Today I'm reviewing The Corrs' first album, "Forgiven, Not Forgotten". The album was released in September 1995, almost 20 years ago. Wow how times flies. Here's my track by track review:
1) Erin Shore (Intro) (Instrumental): An amazing shorter version of the last song on the album. Given that it is less than 30 seconds I won't give a score.
2) Forgiven, Not Forgotten: The title track and second single from the album. The video was very dark and had the band performing on a rotating platform. Andrea stated that she felt seasick after being on the platform for so many hours. Can't say I blame her. Good video and song though. 10/10
3) Heaven Knows: Apparently this song was released as a promo single. The song seems to be about someone pleading to their lover to stay instead of leaving them for someone else. Good song. 10/10
4) Along with the Girls (Instrumental): It's pretty short but still amazing. Since it's shorter than a minute, I won't give it a score.
5) Someday: This song is about a relationship that going nowhere and how everything you felt that was there before such as the love and passion is gone. Sharon's violin solo is my favorite part of the song. 10/10
6) Runaway: The first single from the album. It's an amazing love song that was remixed and re-released as the seventh and final single from "Talk on Corners". I prefer the version on this album. The video was also amazing. 10/10
7) The Right Time: The third single from the album. This song is so annoying to me. Why couldn't the band have released "Someday" as the third single instead of this song. The video was okay. The song received a remix that still doesn't make the song any better to me. 3/10
8) The Minstrel Boy (Instrumental): An amazing instrumental that feels like it's from a romance film. Very beautiful. 10/10
9) Toss the Feathers: Another instrumental. This song has been performed on every tour the band did. The difference between the live version and studio version is that the was an extended drum solo when the band performed it in concerts. Either way it's still amazing. 10/10
10) Love to Love You: The fourth single from the album. It was given a radio version which made it 40 seconds shorter. Despite that it's still my favorite song on the album. The song is about wanting to love a person as much as they love you but you can't because you've been hurt before. The video showed the band traveling and performing. 10/10
11) Secret Life: I'm gonna be honest, I have no idea what this song is about. That being said I still love the song and it's one of my favorites on the album. Sharon's violin solo is amazing. 10/10
12) Carraroe Jig (Instrumental): While it's less than a minute, it's still really good. There was an extended version of the song that band would play but the title of the song would be "Joy of Life".
13) Closer: The fifth and final single from the album. It's the only song that didn't get a video. It has an amazing piano introduction and the song gets only better after that. 9/10
14) Leave Me Alone: Like "Heaven Knows", this song was also a promo single. The song to be a little bit angrier than any of the other songs on the album. It's okay but it doesn't stand out like most of the other songs on the album. 7/10
15) Erin Shore (Instrumental): This album has a lot of instrumentals! This song would later be known as "(Lough) Erin Shore" when it was performed live. Regardless of the what the name of the song is, it's still great and a perfect way to end the album. 10/10
Hard to believe it's been almost 20 years since this amazing album was released. I love all the songs on the album. Out of 120 points I give the album 109 points which is 90%, an A. Thank you for reading this review!
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