This CD will grab your attention right from the very first note with Feeling Good and won't let go until the very last note of the very last song You And I, which by the way is another great track.
Its Time is a pleasantly varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
I'm of the opinion that Its Time is certainly Michael Buble's best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it's a collection that even the casual Jazz fan can appreciate and enjoy.
Listen and I think you'll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Michael Buble is clearly in top form.
While the entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 1 - Feeling Good, track 3 - You Don't Know Me, and track 12 - I've Got You Under My Skin
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 8 - Save The Last Dance For Me. Outstanding!
Its Time Release Notes:
Michael Buble originally released Its Time on Feb 8, 2005 on the Reprise label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Feeling Good 2. A Foggy Day (In London Town) 3. You Don't Know Me 4. Quando, Quando, Quando - (with Nelly Furtado) 5. Home 6. Can't Buy Me Love 7. The More I See You 8. Save The Last Dance For Me 9. Try A Little Tenderness 10. How Sweet It Is 11. Song For You - (with Chris Botti) 12. I've Got You Under My Skin 13. You And I
Personnel include: Michael Buble (vocals); Nelly Furtado (vocals); Brian Green (guitar, acoustic guitar); Dean Parks (guitar); Michael Thompson (electric guitar); Dan Higgins (flute, saxophone); Jochem Van Der Saag (harmonica, organ, programming); Chris Botti (trumpet); Randy Waldman, Alan Chang (piano); Brian Bromberg (bass guitar); Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Tull (drums); Rafael Padilla (percussion); Debbie Timuss (background vocals).
