It's no coincidence that Michael Bublé's new album starts with just his voice and some fingersnaps on "The Best Is Yet to Come," a song made famous by Frank Sinatra. The Canadian smoothie looks longingly towards early-'60s Vegas, an impression quickly reinforced when a boisterous horn section makes its grand entrance, about 20 seconds into the track. That Bublé means business is confirmed by the second cut, a fast-paced take on Henry Mancini's "It Had Better Be Tonight," and of course by the CD's very title, another song identified with Sinatra as his cockiest. There are just a few sidesteps from the retro formula that's served Bublé so well so far: a languid duet with Brazilian star Ivan Lins on the bossa "Wonderful Tonight," a gospel choir on "That's Life." Interestingly, Bublé co-wrote the best of those sidesteps, "Everything," a Norah Jones-esque number that alluringly harks back to sunny '70s pop. It's also the only song on the album produced by Bob Rock (best known for his work with Metallica), sending out a strong signal that Bublé should reach out to unlikely collaborators more often. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Melding the contemporary and the classic in ways only he can, Michael Buble has created his most complete studio effort yet. Ranging from "I've Got The World On a String" to "Me and Mrs. Jones," in addition to two new songs co-written by Michael, Call Me Irresponsible makes this album irresistible.

Japanese pressing of the crooner's 2007 album includes one bonus track, 'Love' . His first two studio albums went platinum and double platinum, and his rendition of Feeling Good sparked the song's return to standards status. Now Michael Buble offers his most complete studio effort yet, Call Me Irresponsible. Melding the contemporary and the classic way as only he can, the album ranges from I've Got The World On A String, That's Life and the title track to Leonard Cohen's I'm Your Man, Gamble & Huff's Me And Mrs. Jones, Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight and two new songs co-written by Michael. With Call Me Irresponsible, Michael Buble becomes irresistible. Warner.

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Fantastic! Each CD is better than the previous. I can't wait for his next CD. I love "Lost", "Everything" the best. Actually love ALL the songs. Michael is a total class act. Attended concert recently and he also has a fantastic personality. Love you Michael!

I guess I have totally been lost in this world. First I was way behind on cd collecting, forgot The Motels altogether and Michael Buble is fantastic. I have been hearing someone perform Michaels song Everything and Im hooked, fascinated to collect everything by him as a recording artist without trying to hear more of his music. Im finding myself in days and months to come and adding another chapter in my book of my life, Im moving on and going forward, not backwards. Doing it with The Motels and Michael. I want Everything.

If you're a Buble' fan, or one who enjoys jazz/standards songs, this CD is a must. Great songs and arrangements.

I love it and play it frquently in my car to work. Someone said he is the new Frank Sinatra. My mother in law agrees. Did not know he sang the song "Everything". It is played on the radio everyday. Good quality music..