The Corrs : Borrowed Heaven

1. Summer Sunshine
2. Angel
3. Hideaway
4. Long Night
5. Goodbye
6. Time Enough For Tears
7. Humdrum
8. Even If
9. Borrowed Heaven
10. Confidence For Quiet
11. Baby Be Brave
12. Silver Strand
13. Miracle*
* --- Bonus Track

The Corrs finally returns from behind the scenes with their first studio album since 2000's platinum-certified "In Blue." Recorded in Dublin and Los Angeles, "Borrowed Heaven" was produced by Olle Romo, a close accomplice of Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, who co-produced The Corrs' third album "In Blue." All but one of the songs on the album were written by The Corrs. The exception is the Golden Globe-nominated "Time Enough For Tears," written by U2's Bono, Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer, and originally performed by Andrea Corr on the soundtrack for the motion picture "In America."

Well, to be honest, I was mildly disappointed with this album when I first listened to it. Cos "Borrowed Heaven" basically follows the same formula as its predecessor. You know I was hoping that the Corrs would go back to their trademark Irish/Celtic sound of the "Forgiven, Not Forgotten" era. After listening to this album many times, however, I have noticed that "Borrowed Heaven" is actually a mix of Irish melodies, pop and rock. Most songs still contain more or less the Irish element. Hence I now affirm that "Borrowed Heaven" has the integral Corrs sound though it takes a different direction from their '90s albums. At least I think it is a better album than the last, for you can hear the Irish elements a lot more.

Thus, "Borrowed Heaven" is indeed their most accomplished album to date in that it finds the Corrs reflecting both their growth as songwriters and musicians. Lyrically, it is the most personal Corrs album since their debut. Even if you are initially disappointed in this album, therefore, I think "Borrowed Heaven" will grow on you. Once you've heard it a couple of times, you should be tapping your toes. Hearing is believing. Let's enjoy borrowed heaven to the end!

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