Michael Buble's third major US release (including the mostly live COME FLY WITH ME) stays on message--this young Canadian loves the lush, swaying music of his parents' and grandparents' generations. Buble's albums, however, are much more than mere back-in-the-day exercises. The production and arranging of David Foster (Celine Dion, Josh Groban) is eclectic in a way that firmly places the tunes at the dawn of the 21st century, and, more importantly, Buble possesses the chops and sense of style to re-imagine the adult-contemporary vocal genre in a distinctive manner. In addition to standards by Gershwin and Porter, Buble embraces a variety of sounds, from Motown ("How Sweet It Is") to bossa nova ("Quando, Quando, Quando" with Nelly Furtado) to the Beatles ("Can't Buy Me Love" with a "She Loves You" tag). With his smooth croon and charming persona, Buble is a natural performer, and, for fans of fearlessly romantic and infectiously swinging music, IT'S TIME is a sure bet.

Import version of this out-of-print in the US Special Edition. Young crooner Michael Buble delivers an album of love songs as powerful as chocolate and candlelight. From covers such as Ray Charles' You Don't Know Me' to 'Home', penned by Buble and Amy Foster-Gillies, the album is a romantic treat. With total sales of his CDs and DVDs in the U.S. well over 1 million units, plus glowing reviews and standing ovations everywhere, Buble is set for an even bigger and better year.

Special Edition has 2 extra tracks and special Digipak packaging. Warner. 2005.


  Essential Neil Diamond CD
  by Neil Diamond
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This 2005 set repackages 2001's excellent 2-CD set, THE ESSENTIAL NEIL DIAMOND, and includes a bonus, hour-long DVD of Diamond live in concert. The two-disc set chronologically traces the Brooklyn native's career path over the span of four decades. Packed with mono versions of classic '60s hits, Disc One alone would be a considerable canon for the average musician, thanks to songs like "Solitary Man," "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," "Kentucky Woman," "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon," "Sweet Caroline," and "I'm A Believer." For Diamond, this was just a start, as he leapt to MOR god-like status via his duet with fellow Erasmus High alumnus Barbra Streisand ("You Don't Bring Me Flowers") and other sentimental sides including "Heartlight," "Love On The Rocks," "September Morn," and the patriotic anthem "America".

A number of in-concert cuts--especially the ones on the DVD--quickly dispel any doubts that Diamond's skills are equally as impressive on stage as they are in the studio. One listen to live favorites like "He Aint' Heavy He's My Brother," "Shilo," and "Brooklyn Roads" cinches Diamond's legacy as an American musical treasure.

  Harmony CD
  by Priests
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Category Rock/Pop, Classical, Easy Listening, New Age, Rock, Romantic Period, Classical Period, Baroque Period, Song, Classical Vocal Crossover, Aria, Motet, Mass, Oratorio, Hymn, Chorus, Sacred Music, Gloria, Mass Ordinary, Popular Song, Prayer

  I'm In The Mood For Love: The Most Romantic Melodies Of All Time CD
  by Kenny G
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Featuring both expected choices like Paul McCartney's deathless "Yesterday" and Sammy Kahn's "It Had To Be You," plus more offbeat entries like James Blunt's hit "You're Beautiful" and Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up," Kenny G's THE MOST ROMANTIC MELODIES OF ALL TIME finds the smooth-jazz sax master doing what he does best--that is, providing nearly flawless renderings of the most infectious and relaxing melodies around.

Personnel: Kenny G (saxophone); Ramon Stagnaro (nylon-string guitar); Walter Afanasieff (keyboards, programming); Brian Bromberg (bass instrument); David Stone (bass guitar); Peter Erskine, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums).

  Ultimate Manilow CD
  by Barry Manilow
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Barry Manilow's commercial heyday may have been confined from the mid-'70s to early '80s, but the true testament to his unflagging popularity is the fact that this 2002 compilation debuted in the Top 5 of Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. This 20-pack of classic pop features all of the Brooklyn native's big hits starting with the 1974 chart-topper "Mandy" right through t o 1982's "Somewhere Down The Road". Anyone who remotely remembers the '70s will feel like they've stepped into a time machine when they hear radio staples like "It's A Miracle", "Looks Like We Made It", "Can't Smile Without You" and "Copacabana (At The Copa)".

Widely recognized for multiple talents that include formidable musical chops, production skills, and song writing, Manilow's genius can be heard in his use of a Chopin prelude in "Could It Be Magic," and in the melancholy "When October Goes," featuring Johnny Mandel lyrics donated by his widow. Manilow's eye for a great song also found him scoring great chart success with songs written by others including Beach Boy Bruce Johnston's "I Write The Songs" and former Mott The Hoople frontman Ian Hunter's "Ships".

  Definitive Hits CD
  by Herb Alpert
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Before his run at the top of the easy-listening charts, Herb Alpert was already a music-industry veteran, writing and producing hits for Sam Cooke and Jan & Dean. Alpert also deserves a place in history as co-founder and owner of A&M Records, one of the most successful independent labels of all time. A solid 20-track compilation spanning Alpert's career, DEFINITIVE HITS covers the trumpeter/singer/label executive's glory years--the 1961-'68 stretch between "The Lonely Bull" and the Burt Bacharach-penned vocal showcase "This Guy's in Love with You." However, it also conveniently gathers material from the post-Tijuana Brass period when Alpert specialized in easy-listening fusion hits like the disco-tinged jazz-funk of 1979's "Rise" and the adult-contemporary R&B of 1987's "Diamonds," which features A&M Records' then-new star Janet Jackson on lead vocals. But, of course, the real meat of the collection is the brilliantly arranged suburban exotica of "Spanish Flea," "A Taste of Honey," and "Whipped Cream," along with other fine examples of Alpert's Latin-tinged pop.

Digitally remastered using 20-bit remastering technology by Doug Sax and Robert Hadley (The Mastering Lab, Los Angeles, California).


  Heart And Soul Guitar CD
  by Tony Mottola
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Recorded between 1967 and 1983. Includes liner notes by Robbie Baldock.

Al Casamenti, Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar); Dick Hyman (Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Joe Venuto (vibraphone); Bob Haggart (bass); Irv Cottler, Bobby Rosengarden (drums).
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Producers: Enoch Light, Joe Malin.
Compilation producers: Cary E. Mansfield, Marty Wekser.
Arrangers: Christopher Dedrick; Lew Davies; Dick Hyman; Jeff Hest; Tony Mottola.
Personnel includes: Tony Mottola (arranger, acoustic & electric guitars);