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intereact!The Corrs
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2004-06-08
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...
| Disc 1 |
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
Borrowed Heaven comes a few years after the greatest hits collection and the Corr's last proper studio album, In Blue. It's easy to see it was time well spent as of the 12 new songs here there is very little filler and plenty of catchy, rousing choruses. Lead single and opener "Summer Sunshine" is jolly, guitar-driven, 80s pop-rock and, like much of the album, has a few quirky production gimmicks to fill out the verse while the chorus explodes into big drums and meaty guitar hooks. It's difficult to pick standouts as the style is quite firmly set and the quality between songs unwavering, but the finale "Silver Strand" is a grandiose Celtic instrumental led by Sharon Corr's sadly under-used violin with Andrea chipping in the occasional "La la la" vocal. "Long Night" is a well-crafted 80s power-ballad and in contrast, "Humdrum" takes a contemporary slant on the Corrs sound with scratching, synths, and breaks creating the rockiest moment on the album. There may be disappointment that it veers towards the commercialism of Fleetwood Mac rather than the traditional folk of their earlier work, but this is the Corrs and has been for some time; so love it or loathe it, it's unmistakably their sound. --David Trueman2) Album Description
They've sold over 20 million albums worldwide and consistently climbed charts with their vibrant, Celtic-influenced, infectious and clear-eyed pop. They've even shared their stage with guests like U2's Bono and The Rolling Stones' Ron Wood. Now the Corrs follow up their 2002 release VH1 Presents The Corrs: Live in Dublin, with the eagerly awaited brand new studio set Borrowed Heaven.
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5
1) Re-focused their goals and accomplished it. [Rating: 5 out of 5]
If you aren't a Corrs' fan, you would not know basically the entire album was dedicated to their beloved mom that passed away four years ago. Lyrically the songs featured in this album can really move you. Musically, it touches your heart in many different ways. If you don't believe, just try listen to their instrumental 'Silver Strand'. The piano and violin created such a warming atmosphere. If you got good imagination, you'd be able to picture what it's all about. This piece is actually named after their mom's favorite beach. The message behind the songs are deeper than you thought. It's nothing like any other songs they wrote before.This is the right track that Corrs should be in. After almost four years, they all grew mature and understood more the meaning of families and lives. They didn't disappoint any Corrs' fans at all even though it was a long wait. They succeeded staying away from the pop sound like what they had in 'In Blue'. A lot of the songs in this album were inspired from their individual lives after married except Andrea. What it means is, they all contributed equally and come together as a band recorded the tracks. A lot of emotion, love and passion when they recorded this album. It's just so beautiful to listen to their songs. Listen shouldn't be the word, feel would be a better word.In the previous albums except the Unplugged, I only liked a few (3-4) songs on each album. However, this album I like 9 out of 12 songs. Here are the songs and I'll explain why.1.Summer Sunshine - upbeat = happy? ya? It's very catchy2.Angel - verse and chorus give you different mood. Sad mode to all-out smiling mode3.Hideaway - simple song and yet blend with very nice melodies & harmonics. Full throttle chorus that you won't forget the tune.4.Longnight - this song will click if you just got dumped by someone you loved. Yes, the music will touch you.5.Goodbye - you'll look up the sky when you hear this song playing. I like the verse and outro a lot6.Time enough for tears - title of this song speaks all. Prepare your Kleenex.7.Humdrum - Finally some catchy guitar riffs. I like the fact that except that first few sec disc scratching. The entire song was played without much editing. I love it!9.Borrowed Heaven - you can sing along even you don't know the lyrics! You'll feel lifted when you listen to this song. You can say it's spiritual. I'm not sure since i'm not a baptized christian. Very beautiful song. 12.Silver Strand - if you also listen to Yanni's music. This is similar kind of music that they play. It features Andrea's 'La la lala'. You can definitely la along the song if you want. Overall, you won't regret the production of this album. They put their hearts in it which included their management team. Don't get fooled by the Billboard/MTV charts...true good music doesn't have to be on those charts. The quality of this CD is top notch. Not heavily edited like 'In Blue'. Loaded with plenty of catchy songs that you can play it over and over again. Melodies are unique on each song. So you really won't hear similar tunes ever! I normally don't write album review as a customer. But I decided to write one as a Corrs' fan since they've been in hiatus still. Hoping they'll produce/play good music for us in 08 if not 09. Loyal fans will wait as long as you guys are living well and happy. I got my copy with a cheap price. Support CD quality music and get your own now!!Also thanks for Amazon and all the users posted great comments on this and other albums. Hope you find my comment useful.2) Just found another band to love [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I never even heard of The Corrs until today. I was at the library looking through their CD collection and came upon this one. I don't know why I stopped; like I said, never heard of 'em. I just looked at it and felt like I should check it out. Had no idea what to expect. Knew nothing about them or their music.I found, to my delight, that I love this album from front to back. What a great sound. What impeccable vocals and harmonies. What wonderful melodies. What entrancing storytelling. What rich instrumentation, sometimes soulful, sometimes just rockin' out. What an amazing overall package! Their sound totally knocks me out. I love finding new bands to love. God bless the library! Without them I never would have discovered The Corrs. How this band escaped my attention before now, I don't know. But I do know that now I've found them, I'm buying a copy of this CD for my own and will be checking out their others as well.3) Like an old friend... [Rating: 4 out of 5]
you always know what you're going to get with the Corrs: music you can tap your toes to, and a sound that is equally unmistakable and satisfying.The downside, as many point out, is that all their music sounds the same. I disagree with that assertion; their music shares similarities to be certain, but the production is really the consistent thing here. A close listener will note the songs all have their own character and nuances, even if the production keeps the overall sounds consistent.This CD is a solid effort, with "Summer Sunshine" being the most catchy, upbeat, and clever song I've heard in a while. The other tracks are mint Corrs, and as I implied earlier, this is a good thing.If you like the Corrs, you'll like this CD. If you don't, you won't. It's that simple.4) Sharing sympathies and joys [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I have to say, Angel is my favorite song on this album. It appeals to me on a deep level, since I got married on the one year anniversary of my grandmother-in-law's funeral. The concept of celebrating while missing someone struck home hard.5) Spectacular [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This album is amazing. You will fall in love with each and every one of the songs on the album, even if some take time to grow on you. From the amaizingly catchy and memorable 'Angel' to the funky 'Humdrum'. From the typical Corrs' song 'Even if' to the ballad 'Long Night'. Andrea Corr has an amazing voice, Sharon Corr is an amazing violinist, Jim Corr is awesome with the guitar and keyboards and Caroline Corr can sure keep a beat!All the songs are amazing and this album is definitely one of the Corrs' best!