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Just over one year after their last studio album, The Corrs are returning full circle with their latest album Home. As the title suggests, The Corrs are back to fond beginnings, defining a journey that began 15 years ago. It is a record that is held close to the band’s hearts, compiled through a songbook of the late Jean Corr, and brought to life by the band's urge to bring new interpretations to traditional Irish songs. Featuring the BBC Radio 2 Concert Orchestra and working with orchestral arranger Fiachra Trench and producer Mitchell Froom, who has worked with The Corrs on three previous albums, the band set out to create an eclectic mixture of songs and instrumental airs. The mixture of traditional and contemporary, is one that is truly celebrated throughout Home.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The Corrs were one of the first 'pop' bands that I encountered as a young teenager, and were THE thing to be listening to. I bought 'Talk on Corners' when I was 11, and, having forgotten them for a few years, I then bought their Greatest Hits. When I heard a few snippets of 'Home' a few weeks ago, I decided to give them another chance. Home is my favourite album by far; partly because I love folky, Irish music in general, and this album is primarily based on this.
The album is magical, enchanting and soothing, and also has a heartbreaking quality reminiscent of the Corr's older songs such as Runaway, Only When I Sleep and Dreams, though often with less prominent melodies. In my opinion, the best tracks are My Lagan Love, Spancill Hill and Peggy Gordan. Old Town is the only let down. It seems completely out of place; this is a pop song in the middle of a folk album, which spoils it somewhat.
All in all it's a wonderful album, which shows the Corrs doing what they do best.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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It has been a long time coming and worth the wait. The album name gives the clue - they are back 'Home'. In some of the earlier albums you had an occasional gaelic treat that tended to reduce as the band progressed. Their music has however always been outstanding, and you will not be disappointed here. The gaelic treats are throughout the album, and Andreas voice remains a pleasure to listen to. The instrumentals are excellent and help complete a good balance to the overall appeal of this release. It is all new music apart from a revised version of 'Old Town' (Track 9). I hope that now they have gone full circle and returned 'Home' that they do not decide to call it a day, as we want plently more of this. A must for the true Corrs fan.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Wow! What an album. Since buying it I haven't been able to stop playing it. This is how I remember the Corrs - and then some! If like me you prefer their earlier albums over the recent hit-or-miss over-produced commercial efforts then you will love this album and you are in for a real treat. Seriously, there isn't a bad track to be found on this beautifully produced album. From "My Lagan Love", the opening track, you just know that this is going to be something special. It is almost impossible to pick a favourite as they are all so well performed. Brilliant musicianship coupled with Andrea's hauntingly beautiful voice - what a combination. I love it! Welcome back!
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re discovered fan
I first discovered the corrs with the release of their 2nd album "Talk On Corners" which I loved. There wasn't a song on that album I didn't like. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mr m
A BLAST FROM THE PAST.
When the 1st Corrs album was relised it won the Brit Awards showing the younger generation how pop music could be mix with classic Irish music, They produce an album which was a... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by M. barlow
perfect
Immediate delivery - top class quality - perfect condition - no complaints. Wolud definitely use again.
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Ms. Laura Mcwilliams
Dreamy Celtic-Ness
I'd like to say, "I love Celtic music" but true celtic music is just abit too much for me, I love the stuff, like this Corrs album, which reaches out to the celtic spirit inside of... Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by Gemma Hilliard
Very listenable
A step back from the Corrs' more pop style to a far more traditional, folky, relaxing album. It's my favourite Corrs album so far.
Published on 11 Feb 2008 by emotional_data
Beautiful album
This is a wonderful album of traditional Irish tunes given the Corrs own treatment. If , like me, your favourite Corrs album is 'forgiven not forgotten', then you will love this. Read more
Published on 12 July 2007 by Keith Douglas
Tradition gets updated
As a long time lover of the Corr's music I was keen to hear this album. It is a lovely compilation, I'm not quite sure I like the way some of the songs have been given a more "pop"... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2006 by Gsylass
Not The Corrs as I know them.
I really like The Corrs and have bought all of their albums to date so I was a bit disappointed when playing this as apart from "Old Town" there is none of the pop type tracks that... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2006
Finally they're back on track!
With this album the Corrs prove that despite their best efforts of the last 5 years they aren't just another pop band. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2006 by Parkey
Disappointing but........
I was disappointed when I first heard this, and several more plays have not made me change my mind. It starts ok and then gradually winds down, getting drearier until about track 7... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2005 by J. Bodicoat
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