If there is one thing that cannot be denied, it is that Josh Groban has a great voice. Even if some of the songs can sound similiar, but I think that happens to most every atist; there are only so many notes, keys, etc. The disc starts off with "The Wandering Kind (Prelude)" a great instrmental that starts off the mood with some nice piano, and are there bagpipes at beginning, and some harmonica? very light though. Then the next song "Bells of New York City" showcases his voice as he sings of New York around the end of year"with the bells of New York City singing around" with a nice string section and steady piano playing the right notes at the right time. However, there is something about "Galileo (Someone like You)" that sounds better with the light string section helping you feel light and ready to fly,dripping with sentimentality and sincerity it makes one feel good.He sings a little higher at the end which is a nice touch. There are always several songs that are sung in Latin, and "L'ora Dell'Addio" is the first selection on this album where it is done. The next song segues nicely from the latin aside and has a positive message which is to let your spirit shine, and do not keep your light "Hidden Away." Make sure you do not regret not doing something, do not let a chance pass you by, and try not to leave words unsaid that should be. "Au Jardin Des Sans-Pourquoi" is the next selection sung in latin verse, with its instrumentals behind his powerful tenor reinforcing his wonderful voice and lower keys in the back. "Higher Window" seems like it is referring to heaven or another being, because he sings "There is a light from a higher window, shining down on you tonight.." addressing how heavenly this union may be, so much to where it is surreal. "If I Walk Away" is the next song which has some nice instrumental, and backing choir vocals; by the 2 minute mark his voice takes flight and the pace picks up a little, there is a light choir in the background singing his echo of walk away, but is at the right volume for effect. "Love Only Knows" follows with the question of the relationship ending and the keeper of that secret is love, as he sings in the chorus "Love only knows if we'll give in to fear/ and choose life undercover/she said love only knows if it's special enough/ that we'll choose one another, choose each other." I think I remember the next song being one of my favorites with a nice string section opening the song and a light, percussive marcher's attack. The sound is spacious and ominous, and gives the image of Groban singing in this huge valley, the instrumentals are great with the tempo changing several times throughout,and there is a latin beat, that goes with the lyrics sung in latin, the first two selections were more classical, and did not have the latin flavor that this one has. Oh, by the way, the song was called "Voce Existe Em Mim." The next song is very sentimental and focuses on the struggles of family members without their loved ones who are shipped overseas in the song "War At Home" with a light percussive beat in the background and sincere delivery and powerful vocals There is a choir that comes in about a minute and a half before the song ends while the violin comes in loud and clear for effect, and the message that those of you who are missing someone overseas are not alone. "London Hymn" follows with the choir at the forefront holding the temple until Groban comes to take the reins, but gives them their space, and gives listeners an oppurtunity to enjoy both forces of vocalics. The last song is called "Straight to You," which ends on a nice somber note, and focuses on love and its tender trap, caught enraptured in her love. Best Songs: The Wandering Kind(Prelude), Galileo (Someone Like You), Hidden Away, Au Jardin Des Sans-Pourqoui, If I Walk Away, Love Only Knows, Voce Existe Em Mim, War At Home, and London Hymn. Though the last song is not that bad, but not my favorite.
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