
David Hage   Conductor
Craig Polasko   Bass
Luke Maurer   Cello
Jochem van der Saag   Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer
Jochen Van Der Saag   Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer
Johan Carlsson   Keyboards,Guitar (Electric)
Stephen Dress   Bass
Zoltan Maga   Violin,Soloist
Kye Palmer   Soloist,Trumpet
Cecile McLorin Salvant   Featured Artist
Loren Allred   Featured Artist
Charlie Puth   Vocals (Background)
Dean Parks   Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Ramon Stagnaro   Guitar (Acoustic)
Michael Thompson   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Alan Chang   Piano
Graham Dechter   Guitar
Dan Higgins   Soloist,Saxophone
Alyssa Park   Violin
Timothy Loo   Cello
Ryan Shaw   Drums
Shalini Vijayan   Violin
Peter Erskine   Drums
David Foster   Piano,Accordion,Keyboards
Rafael Padilla   Percussion
Chris Walden   Strings
Everton Nelson   Orchestra Leader
Chuck Berghofer   Bass
Ben Wolfe   Bass
Jeff Hamilton   Drums

Technical Credits

Matt Dyson   Assistant Engineer
Billy Centenaro   Assistant Engineer
Gabe Burch   Assistant Engineer
Carlos Gardel Rolando Lattes   Composer
Evaan Kherjai   Photography
Ilsey Juber   Composer
Jason Goldman   Arranger,Producer
Katherine Frangetis-Tempesta   A&R
Sandee Bathgate   A&R
Alfredo Le Pera   Composer
Louis Louiguy   Composer
Jochem van der Saag   Design,Mixing,Arranger,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Sound Design,Digital Engineer,String Arrangements
Mario Battistella   Composer
Jonna Terrasi   A&R
Scott Harris   Composer
Jonathan Allen   Engineer
Maria Azumendi   Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Jochen Van Der Saag   Mixing,Arranger,Producer
Leo Sujatovich   Orchestral Arrangements
Johan Carlsson   Arranger,Composer
Lucy Whalley   Orchestra Contractor
Tyler Shields   Assistant Engineer
Julian Peploe   Design,Art Direction
Ryan Lerman   Composer
Norman Wonderly   Creative Director
Jeremy Miller   Engineer
Ryan Enockson   Engineer,Digital Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Louiguy   Composer
Olivier Bassil   Music Coordinator
Charlie Puth   Composer
Mark Fisher   Composer
Sebastian Schon   Composer
Jorge Vivo   Engineer,Digital Engineer
Alan Chang   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Alan Broadbent   Arranger,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Dave Pierce   Arranger,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Marguerite Monnot   Composer
Timothy Loo   Contractor
Tom Jackson   Composer
Brian Warwick   Engineer
William Ross   Arranger,Orchestration,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Brendan Dekora   Engineer
Steve Genewick   Engineer
Al Dubin   Composer
Kris Kristofferson   Composer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Lincoln Chase   Composer
David Foster   Arranger,Producer,Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Michael Buble   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Chris Walden   Arranger,Orchestration,String Arrangements,Strings Orchestrator
Al Schmitt   Mixing
Victor Young   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Vlado Meller   Mastering
Irving Gordon   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Joe Goodwin   Composer
Larry Shay   Composer
Edith Piaf   Composer
Ben Foster   Engineer
Ed Cherney   Engineer
Lorenz Hart   Composer