Bridges
Josh Groban · 2018
66 min · 16 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of pop and classical elements, showcasing Groban's soaring vocals over emotive orchestrations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Granted Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its anthemic chorus and poignant lyrics about appreciation and hope.
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Run — The song features a powerful vocal performance that encapsulates the emotional heart of the album, reflecting on themes of support and companionship.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water — Groban's rendition of this classic showcases his ability to reinterpret well-known songs while adding a fresh emotional depth.
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We Will Meet Once Again — This heartfelt duet with Andrea Bocelli highlights Groban's range and the album's overarching theme of connection across distance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop and classical elements effectively but remains conventional in its songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature orchestral arrangements that build in intensity, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic pop element.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a ballad that gradually fades out, creating a reflective ending after a series of more upbeat tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- heartfelt lyrics for reflection
- soaring vocals for uplifting moments
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced
- seeking experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued evolution in sound with original songs, marking a strong entry in Groban's later career.
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Bridges marks Josh Groban's eighth studio album and his first collection of original songs since 2015's Stages. This album represents a continued evolution in his sound, integrating more contemporary pop influences while maintaining his signature operatic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Andrea Bocelli· Il Divo· Katherine Jenkins
Tracklist
- 1 Granted Start here 4:39
- 2 Symphony 3:32
- 3 River 4:13
- 4 Musica del Corazon 4:14
- 5 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:52
- 6 Run 4:47
- 7 S’il suffisait d’aimer 4:23
- 8 Won’t Look Back 3:41
- 9 We Will Meet Once Again 3:55
- 10 More of You 4:15
- 11 99 Years 4:02
- 12 Bigger Than Us 3:04
- 13 You Have No Idea 4:38
- 14 She’s Always a Woman 4:00
- 15 Signs 4:41
- 16 Everything You Needed 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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