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Crazy Love
Jazz · 2010

Crazy Love

Polished big-band arrangements meet contemporary pop sensibilities. A lush, romantic collection of standards and originals anchored by a rich, velvet baritone.

May 14, 2010 · 143 Records

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Crazy Love is the sonic equivalent of a perfectly tailored tuxedo: it is timeless, sophisticated, and carries an effortless swagger. Michael Bublé manages to bridge the gap between the golden age of the Rat Pack and the high-gloss production of the 21st century. The album feels expensive, with every brass swell and string flourish placed with surgical precision to maximize emotional impact. It is an album that understands the theater of romance, moving from the exuberant, finger-snapping joy of its lead singles to the vulnerable, hushed tones of its more intimate ballads.

Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive brass section entry on 'Haven't Met You Yet' that shifts the track into high gear
the intimate, breathy opening of the title track 'Crazy Love' before the strings swell
the playful, rhythmic interplay between the upright bass and Bublé's phrasing on 'Cry Me a River'

How does Crazy Love sound next to the rest of Michael Bublé's catalogue?

Romantic+0.8σ

Romantic saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.

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