It's seems pretty obvious that I'd be reviewing The Corrs' fifth, and to date final album, "Home" today because I reviewed there first four albums in the last four days. The album was released almost 10 years ago. The album is made up of both traditional and non-traditional Irish song and covers. Here's my track by track review:
1) My Lagan Love: The song was released as a promo single. It's a beautiful version of the traditional song but I don't listen to it much. 7/10
2) Sspancill Hill: This is one of my favorites on the album. I wish it was released as a single. The song is a traditional Irish song written by Michael Considine. At the 3:37 point, the song turns into the instrumental, "Rakes of Kildare". Both Amazing. 10/10
3) Peggy Gordon: This is actually a Canadian folk song but still a beautiful song nonetheless. I didn't listen to the song until I heard it at the end of the band's documentary "All the Way Home (A History of the Corrs)". It makes me sad but I still love it. 10/10
4) Black Is the Colour: A traditional folk song that is usually goes by "Black Is the Colour (of My True Love's Hair)". It has a little bit of a darker tone than the other songs on the album but still a beautiful rendition of the song. 10/10
5) Heart Like a Wheel: This was released as a double A-side single with "Old Town". The song is a cover that was originally performed by "Kate and Anna McGarrigle". It's a beautiful piano ballad but unfortunately the song is the band's lowest charting single in the UK. This may have been because it had no video and the cd single had nothing new to offer fans who had already bought the album. Still a great song. 9/10
6) Buachaill On Eirne: No the name isn't Gibberish. It's Irish for "Boy From Erne". The reason for the title being in Irish is because the song is sung completely in Irish. I'm relieved the CD booklet came with the English translation because I'd be very confused what Andrea was singing. Good song though. 8/10
7) Old Hag: I actually thought they had sang on this song. That's what I thought until I found out it was instrumental. My bad! It's really good though. 10/10
8) Moorlough Shore: This was released as digital single when I first heard it. The song is a traditional Irish love song and I wish the song had a video. 9/10
9) Old Town: This a cover that was originally performed by "Philip Lynott". The Corrs had performed and released their own version of the song on their "The Corrs: Unplugged" as a single. It's interesting to see it on the album but I'm not sure why they released it as a single again. 7/10
10) Dimming of the Day: Unlike almost all of the group's songs, this song is sung lead by Sharon instead of Andrea. It's a beautiful version of the song and it's cool to hear Sharon singing lead on this song. 9/10
11) Brid Og Ni Mhaille: If you think it's weird to read it, imagine typing it. The song is "Bridget O'Malley" in Irish. Like "Buachaill On Eirne", I would've loved to hear an English version but I still like that they sang the song in Irish. It's beautiful. 8/10
12) Haste to the Wedding: An instrumental that band had been playing for a long time. Glad it was finally put on an album. Both the album version and live version on the special edition of "In Blue" are great. 9/10
It's sad to think that "Home" is last album The Corrs released but hopefully they'll release another album one day. I love all the songs on the album. Out of 120 points I give the album 106 points which is 88%, a B+. Thank for reading this review!
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Saturday, March 28, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
The Corrs: Forgiven, Not Forgotten Album Review
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!
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!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
The Corrs: Talk on Corners (Re-Release) Album Review
Continuing with "The Corrs" albums reviews, I've decided to review my second favorite Corrs' album. The re-release of "Talk on Corners". The album almost wasn't released because their label wanted them to record more songs and the band refused. Thankfully their manager stepped in and the album was released. Here's my track by track review:
1) Only When I Sleep: The first single from the album. The song is about falling for someone who only exists in your dreams. For some strange reason the song only peaked at number 58 in the UK. No idea why when it's a great song. 10/10
2) When He's Not Around: This song was released as a promo single. The song seems to be about how someone makes you feel so good that you can't breathe without that person. It would've been awesome to see a video for the song. 10/10
3) Dreams: The fourth single from the album. It is a cover of "Fleetwood Mac's" hit single. The song was initially not on original version but it was later added onto the re-release of the album and became a hit. It peaked at number 6 in the UK which was a higher peak than the original version of the song. 10/10
4) What Can I Do: The third and fifth single from the album. No, that wasn't a typo. The song was originally the third single from the album and peaked at 53 and when the album was re-released it was given a slight remix, only to be remixed yet again and was released as the fifth single. This time it peaked at number 3. Funny that their label didn't like the song and it ended up being successful. 9/10
5) I Never Loved You Anyway: The second single from the album. The title alone says it all. The song is a breakup song and you're happy the relationship is over because you never loved that person anyway. The song peaked at number 43 in the UK, it should've peaked at a high position since it's an amazing song. 10/10
6) So Young: The sixth single from the album. The label didn't want this song on the album but it was remixed when it was released as a single and peaked at number 6 in the UK. Proof that record labels aren't always right. The song was written by Sharon. 9/10
7) Don't Say You Love Me: The song is about how a girl who's boyfriend has let her down so many times and she's gotten to the point where if he doesn't take the relationship as serious as she does than they're finished. 9/10
8) Love Gives Love Takes: An amazing ballad about the ups and downs of love like how it can make you happy one minute and sad the next. It's one of my favorites on the album. 10/10
9) Hopelessly Addicted: This one took a little more time for me to like then the other songs on the album. It's about falling in love with someone that had been there from the beginning but it took time realize that. 9/10
10) Paddy McCarthy: An amazing instrumental. How are they able to write these amazing instrumental pieces? They performed this on their "In Blue Tour", the video can be found on youtube, it's awesome. 10/10
11) Intimacy: This was the only song on the album, besides the two cover songs, that wasn't written by The Corrs. It's a beautiful ballad and the tin whistle solo is amazing. 10/10
12) Queen of Hollywood: The album's title comes from the lyric in this song, "and her friends they talk on corners". The song is about a girl who wants to be a star and while it happens for her, she's had to do things she's not proud of in order to become the star she wanted to be. While I like how the song tells an amazing story, this is my least favorite song on the album. 5/10
13) No Good for Me: Like "When He's Not Around", this song was also a promo single. This is a song about being with someone who can't love you back because they love someone. UGH! One of the worst feelings ever. It's also another of my favorites on the album. 10/10
14) Little Wing: The song is a cover. It was written by "Jimi Hendrix" for the band, "Jimi Hendrix Experience". I ignored the song initially but then I gave it a chance and liked it, especially the parts where the instrumental parts. 8/10
To this day, "Talk on Corners" is the band's most successful album everywhere except for the U.S. where "In Blue" is their best. I love all the songs on the album. Out of 140 points I give the album 129 points which is 92%, an A. Thank you for reading this review!
1) Only When I Sleep: The first single from the album. The song is about falling for someone who only exists in your dreams. For some strange reason the song only peaked at number 58 in the UK. No idea why when it's a great song. 10/10
2) When He's Not Around: This song was released as a promo single. The song seems to be about how someone makes you feel so good that you can't breathe without that person. It would've been awesome to see a video for the song. 10/10
3) Dreams: The fourth single from the album. It is a cover of "Fleetwood Mac's" hit single. The song was initially not on original version but it was later added onto the re-release of the album and became a hit. It peaked at number 6 in the UK which was a higher peak than the original version of the song. 10/10
4) What Can I Do: The third and fifth single from the album. No, that wasn't a typo. The song was originally the third single from the album and peaked at 53 and when the album was re-released it was given a slight remix, only to be remixed yet again and was released as the fifth single. This time it peaked at number 3. Funny that their label didn't like the song and it ended up being successful. 9/10
5) I Never Loved You Anyway: The second single from the album. The title alone says it all. The song is a breakup song and you're happy the relationship is over because you never loved that person anyway. The song peaked at number 43 in the UK, it should've peaked at a high position since it's an amazing song. 10/10
6) So Young: The sixth single from the album. The label didn't want this song on the album but it was remixed when it was released as a single and peaked at number 6 in the UK. Proof that record labels aren't always right. The song was written by Sharon. 9/10
7) Don't Say You Love Me: The song is about how a girl who's boyfriend has let her down so many times and she's gotten to the point where if he doesn't take the relationship as serious as she does than they're finished. 9/10
8) Love Gives Love Takes: An amazing ballad about the ups and downs of love like how it can make you happy one minute and sad the next. It's one of my favorites on the album. 10/10
9) Hopelessly Addicted: This one took a little more time for me to like then the other songs on the album. It's about falling in love with someone that had been there from the beginning but it took time realize that. 9/10
10) Paddy McCarthy: An amazing instrumental. How are they able to write these amazing instrumental pieces? They performed this on their "In Blue Tour", the video can be found on youtube, it's awesome. 10/10
11) Intimacy: This was the only song on the album, besides the two cover songs, that wasn't written by The Corrs. It's a beautiful ballad and the tin whistle solo is amazing. 10/10
12) Queen of Hollywood: The album's title comes from the lyric in this song, "and her friends they talk on corners". The song is about a girl who wants to be a star and while it happens for her, she's had to do things she's not proud of in order to become the star she wanted to be. While I like how the song tells an amazing story, this is my least favorite song on the album. 5/10
13) No Good for Me: Like "When He's Not Around", this song was also a promo single. This is a song about being with someone who can't love you back because they love someone. UGH! One of the worst feelings ever. It's also another of my favorites on the album. 10/10
14) Little Wing: The song is a cover. It was written by "Jimi Hendrix" for the band, "Jimi Hendrix Experience". I ignored the song initially but then I gave it a chance and liked it, especially the parts where the instrumental parts. 8/10
To this day, "Talk on Corners" is the band's most successful album everywhere except for the U.S. where "In Blue" is their best. I love all the songs on the album. Out of 140 points I give the album 129 points which is 92%, an A. Thank you for reading this review!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Corrs: Borrowed Heaven Album Review
Continuing with "The Corrs'" music, I'll be reviewing their fourth album, "Borrowed Heaven". If you're wondering why the review is early, it's because I got sick and thought "I should do this review so I won't wait 'til later. Here's my track by track review:
1) Summer Sunshine: The first single from the album. The song is about a doomed relationship. It's my favorite song on the album and the video was pretty cool. 10/10
2) Angel: The second single from the album. The song was about the group's mother who had passed away before their previous album, "In Blue" was released. The acoustic version of the song makes me cry. 10/10
3) Hideaway: This song feels like it's about being more independent in a relationship instead of co-depending on the other person foe everything. 10/10
4) Long Night: The third and final single from the album. Like "Hideaway", this song was written by Sharon. The song is about breaking up with someone. Only Sharon and Andrea appear in the video. 10/10
5) Goodbye: Like the previous two songs, this song was written by Sharon. The song, like "Angel" is about their mother. It was remixed and released as the band's final single to date, in 2006 for their second greatest hits album, "Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection". There is also a demo version of the song where Sharon sings lead. 10/10
6) Time Enough For Tears: This song was used in the film, "In America" and was the only song on the album that the Corrs didn't write. It was written by "Bono" from "U2" and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Sadly the song feels out of place for me. 5/10
7) Humdrum: The title means dull. The song is the opposite. The song is about how a relationship that has grown dull and boring over the years. Didn't like it at first but it's grown on me. 10/10
8) Even If: This is a happy love song. It's feels like "Breathless Part 2" in a way. Despite that I love the song. 10/10
9) Borrowed Heaven: The title track. It features vocals from "Ladysmith Black Mambazo". The band has said that the song is a prayer. It's very beautiful. 10/10
10) Confidence for Quiet: The song is pretty good, but I have no idea what it's about. 7/10
11) Baby be Brave: This song is a little bit darker than the rest of the album. I love Sharon's part, "confide in me, tell your story, it's your fear that makes you worthy". 10/10
12) Silver Strand: This an instrumental piece that was written by Caroline and Sharon when they were recording their first album, "Forgiven, Not Forgotten". It's amazing. 10/10
"Borrowed Heaven" is my favorite Corrs' album. I love the whole album. Out of 120 points I give the album 112 points which is 93%, an A. Thank you for reading this review.
1) Summer Sunshine: The first single from the album. The song is about a doomed relationship. It's my favorite song on the album and the video was pretty cool. 10/10
2) Angel: The second single from the album. The song was about the group's mother who had passed away before their previous album, "In Blue" was released. The acoustic version of the song makes me cry. 10/10
3) Hideaway: This song feels like it's about being more independent in a relationship instead of co-depending on the other person foe everything. 10/10
4) Long Night: The third and final single from the album. Like "Hideaway", this song was written by Sharon. The song is about breaking up with someone. Only Sharon and Andrea appear in the video. 10/10
5) Goodbye: Like the previous two songs, this song was written by Sharon. The song, like "Angel" is about their mother. It was remixed and released as the band's final single to date, in 2006 for their second greatest hits album, "Dreams: The Ultimate Corrs Collection". There is also a demo version of the song where Sharon sings lead. 10/10
6) Time Enough For Tears: This song was used in the film, "In America" and was the only song on the album that the Corrs didn't write. It was written by "Bono" from "U2" and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Sadly the song feels out of place for me. 5/10
7) Humdrum: The title means dull. The song is the opposite. The song is about how a relationship that has grown dull and boring over the years. Didn't like it at first but it's grown on me. 10/10
8) Even If: This is a happy love song. It's feels like "Breathless Part 2" in a way. Despite that I love the song. 10/10
9) Borrowed Heaven: The title track. It features vocals from "Ladysmith Black Mambazo". The band has said that the song is a prayer. It's very beautiful. 10/10
10) Confidence for Quiet: The song is pretty good, but I have no idea what it's about. 7/10
11) Baby be Brave: This song is a little bit darker than the rest of the album. I love Sharon's part, "confide in me, tell your story, it's your fear that makes you worthy". 10/10
12) Silver Strand: This an instrumental piece that was written by Caroline and Sharon when they were recording their first album, "Forgiven, Not Forgotten". It's amazing. 10/10
"Borrowed Heaven" is my favorite Corrs' album. I love the whole album. Out of 120 points I give the album 112 points which is 93%, an A. Thank you for reading this review.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Corrs: In Blue Album Review
One of my favorite bands is "The Corrs". The Corrs are an Irish band made up of siblings: Jim Corr, Sharon Corr, Caroline Corr, and Andrea Corr. Jim played guitar, Sharon played violin, Caroline played drums, and Andrea played tin whistle as well sang lead. They released 5 studio albums as well as a few live and greatest hits albums. Here's my track by track review of their third album "In Blue":
1) Breathless: The first single from the album. It's my favorite song on the album and it's also the band's most successful single. It was a hit in U.S., which is how I heard it. Funny enough when I first heard it, I had no idea who sang it until 8 years later when I went on iTunes and the song was recommended for me and I freaked out when I found out it was the song I had heard all those years ago. It was nominated for a Grammy and is 1 of 3 songs that were co-written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange who has written and produced for "Shania Twain", "Def Leppard", "Heart", etc. 10/10
2) Give Me a Reason: The third and final single from the album. The album title comes from the lyric "it's not romantic here in blue, swimming, swimming in blue" in the beginning this song. The video showed the band in a large building at a party. It was a great choice as a single but for some reason it peaked lower on the UK charts than "Irresistible" which is strange when this song is way better. 10/10
3) Somebody for Someone: The song is about longing for love. It's a pretty good song but not as amazing as the previous two songs. 7/10
4) Say: I "say, say, say" this is a boring track that I usually skip. 4/10
5) All the Love in the World: This song was remixed and released as a promo single for the film "America's Sweethearts". The is about wanting a love that will last forever. The song is the second out of the 3 songs that Robert John "Mutt" Lange co-wrote. The isn't bad, but it shouldn't have been released as a single. 7/10
6) Radio: This song was released as a single for the band's live album "The Corrs Unplugged". The song was initially set to be on the band's second album "Talk on Corners" but the song wasn't finished in time. The band later recorded this amazing version of the song. Sharon wrote the song and it's one of my favorites on the album. 10/10
7) Irresistible: The second single from the album. This was the third and final song on the album that "Robert John "Mutt" Lange co-wrote. It's not a bad song but it's not a strong choice for a single. The video however was pretty cool and somewhat makes up for it. 7/10
8) One Night: This song was released as a promo single and had a video. It's a beautiful ballad and the video was also good. 8/10
9) All in a Day: This song is kinda a filler track. Andrea even sounds bored as she sings this song. 4/10
10) At Your Side: Like "Radio", this song was also on "The Corrs Unplugged". It's about always being there for a friend. While it's more poppy than the unplugged version, it's still a great song. 9/10
11) No More Cry: This song was written by Andrea and Caroline for their father to help him get over his grief for his wife, their mother, who passed away before the album finished. It was hard to listen to the song for awhile because I would cry when I heard the song because it would make me think of my grandmother. It's an amazing song though. 10/10
12) Rain: From an amazing song to a boring one. I ignore this song a lot. 3/10
13) Give It All Up: This song is pretty catchy and fun to dance to. 8/10
14) Hurt Before: The song is a sad ballad with a great violin solo from Sharon. I don't listen to the song much though. 6/10
15) Rebel Heart: This is an instrumental piece that was composed by Sharon for a four part series, also called, "Rebel Heart". It's amazing and makes me cry sometimes. Perfect way to end the album. 10/10
While "The Corrs" have been on a hiatus for about 10 years, their music is still great. My favorite songs on the album are: "Breathless", "Radio", "Rebel Heart", "Give Me a Reason", "No More Cry", and "At Your Side". Out of 150 points I give the album 113 points which is 75%, a C+. Hope you liked this review!
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