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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227321727
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
MPN: 73217
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: February 07, 2006
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Almost as famous for their killer cheekbones as their astounding musical chops, this Platinum-selling Irish family band (sisters Andrea, Caroline and Sharon plus brother, Jim) has cut a major swath, garnering an international fan-base with their Celtic-flavored electrified pop and feisty live shows. They decided to cut an album of mostly traditional songs as a memorial to their mother, Jean, a musician and song collector who died in 1999. But as with Sinead O'Connor's 2002 Sean-Nos Nua, their treatments, while perfectly authentic, also reflect their more usual style. The opening selection, a spooky lullaby called "My Lagan Love", features martial-sounding drums, washes of parlor piano and banked strings straight out an Arab-Andalouse orchestra. "Peggy Gordon", about unrequited love, has a retro folk-rock back-beat that works beautifully with the plaintive vocals. "Old Hag" is a rollicking instrumental while the Irish-language "Buachaill On Eirne" and "Brid Og Ni MHaille", if a tad unidiomatic, do not lack charm. But the track that lingers longest in the ear is "Dimming Of The Day", a gloriously moving ballad from the pen of British singer-songwriter Richard Thompson. --Christina Roden
Fusing timeless pop-rock sensibilities with contemporary and age-old Celtic flavors, The Corrs' unique sound is Irish at its core and universal in its appeal. A quartet comprising sisters Andrea, Caroline, Sharon, and brother Jim, The Corrs popuarlity in the U.S. blossomed in the mid-90's and has thrived throughout a string of acclaimed releases. On Home, their latest album, The Corrs return to their roots-and their family legacy-with a selection of tunes lifted out of a treasured sonbook of the late Jean Corr. Driven by the siblings' passion to shed new light on traditional songs and airs, this radiant collection features the crystal clear production and brilliant harmonies for which the band is renowned. It also presents two tracks in Gaelic, marking the first time The Corrs have recorded in their mother tongue.
One year after their last studio album, The Corrs are returning full circle with their latest album Home. As the title suggests, The Corrs are back to fond beginnings, defining a journey that began 15 years ago. It is a record that is held close to the bands' hearts, compiled through a songbook of the late Jean Corr, and brought to life by the band's urge to bring new interpretations to traditional Irish songs. Featuring the BBC Radio 2 Concert Orchestra and working with orchestral arranger Fiachra Trench and producer Mitchell Froom, who has worked with The Corrs on three previous albums, the band set out to create an eclectic mixture of songs and instrumental airs. The mixture of traditional and contemporary, is one that is truly celebrated throughout Home. 12 total tracks. Warner. 2005.
The Irish Family Band Go Back to their Roots to Create an Album that is Near and Dear to their Hearts. The Song Selections were Compiled and Inspired from a Songbook Kept by their Late Mother Jean Corr. It was Caroline Corr who First Suggested a Return to Traditional Form, Since "everywhere We Go in the World We Are Asked to Do More Irish Music." The Sessions Feature the BBC Radio Two Concert Orchestra with Arrangements by Fiachra Trench (Van Morrison) and Produced by Mitchell Froom. The Band Set Out to Create an Eclectic Mixture of Songs and Instrumental Airs. The Recording of the Album Over Six Months Became a Journey in Uniting Both Old and New. Traditional Irish Songs were Carefully Chosen and Set to New Arrangements While Remaining True and Faithful to the Core Emotion of the Originals.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Awesome Traditional Irish Music
I have been using the CD for my daily yoga practice. Great traditional Irish music. I always love the band so it doesnt matter which CD, I always love theirs. My favorites are Peggy Gordon and My Lagan Love.
Rating:  - Grows on you
Initially, I was disappointed with this album. Being a Corrs fan, I was expecting something a little more upbeat and catchy. This album, however, is nothing like any of their other albums. It's not celtic pop - it's irish folk. And even though at first it might seem unfamiliar and disappointing - it grows on you.
The standout tracks here are 'Heart Like A Wheel', 'Peggy Gordon', 'Black is The Color' and 'Dimming of The Day'.
If you want some music on a nice quiet evening ... Read More
Rating:  - Good Traditional Irish songs ruined
Am a Corrs fan, so was eager for this new album ... a trip back to their Irish roots. Unfortunately, all I can take from the album are the "breathy" vocals ... you hear EVERY SINGLE intake of breath between notes and its VERY DISTRACTING! I realize breathing is necessary, but it shouldn't be so front and center in each arrangement. As it stands, I can't bear to try a second listen. Move further from the mike already!
Rating: - Didn't love it at first, but listening it over time, it grows on you!
The Corrs decided to do what they are good at. Or in other words, where they come from. This album features many of the greatest Irish songs of all time. I saw it first that I didn't love it at first. It's because I was expecting Corrs' style music not down to gritty pure Irish music. I decided to write this review it's because I think many of the listeners would feel the same way like I did but they didn't turn out to love it at the end.
I've to really give it up to the studio crew ... Read More
Rating:  - doctormanny
If you like modern iterpretations of traditional Irish music, the Corr's "Home" is a pleasurable listen, but nothing special. Check out Sinead O'Conner's Sean-Nos Nua, which is markedly superior.
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