Stages
Josh Groban · 2015
70 min · 17 tracks · pop music
A sweeping collection of musical theater classics delivered with Groban's signature emotive vocals and lush orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pure Imagination (From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Bring Him Home — This powerful rendition showcases Groban's ability to convey deep emotion, capturing the desperation and hope inherent in the song's narrative.
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All I Ask of You — Groban's duet with Kelly Clarkson brings a fresh dynamic to this classic, emphasizing themes of love and protection with soaring harmonies.
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Over the Rainbow — Groban's interpretation transforms this iconic song into a poignant reflection on hope and dreams, highlighting his vocal range and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Groban's vocal strength shines in this collection of musical theater classics, though it lacks original material.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement throughout, with lush strings and brass accompanying Groban's vocals on each track.
- The pacing varies slightly, with several ballads followed by more upbeat numbers, but the overall tempo remains moderate to slow.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 emotional crescendos throughout
- thematic exploration of classic tales
- headphone detail in orchestral arrangements
- nostalgic moments of theatrical storytelling
- for reflective evening listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases Groban's theatrical roots, appealing to dedicated fans of musical theater.
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Stages is Josh Groban's seventh studio album, marking a return to his theatrical roots after the more pop-oriented All That Echoes in 2013. This album showcases his vocal prowess through iconic songs from musicals, reinforcing his status as a contemporary interpreter of classic stage music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Andrea Bocelli· Il Divo· Katherine Jenkins
Tracklist
- 1 Pure Imagination (From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") Start here 4:23
- 2 What I Did for Love (From "A Chorus Line") 4:49
- 3 Bring Him Home (From "Les Misérables") 3:23
- 4 Le temps des cathédrales (From "Notre-Dame de Paris") 4:02
- 5 All I Ask of You (From "The Phantom of the Opera") 3:59
- 6 Try to Remember (From "The Fantasticks") 4:39
- 7 Over the Rainbow (From "The Wizard of Oz") 4:26
- 8 Children Will Listen / Not While I'm Around (From "Into the Woods" / "Sweeney Todd") 4:36
- 9 You'll Never Walk Alone (From "Carousel") 4:28
- 10 Old Devil Moon (From "Finian's Rainbow") 4:21
- 11 Finishing the Hat (From "Sunday in the Park with George") 3:08
- 12 If I Loved You (From "Carousel") 4:16
- 13 Anthem (From "Chess") 3:28
- 14 Gold Can Turn to Sand (From "Kristina") 4:13
- 15 Empty Chairs at Empty Tables (From "Les Misérables") 4:12
- 16 If I Can't Love Her (From "Beauty and the Beast") 4:53
- 17 Dulcinea (From "Man of La Mancha") 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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