The most reminiscent of their former sound is a cover version of "Old Town" originally by former Thin Lizzy Frontman and fellow Irishman Phil Lynott.
I particularly like "Spancill Hill" with infectious ethnic guitar and bodhran sounds that combined give this song an enchanting feeling and I actually found myself tapping my foot along. "Old Hag" is an energetic instrumental piece that makes you feel like standing up and dancing around the living room (not something I'm prone too). "Dimming of the Day" is a soft and beautiful song with the soporific qualities of a lullaby. I didn't like the downbeat and rather awkward sounding "Black is the Colour" but that was more about my personal preference than the Corrs interpretation.
Produced by Mitchell Froom Home has a fantastic production quality, it is crisp and pure with a velvety smooth, almost liquid sound. The traditional songs are beautifully sung and Andrea's melodic, graceful voice has just enough lilt to give the songs that ethnic Irish feel.
All in all I can happily recommend this CD to anyone who is a fan of the Corrs or Irish folk music, or to anyone looking for something to brighten their dark and rainy Irish day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Article comments
1 - Niall
"The Corrs, an Irish group from Dundalk, County Cork"
They are from Dundalk, County Louth.... there is no Dundalk in County Cork...
2 - A.L. Harper
Oops! I will get that fixed. I'm best friend is from County Cork I must have been thinking of her.
3 - Steve
Hmm, thanks for the review, A.L., I have their "Best Of..." from 2001, I quite enjoyed it, especially their take on the Fleetwood Mac tune "Dreams".
I'll have to listen to "Home" online, I may like it. I also have a "Best Of..." Clannad who have also focused on older Irish music in the past.
4 - Steve
Correction - "Best Of..." by Clannad
5 - A.L. Harper
Steve -
I quite liked dreams too. I think the Corrs are great summer pop!