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It's no coincidence that Michael Bublé's new album starts with just his voice and some fingersnaps on "The Best Is Yet to Come," a song made famous by Frank Sinatra. The Canadian smoothie looks longingly towards early-'60s Vegas, an impression quickly reinforced when a boisterous horn section makes its grand entrance, about 20 seconds into the track. That Bublé means business is confirmed by the second cut, a fast-paced take on Henry Mancini's "It Had Better Be Tonight," and of course by the CD's very title, another song identified with Sinatra as his cockiest. There are just a few sidesteps from the retro formula that's served Bublé so well so far: a languid duet with Brazilian star Ivan Lins on the bossa "Wonderful Tonight," a gospel choir on "That's Life." Interestingly, Bublé co-wrote the best of those sidesteps, "Everything," a Norah Jones-esque number that alluringly harks back to sunny '70s pop. It's also the only song on the album produced by Bob Rock (best known for his work with Metallica), sending out a strong signal that Bublé should reach out to unlikely collaborators more often. --Elisabeth Vincentelli More Music from Michael Bublé 
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 Customer Reviews 
As You Like It
Rating: 4
Buble's latest satisfies his fans and makes a great gift. While not a BIG fan I enjoyed listening to this CD, all tracks. Nice selections and typically well done. Fits his vocal range and voice.
Why does this album "thtink" so badly?
Rating: 1
I've been a Michael Buble fan for a while. Although I love his music, the lisp on this album is so distracting that I can't enjoy his great voice. I've seen him interviewed, and he doesn't seem to lisp when he speaks. If it's a real problem, I'm afraid it will be an awful end to a promising career. If intentional, call it irrethponthible (and insulting to the innocent buyers of this album). If I consider buying his future albums, I'll preview them first. Do yourself a favor and listen to this one before you buy.
Top of the Line
Rating: 5
Michael Buble is the leader of the pack when it comes to vocals. His rich warm voice, his appropriate choice of songs to sing! You can't ask for more. Unless you're asking for more of him singing, that is!
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