Product description Corrs ~ In Blue .co.uk Having proved with MTV Unplugged that they are more that just a bunch of pretty faces and that they can actually play their instruments, The Corrs returned to the studio for their third "proper" album. Owners of Unplugged will already be familiar with two of the tracks on here, "At Your Side" and "Radio", which are given the full studio treatment and endowed with a much fuller sound. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily a good thing, as the album as a whole tends to be overproduced--taking the raw folky qualities and turning them into a far more sanitised sound. The stand-out tracks, as a result, tend to be the more up-tempo ones--"Breathless" and "No More Cry"--and to be fair, when they're good, they're very, very good; but when they're bad, they're just dull. There are also some strange changes in direction--the reggae-lite of "Give It All Up" is a dramatic new sound that doesn't quite work. Unlike previous albums, In Blue doesn't seem to be quite so flowing--with several different producers working on it (including Mr. Shania Twain, "Mutt" Lange), maybe it was a case of too many cooks spoil the broth. --Mel Roberts
L**D
Don't believe everything you read
Like other listeners I was mildly disappointed with this album when I first heard it. Then I played it, and played it, and played it... It is possibly the best thing The Corrs have done. The songs weave their way into your mind and don't let you go. Contrary to some reviews I have read, I don't believe this is an over-produced album. The songs are certainly produced well, and there are a few AOR gimmicks courtesy of Mutt Lange and Mitchell Froom, but these actually add to the songs. This is a very accomplished album from a band who have paid their dues and are now an assured, world-class act. They have totally dispelled many peoples' illusions of them as a rather parochial, jig and reel band, and if any band is on its way to scale the heights of Fleetwood Mac and other stadium fillers, then The Corrs are certainly it. Well done and thanks for the album, Jim, Andrea, Sharon and Caroline.
G**N
Great album loving the gentle & yet upbeat of it.
A wonderful place to be is IN THE BLUE .
S**N
The Corrs, yeah!
The Corrs have their own sound and always delivers fine songs, this record is no exception!
K**R
Where's the violin?
One of the things that attracted me to the Corrs was Sharon's sexy violin that appeared in almost every track. On this album, the violin is pushed to the background in favour of guitars and keyboards with it only frontlining on the superb Rebel Heart. First time through, the album was a disappointment (expectations were high) but it does grow on you. The only dud track (in my opinion) is 'Give me a reason'; pity it's the second one in. Fortunately, the quality improves with 'Somebody for Someone'. 'Say' is a bit frothy, but nice. 'Irresistible' sounds like it might be the next single, very catchy. 'All in a day' is superb, much more like the previous albums, nice violin work! 'No more cry' is (as I understand it)an upbeat tribute to their mum who died last year.'Rain' is very cool, 'Give it all up' is reggae! 'Hurt before' is beautiful, and 'Rebel Heart' is an instrumental masterpiece.Overall, it's a new direction that loses some of their distinctive nature and I hope they don't abandon their roots. Little gripes aside, this is a triumph!
A**S
Nice cd
Nice listening as usual
V**R
In Blue: The Corrs - Radio friendly
After two great albums in which they successfully blended pop and celtic folk music, this third studio release from the Corrs saw them moving more into the radio friendly pop camp at the expense of the traditional sound. In moving from the middle ground they had so successfully navigated previously something was lost, and while this album is solid and workmanlike, it lacks that bit of vital spark that would make it great. Everyone is still doing a good job, with a good solid backing behind the soaring lead vocals, but the slicker production and reduction in the trad Irish feel are serious minus points. A good middling album, not dire, not great. 3 stars.
B**E
Very quick delivery
Product in perfect condition
J**N
Five Stars
Great
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