Josh Groban New Album Bridges

• Josh Groban New Album Bridges

Reprise Records Although Groban’s reliable voice is strong and the spirit of romance spreads across “Bridges,” the formulaic nature of the production feels more manipulative than in his past work. New material such as the faux-liturgical “River” and the creepy-vibed “More of You” sounds overly familiar and easily dispensable, like something you might hear from one of the better contestants on “The Voice” and then immediately forget.

Josh Groban New Album Bridges

Josh Groban has a new album, 'Bridges,' and a new Netflix series, 'The Good Cop.' (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) The last few years have been big ones for Josh Groban, Musical Theater.