Album Review: George Michael - Symphonica

Recorded during his Symphonica tour of 2011 and '12, George Michael delivers tracks made famous by Nina Simone (My Baby Just Cares For Me, Feeling Good) and Roberta Flack (The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face) that fit snugly alongside his own hits, such as Praying For Time and One More Try. The symphonic element is deftly handled, with string sections beautifully arranged so as to serve Michael's nuanced and expertly controlled vocals up on a platter. Track selection flows along nicely and extra credit goes to the sound engineers for capturing the warmth of these performances.