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''It's Time'' is the fourth studio album, and second major label studio album, released by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. The album was released by 143 Records and Reprise Records on February 8, 2005. Similar to Buble’s previous albums, this album features his covers of well-known songs from varying decades. Unlike the previous albums, this one was the first to feature a song penned in part by the jazz performer himself called “Home.” After its release, ''It's Time'' received mixed to positive reviews from contemporary music critics. While many commended the use of Bublé's vocals, the album faced criticism regarding Bublé's extensive use of jazz and pop covers that appeared throughout the majority of the album. Despite some unfavorable reviews, the album became a commercial success, topping the charts in Canada, Italy, and Spain, while also peaking in the top ten in eleven other countries. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it three-times platinum, for shipments of three million copies across the United States. In Australia, the album was certified 5× Platinum by the ARIA for sales of 350,000 copies sold, and in Canada it was certified 6× Platinum by the CRIA for sales of 600,000 copies. To date, the album has sold 6 million units worldwide.〔(World Charts --- World Top 50 Albums --- 2005 Year End Chart )〕 ==Critical reception== The album received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, with positive attention given to Bublé's vocals. Aaron Latham of AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars and felt that the album "mine() the rich history of pop music" as he noted that Bublé applied "his own technique to classic standards and incorporate() his Rat Pack sound into modern pop songs". The songs "Home", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Song for You", and "You and I" were called the highlights of the album.〔 Woodrow Wilkins from All About Jazz commended how ''It's Time'' was "relevant to today's audience" and noted that Bublé "delivers (songs ) with the heart and passion that only a person who claims ownership of these titles can muster".〔 However, Caroline Sullivan of ''The Guardian'' didn't appreciate the album's composition of jazz and pop covers, saying that "Sinatra is turning in his grave".〔 Amy Lichty of the ''Daily Emerald'' said that "Bublé's clear voice and smooth rhythms keep the CD moving along", but also noted that he "is simply no match for either Sinatra or Connick".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「It's Time (Michael Bublé album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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