GenQ - For the not so straight individual

In an apparent continuing theme of choosing new music based on album covers, I have another confession. I probably wouldn't have given Patrizio Buanne's new release "Forever Begins Tonight" (released on April 24th, 2007 by Republic) a second glance had there not been a gorgeous Italian man on the cover with piercing blue eyes... mmmm... Italian boys...

However, regardless of how I came to find the CD, I'm really glad I did. While it might not me many people's cup of tea, Buanne has an incredible baritone voice that is perfectly suited to the selection of music he performs. Many of the songs on the album are either totally or partially in Italian, which while might not be exceedingly popular, has an undeniable classiness to it. As they say, "Fashion is fleeting, but Style is Eternal."

While the music largely being Italian hinders me from talking much about the content, there are a few songs I was most impressed with. "Angelo" definitely has a feel similar to the music of Josh Groban, another outstanding singer in this genre. If you want a more fun song, check out "Bella Bella Signorina (Guaglione)," about a man meeting and dancing with a woman in a bar in Rome. It has a very uptempo and energetic feel with a great performance from Buanne.

As I said, this type of music might not be the cup of tea for many people my age nowadays, but I have a soft spot for music not in the limelight, especially classical singing and jazz. Patrizio Buanne has a stellar voice (along with being gorgeous, groomed, and well dressed) which doesn't get old to listen to. So if you want to try something different, check out "Forever Begins Tonight."