Unplugged (+1 Bonus Track) [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT] [LIVE]

The Corrs

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 21, 1999)
• Original Release Date: December 21, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import, Live
• Label: Wea International
• ASIN: B00003WGFT
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,322 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The Corrs sound comfortably at home on this orchestrally enhanced acoustic gig, recorded at Ardmore Studios outside Dublin in early October 1999. With only two studio albums to their credit, it may seem a bit early to go for an Unplugged rerun, but the inclusion of two new Corrs-penned songs and a trio of previously unheard covers, in addition to the live greatest hits, means there's something fresh to enjoy. An unplugged session also establishes clearly that the Corrs, in danger of being perceived as pop puppets, are a real band who play and sing beautifully and can deliver the goods live. Encouragingly, the two new songs, "Radio" and "At Your Side," are well up to the usual Corrs standard, while much of the already familiar material benefits from tasty arrangements--"What Can I Do" in particular works better than the dance-remix hit version. --Johnny Black

Product Description
Includes Two Bonus Tracks Not on Euro Version: 'so Young'& 'Dreams'.

Customer Reviews

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Remarkable Success!, December 22, 1999

By	Jaime Pih (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

Ireland's pride and joy, The Corrs, are congratulated on their spectacular unplugged performance and excellent album. Never failing to amaze us, this is yet another fantastic album which deserves much praise.

Consisting of both new and old tracks, they were able to deliver mesmerising pieces such as 'Only When I Sleep' and 'Forgiven Not Forgotten', beautifully complemented with splendid orchestral arrangement.

Songs such as 'Radio', 'At Your Side' and 'Old Town' were introduced for the first time with favourable outcome. The tune to 'Radio' is somewhat unique, differing it from other tracks, yet is able to blend in well. For a good source of encouragement and inspiration, 'At Your Side' and the cover version of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', helps (both lyrically and melodically) provide reassurance and warmth to one's heart. In 'Old Town', it has been said that Andrea Corr shows certain similarity to that of Karen Carpenter from the Carpenters, based on her voice and the catchy tune of the song.

A true breathtaking track was the cover version of Mary Black's 'No Frontiers'...a lovely duet performed by Sharon and Caroline Corr, with just the simple playing of the piano and these two angelic voices - It is purely serene.

The sibling quartet's rendition of Jimmy Hendrix's 'Little Wing' is a perfect example of Celtic-Pop, blended together. Listening to that celtic touch in this track makes one wonder of the amazing combination and how much there is to be admired.

For those who have a burning desire and affection for Irish tunes, be rest assured that 'Toss The Feathers' and 'Lough Erin Shore' will be of NO disappointment whatsoever. The tin whistle, violin and bodhran are played so beautifully, that it's not a wonder if one's mind were to runaway, picturing Ireland's Shore when listening to 'Erin Shore' itself. As for 'Runaway', it has made its mark as one of the first and best Corrs love songs ever, even more in this unplugged version.

Included in this album is the single for 'Rainy Day' - a bubbly and cheerful song, it works in putting a smile on your face.

Well designed, with a nice CD sleeve layout and good photography of pictures, and cardboard boxed together with the 'Rainy Day' single, The Corrs Unplugged Album makes a perfect gift for all ages...be it for someone else, or for your own heart's content and listening pleasure.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wowee! Fantastic!, December 9, 1999

By	Ben (Singapore) - See all my reviews

Wow! They've done it again. The Corrs have proven time and time again that they CAN perform live and this is one exceptional recording. Besides performing songs from their previous two studio albums, there are six new songs, all of them beautifully performed. Radio and Rainy Day as well as Old Town are so fresh sounding, you'll never take the disc out of your CD player. As is their trademark sound, expect a Celtic-pop-orchestra sound. It works! Although this is an unplugged album, the songs ring through loud & clear and it actually sounds like a studio recording. A pity though, they didn't really interact with the audience a little bit more. This album is worth your money.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars InCORRigible, May 13, 2000

By	"xpio" (Harare, Zimbabwe) - See all my reviews

The unchanging Corrs have done it again with their smashing album, Unplugged. The CD gave an air of being right there with them and maybe that's true of all "unplugged"s, but I just thought this was absolutely fab. It's amazing how talented the Corrs are - I was surprised to see only 12 reviews for this CD. They are all very good but my absolute fav player is Caroline - having heard her in "Toss the Feathers" I don't think anyone could doubt she is a world-class drummer.

The CD includes both the famous Corrs songs ("Only when I sleep" has been in my head for three days now) and traditional Irish folk songs which are great. The album ends with a Corrs version of "Everybody Hurts", performed exceptionally well. To Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim - thumbs up, five stars - you guys rule!