Borrowed Heaven
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| Borrowed Heaven | ||
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| Studio album by The Corrs | ||
| Released | 31 May 2004 | |
| Recorded | 2002-2004 | |
| Genre | Celtic Folk-rock | |
| Length | ? | |
| Label | Atlantic Records | |
| Producer(s) | Olle Romo | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| The Corrs chronology | ||
| VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live In Dublin (2002) |
Borrowed Heaven (2004) |
Home (2005) |
Borrowed Heaven is an album by The Corrs and it was produced by Olle Romo. The album was released 31 May 2004 (see 2004 in music).
For this album Sharon Corr managed to write and play and make a significant contribution with songs such as 'Hideaway', 'Long Night', and 'Goodbye'.
The Corrs created a folkier, edgier, and more guitar oriented album than previous albums, notably their year 2000 album In Blue. This is because Jim Corr plays most of the guitars and keyboards.
Reviews for this album varied greatly. Fans of the band generally agree the album represents a return of sorts to the group's Celtic folk pop origins after the much 'poppier' (see pop music) In Blue released in 2000 (see 2000 in music).
The band released three singles from this album: 'Summer Sunshine', 'Angel', and 'Long Night'.
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[edit] Success
The album was a great success in their homeland Ireland where it peaked at number 1 with all three singles entering the Irish music charts. The album was greeted with success in western Europe, charting in nearly every country. Success in eastern Europe was varied from number 1 chart positions to not charting at all. The album also entered the top ten albums in the United States with the single Summer Sunshine entering the top 20 singles. The album also charted successfully in Australia and Japan.
With album sales totalling just over 14 million, it was the highest selling album of The Corrs' career (aside from the Best of The Corrs compilation album.) It also showed that the The Corrs were able to continually outsell their previous albums, as their album sales continue to rise.
[edit] Track listing
- "Summer Sunshine" – 2:53
- "Angel" – 3:26
- "Hideaway" – 3:17
- "Long Night" – 3:47
- "Goodbye" – 4:11
- "Time Enough For Tears" (written by Bono and Gavin Friday for the film In America, indicated to the Golden Globe Award) – 5:03
- "Humdrum" – 3:43
- "Even If" – 3:03
- "Borrowed Heaven" (featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo) – 4:21
- "Confidence For Quiet" – 3:11
- "Baby Be Brave" – 3:58
- "Silver Strand" (an instrumental track) – 4:26
- bonus track on Japanese & Australian editions of the album
- "Miracle" (Bonus Track) – 4:00
[edit] Personnel
[edit] The Band
- Andrea Corr: Lead Vocals, Tin whistle, Backing Vocals
- Caroline Corr: Drums,Percussion, Bodhran, Piano, Backing Vocals
- Sharon Corr: Violin, Backing Vocals
- Jim Corr: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Piano, Keyboards
[edit] Additional Musicians
- John O'Brien: Additional Programming on all songs
- Tim Pierce: Additional Guitars on "Angel", "Even If" and "Time Enough For Tears"
- Anto Drennan: Additional Guitars on "Silver Strand"
- Pecka Erkesjo: Bass on "Silver Strand"
- John Button: Upright Bass on "Time Enough For Tears"
- Jim McGorman: Piano on "Summer Sunshine"
- Jeff Babko: Piano on "Time Enough For Tears"
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Backing Vocals on "Borrowed Heaven"
[edit] Release details
- 2004, UK, Warner 7567932432, Release Date 31 May 2004, CD
- 2004, Japan, Wea WPCR-11810, Release Date 28 May 2004, CD (with bonus track)
- 2004, Australian, Warner 7567932412, Release Date 28 May 2004, CD (with bonus track)
- 2004, Taiwan, Atlantic 83670-2, Release Date ? ? 2004, CD
- 2004, U.S., Atlantc 075678367021, Release Date 8 June 2004, CD
| The Corrs |
| Andrea | Caroline | Jim | Sharon |
| Discography |
| Albums: Forgiven, Not Forgotten | Live | Talk on Corners | Unplugged | In Blue | Best of | Live in Dublin | Borrowed Heaven | Home | Dreams |
| Singles: Runaway | Forgiven, Not Forgotten | The Right Time | Love to Love You | Closer | Only When I Sleep | I Never Loved You Anyway | What Can I Do | Dreams | I Know My Love | Radio | Old Town | Rainy Day | Breathless | Irresistible | Give Me a Reason | All the Love in the World | Would You Be Happier | When the Stars Go Blue | Summer Sunshine | Angel | Long Night | Heart Like a Wheel/Old Town | Goodbye |
