Following in the footsteps of Il Divo and the Three Tenors, Il Volo offers soaring opera pop on the group's self-titled debut. Unlike those acts, however, the three members of Il Volo were in their teens when they recorded these songs, which include bona fide opera selections like "'O Sole Mio" -- which the trio was discovered singing on the Italian talent show Ti Lascio Une Canzone -- as well as standards such as "Smile" and new pop material, including a pair of songs penned by Diane Warren, "Painfully Beautiful" and "La Luna Hizo Esto." It's no surprise Il Volo appeared on American Idol and worked with Josh Groban producer Humberto Gatica on this album; it's polished, romantic music from talented young vocalists and perfectly targeted to classical crossover fans. ~ Heather Phares