If all goes according to plan, this man could be about to dethrone Susan Boyle at the top of the UK album charts. He might not have done it for the Christmas week, but Buble shifted about a quarter of a million copies of this album alone last week. Impressive stuff for a guy who used to play in seedy strip clubs!

Buble's latest album has broad appeal. It will satisfy those who like stage musicals, there are undertones of jazz, some bluesy numbers and also contemporary pop songs. Housewives adore him, men want to be him because women go crazy over him and well, the bloke can sing really really well. Listening to him live is like listening to the CD.

There are fourteen tracks on here and we kick off with Buble's take on 'Cry Me A River.' Not the Timberlake song, this is far better. A Bond esque orchestra plays underneath while Buble snares the melody with his casual and commanding delivery. A bold and dramatic start to the album.

'All I dream Is Dream Of You' has echoes of Connick Junior and has enough shoo be doo wopping in it to keep you tapping along. A similar style continues in 'All Of You' and you can picture yourself reclining in a jazz lounge while posh ladies walk by with velvet handbags. The title song is one of the least interesting, but delivered with a confidence and showmanship that only he can pull off.

The lead single 'Haven't Met You Yet' is probably as poppy as the album gets. An upbeat and almost jovial melody triumphs at every turn, while Buble laments with overly keen sentiments about love. For something different altogether, 'Baby (You've Got What It Takes)' sees him exploring a soulful groove. The teaming up with Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings is a successful trip, her voice is especially electric and the song sounds like it has been lifted straight from a Broadway musical.

Well produced, memorable tracks and pleasing cover artwork complete one of this year's most satisfying top ten albums.