| Billboard |
Opera and ABBA: two great tastes that taste great together? In Il Divo's hands, definitely. Unlike some in the wildly lucrative pop-classical scene, the four hunks in this baritone-beefcake boy band (originally created by "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell) couldn't care less about converting serious-music snobs. They're happy to pull every heartstring known to man—or at least middle-aged woman—which gives their crescendo-crammed records a kind of refreshing honesty. The quartet's fifth full-length (including an easy-money 2005 Christmas set) is Il Divo's most shameless—and therefore its most enjoyable—yet. Highlights include covers of Charles Aznavour's "She" and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (the latter in a surprisingly stripped-down arrangement), as well as an over-the-top reading of "The Winner Takes It All" that to post-"Mamma Mia!" ears sounds quite a lot like cha-ching.—Mikael Wood...full text |
| Amomwholovesreviews |
| Recently I received a copy of IL Divo’s latest CD, The Promise from One2One Network to review. I have to say that the cd is awesome and has some amazing songs. The group IL Divo is a classical music group who does both popular songs and has some classic songs. My favorite song off the album is Amazing Grace which the song is a very powerful version!!! On this album you will find the following songs:...full text |
| Viewpoints |
| I recieved the PROMISE CD by IL Divo as a gift and I cannot say enough good things about this phenomenal group. Never have I ever enjoyed every single song on a CD before and being an avid classic rock fan I never expected to fall in love with IL Divo's music. But I have. Their rich voices unite in a way which soothes and comforts your soul. I feel like I can conquer anything when I listen to their voices! I have so many personal favorites on this CD...including La Promessa; Adagio and their stellar rendition of "Amazing Grace". This last song brought tears to my eyes especially when I heard the marvelous bagpipes join in. The Promise IS UPLIFTING AND REJUVENATES ONE'S SPIRIT. I think this would make a grand gift for people of all ages. I Highly recommend...don't miss out...go out and get your own copy today!...full text |
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Opera and ABBA: two great tastes that taste great together? In Il Divo's hands, definitely. Unlike some in the wildly lucrative pop-classical scene, the four hunks in this baritone-beefcake boy band (originally created by "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell) couldn't care less about converting serious-music snobs. They're happy to pull every heartstring known to man—or at least middle-aged woman—which gives their crescendo-crammed records a kind of refreshing honesty. The quartet's fifth full-length (including an easy-money 2005 Christmas set) is Il Divo's most shameless—and therefore its most enjoyable—yet. Highlights include covers of Charles Aznavour's "She" and Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" (the latter in a surprisingly stripped-down arrangement), as well as an over-the-top reading of "The Winner Takes It All" that to post-"Mamma Mia!" ears sounds quite a lot like cha-ching.—Mikael Wood