Track Listing

1. Silent Night
2. Little Drummer Boy - Groban, Josh & Andy McKee
3. I'll Be Home For Christmas
4. Ave Maria
5. Angels We Have Heard On High - Groban, Josh & Brian McKnight
6. Thankful
7. Christmas Song
8. What Child Is This
9. First Noel - Groban, Josh & Faith Hill
10. Petit Papa Noel
11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
12. Panis Angelicus
13. O Come All Ye Faithful - Groban, Josh & Mormon Taberbacle Choir

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #863 in Music
• Released on: 2007-12-03
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: CD

Amazon.co.uk Review
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Josh Groban is known as a versatile performer and singer. Here he introduces fans to his festive side with Noel," a collection of cover tunes that run from "the religious to the irreverent". With orchestral backing from the London Symphony Orchestra, Groban croons and soars his way through a varied range of Christmas classics, enlisting the likes of Brian McKnight ("Angels We Have Heard on High"), Faith Hill ("The First Noel"), and a gospel choir directed by Kirk Franklin to help conjure up a warm and soulful vibe. Tracks like "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear", (featuring just voice and piano) and "O Come All Ye Faithful" (with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) should provide a soothing sonic accompaniment for all music fans, no matter what the age range or stylistic leaning. --Danny McKenna

CD Description
American baritone Josh Groban's Christmas-inspired 'Noel' album features festive favourites such as 'Silent Night', 'ItCame Upon A Midnight Clear' and 'Little Drummer Boy'. Sung in Groban's distinctly emotive style, these songs benefit from the accompaniment of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and collaborations with the African Children's Choir. Though many of the songs on 'Noel' touch on the classical repertoire, Groban has stated that his music is purely popular and made with mass appeal in mind, citing Paul Simon and Radiohead as major influences.

Customer Reviews

Absolutely fabulous!
Again, another superb album which is well worth having. From beginning to end, you will have goosebumps. Definitely the best Christmas album I've heard. It's nothing like the compilations churned out year after year. This is pure, emotional Josh at his very best. An absolute 'must have'!

best christmas cd
Got this cd last week while out at Target,Josh has put his own rendition to well known christmas classics. Got to be one of the best Christmas albums yet.A must for any Josh fan.

Groban at his best
This has to be one of my favourite Josh Groban albums..............yes all the tracks are Xmas ones but Josh`s voice is just outstanding. Tracks like Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus showcase his more classical side and his rich baritone voice has so much warmth and depth throughout. The orchestration is superb (London Symphany Orchestra). I can see this album being played constantly throughout the festive season..............curled up in front of a blazing log fire with a glass or two of seasonal cheer.