Bublé's latest short but sweet

The best part of Michael Bublé's latest record is its fresh take on a charming selection of pop standards. The worst part is that there are only eight songs. \nThe CD portion of this CD/DVD pack is disappointly short, but what is included is quality. Bublé moves beyond his normal take on Rat Pack songs and includes a cover of Van Morrison's "Moondance" and a subtle, sexy take on Peggy Lee's "Fever." On the DVD, Bublé also covers the Bee Gee's "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," which was a pleasant surprise.\nAnd as music moves more and more toward valuing only total originality, it's refreshing to hear a man make old standards his own. Bublé's voice isn't necessarily the most versatile, but it's a perfect fit for swing pop. Bublé is backed by a spectacular orchestra, and the soloists are great: Alan Chang delivers a few amazing piano solos and Brian Swartz is stellar on the trumpet. \nIt's a nice, fun CD and a spunky live DVD -- but it might not be the best choice for a modern music listener simply because of the scope of the music.