CD Review
The Corrs
Home
March 6, 2006

    The Corrs,internationally famous for their blend of pop music tinged with the flavor of the Emerald Isle, have returned “Home” to Irish roots in their latest release. The Irish-born act of three sisters (Andrea, Caroline and Sharon) alongside brother Jim, fill their latest offering with modern versions of traditional Celtic favorites while also featuring several new pop tunes.

    The best of the traditional songs is Spancill Hill, Moorlough Shore and the hauntingly beautiful Black is the Color. The last of these three songs is flawlessly produced with orchestra and features the angelic voice of Andrea Corr. Black is the Color might be described as Vanessa Carlton (A Thousand Miles) meets Al Stewart (Year of the Cat). Andrea’s luxurious and often-breathy voice is alone worth the price of the album.

    Home also features a pair of fine, Irish jigs (Old Hag and Haste to the Wedding) that would be joyfully received at any pub as well as two songs sung in Gaelic (Buachaill On Eirne and Brid Og Ni Mhaille). One track, Old Town, doesn’t seem to fit on the album. This song is a light and frivolous pop tune that should have been saved for a future project. This one song not withstanding, if one enjoys traditional Irish music that is well produced and contains a superb vocal performance, the Corrs new album Home, is definitely one that shouldn’t be missed.

Kirk
dallasmusic.com