Ten Feet High

by

Andrea Corr

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I am a Corrs fan without having bought one of their records as I was fascinated and attracted by Andrea's persona and voice - she has understated sizzling. This album is first rate and, like most, takes a few listens to appreciate the choice and the song's musical structures. A real eclectic mix. Andrea's version of "Take me I'm yours" is excellent and I suggest, better than the original - a rare feat. The fact that she has written such a mix of music is a testament in itself. I have the album on continuous play on my car CD - until the next album.

Andrea Corr has finally seen fit to break away from the all singing and dancing family. But most of all she has ditched the quite dated folk music in favour of upbeat pop songs. It's as if she is striking out against the traditional music she has grown up with and tearing it down. This Album isn't the best I have ever heard I have to say and some tracks are quite dull love songs. But songs such as 'Hello Boys' is very Hip hop with a techno beat hidden among the backing sounds. Taking the album as a whole it's experimental with Andrea feeling her way carefully. Therefore it's not truly Rock or Pop or Folk but just a decent collection of songs. I get the feeling that Andrea has just been to careful so the Album has no standout tracks. I think she just might get to number one with this album just due to her brilliant voice and stunning looks !. She just needs to write songs with a better chorus which the Corrs are so good at. It's still a good buy and I hope she goes from strength to strengh in this new solo direction.