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Most organic sounding album from The corrs
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2017Verified Purchase
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233. Jupiter calling, Scarlet receiving
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2017Verified Purchase
233. Jupiter calling, Scarlet receiving
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2017
From the release of their magnificent "Forgiven, not forgotten" debut in 1995, their poptastic crossover "Talk on corners" (1997), to the enchanting songbook of traditional Irish songs (2005's "Home"), and 2015's great comeback "White light", Ireland's premium musical family are one of only few Irish artists that really broke international boundaries and enjoyed mainstream success. With their blend of traditional Irish folk and pop sensibilities, they struck gold, producing hits that reached high in various charts globally, and achieving gold and multi-platinum status (they have sold over 40 million albums worldwide).Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2017
Following on from "White light", they return to prove that they have not lost their knack for penning those irresistable melodies they are loved for. Taking its title from its centrepiece song, "SOS (Song of Syria)", "Jupiter" was mostly recorded live, with minimal intervention by hi-tech wizardry. Producer T-Bone Burnett has provided his expertise, giving their sound a little twist, and the end result finds them at their most stripped-down and warm-sounding, organic and unpolished (very much like on their wonderful 1999 MTV Unplugged album).
The hooks, the harmonies, the Celtic undertow, the nostalgic feel, the political thematology which they so subtly incorporated in the previous album, they are all present here. The intimate, pared-down moments are the most effective, as witnessed by heartfelt cuts like "Son of Solomon" and "Live before I die", both prime examples of the band's incomparable ear for melody. The atmospheric "Season of our love", the most produced cut on here, is another highlight. One of the most unexpected surprises is the gentle, gorgeous "No go baby", a very personal 3-minute little beauty about a miscarriage. And closing track, "The sun and the moon", which grew out of studio improvisation, takes the place of the band's famous instrumental pieces (surprisingly there are none on this set).
As ever, the songs owe much to the serene vocals of raven-haired beauty Andrea who continues to front the band with such grace; her melancholic delivery is heavenly, and reason enough to overcome or forgive them any lyrical missteps. The Corrs' sheer pleasantness is almost impossible to resist, and their presence works like a perfect antidote in the bland and noisy musical landscape that is dominated by soulless, processed so-called songs. Jupiter calling, Scarlet receiving...
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