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Personality though was never their strong point. Known to many as three pretty girls and a weird brother, we probably couldn't have imagined any of them successfully going on to do anything else but be in The Corrs. But now, the youngest of the girls, Andrea, is relishing the hiatus in her family band by striking out with her own debut solo record.
There's nothing immediate about 'Ten Feet High' though, and it's difficult to see exactly who would buy it. Those who liked the 'Irishness' of The Corrs will be miss their tin whistle. And anyone who thought superstar producer Nellie Hooper might inject a bit of pop sass into Andrea will find it all a bit wishy-washy.
'Shame On You', the anti-war first single, is a good example of such mediocrity. Andrea's soft vocals sit over a shallow drum rhythm that never really reaches fruition. A stronger dance beat behind the vocal could easily have turned it into a Jurgen Vries alike dance classic. The vampy 'Hello Boys' opens the album and initially sparks hopes that Andrea has filled the open electro princess gap in the pop market but despite it's thrilling synths, her vocals let the track down. And let's try to forget the creepy 'I Do' presenting Andrea in almost lullaby mode
While the first half of the album is entirely disposable, if you can wait, the good bits almost arrive. '24 Hours' is a perky pop song that, like 'Ideal World' could happily have fitted on 'Talk On Corners'. A somewhat incongruous cover of Squeeze's 'Take Me I'm Yours'' has a dark, 80s electro-edge oozing with Hooper's trademark bleeps and actually shows Andrea's voice at it's best.
'Ten Feet High' is then, a somewhat missed opportunity. Trying to combine sultry electro with mum-friendly pop has created a disappointing mix with neither style really excelling. --Talia Kraines
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Andrea's solo album is a singular success,
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This review is from: Ten Feet High (Uk Cd) (Audio CD)
I am a Corrs fan without having bought one of their records as I was fascinated and attracted by Andrea's persona and voice - she has understated sizzling. This album is first rate and, like most, takes a few listens to appreciate the choice and the song's musical structures. A real eclectic mix. Andrea's version of "Take me I'm yours" is excellent and I suggest, better than the original - a rare feat. The fact that she has written such a mix of music is a testament in itself. I have the album on continuous play on my car CD - until the next album.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy this - you'll be glad you did!,
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This review is from: Ten Feet High (Uk Cd) (Audio CD)
I love the music of the Corrs - especially the Borrowed Heaven CD released some time ago. That is our family's favourite and during a trip to Canada a few years ago it was the most played in our car's CD. The kids got sick of it, but I never do. Andrea's solo album entitled "Ten Feet High" is very similar in style. I only received this a couple of days ago, and already I have played it about 6 times. I particularly love tracks 3, 4 and 5. The melodies just keep on going round my head. If you love Corrs music, then go ahead and buy this CD, you will not be disappointed. I love it and gladly give it a five star rating.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Corrs- classy and brilliant!,
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Andrea Corr is clearly one of the classiest women in the music industry at the moment and she has a beautiful and pure voice. It therefore came as a shock to me to see that this album has not fared well in the charts today. Any Corrs fans should be buying this wonderful new album:
1.Hello Boys- Certainly not what you expect, but a great funky opening track. 8/10 2.Anybody There- A brilliant contrasting follow-up track. 9/10 3.Shame On You- The first single. Fantastic! 10/10 4.I Do- A melodic and beautifully simple track. Gorgeous. 10/10 5.Ten Feet High-It's brilliant when you listen to it, but not as catchy as some of the other tracks. 8/10 6.Champagne From A Straw- Fun, light-hearted and genius. 10/10 7.24 Hours- Another brilliant, brilliant track. 10/10 8.This Is What It's All About- The style of this song doesn't really fit with the rest of the album- it's not bad though. 7/10 9.Take Me I'm Yours- A superb cover. 9/10 10.Stupidest Girl In The World- A fairly forgettable track. 7/10 11.Ideal World- Back to her best with this simple ditty. 9/10 12.Shame On You (Radio Edit)- Personally I prefer this radio edit to the actual track. 10/10 My only criticism of this very listenable album is that it's too short. I just hope that Andrea gets to make a second solo album and that record executives don't simply drop her because of one poorly selling record. BUY IT!!!
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