If not quite a renaissance, “Illuminations’’ at least suggests Groban is finally ready to let some more light in. On “If I Walk Away,’’ a humble mandolin melody soon enough segues into a storm of strings and Groban’s voice on high. Stream songs including 'The Wandering Kind (Prelude)', 'Bells of New York City' and more. A crashing climax is never far away in these songs. Listen to Illuminations by Josh Groban on Apple Music. Occasionally the music wraps around Groban’s vast baritone in subtle and supple ways “Higher Window,’’ in particular, teeters between majesty and intimacy as acoustic guitars glide over orchestral crescendos. Produced by Rick Rubin, who’s known for distilling artists to their essence, the album carefully frames Groban’s talent in a cozier context and features some of his own compositions. The codes are available in CD's worldwide.

To get access to the concert, look for this sticker on the cover of the CD. Watch an exclusive video message from Josh and visit the Official Webcast Page for all the details. Song: The Wandering KindArtist: Josh GrobanAlbum: Illuminations (2011)You can buy this album by Josh Groban called 'Illuminations' on iTunes or at your local. It’s refreshing, then, to see Groban hungry for something different on “Illuminations.’’ Not radically different, mind you, but the singer does turn inward and tame some of the bombast that’s made him both famous and critically reviled. Buy a copy of Josh's new album Illuminations and get access to an exclusive streaming concert and Fan Q&A.

With just four albums, he’s already a lion of classically minded pop music as epic as the apocalypse. Josh Groban, a man for whom every note must be belted to the balcony, could easily spend the rest of his career coasting on the explosive success he’s had in his 20s.

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