The Corrs Album: “Talk on Corners”

I know this CD has became harder to find, but I think we should take into consideration the two sides of the coin.

Some facts 'bout this CD version of "Talk On Corners":

***The version of 'Dreams' alone is a reason to get this record;

***It is pretty much of the same vintage as was their famous album "Forgiven Not Forgotten". Unlike the Special Edition and, for what it's worth, their album "In Blue", more pop-oriented(quite good still different), this album retains much of the Irish accents and folkish qualities that make them so unique;

***The original version of 'What Can I Do' (on the present CD) is, in my opinion, much more better than the remix on the current Special Edition album. Vocals, in particular, are much more vivid. One listen and you'll know the difference;

***At last, a good point for all the possible versions of "Talk On Corners": there is the song 'No Good For Me', enough good for me (and one of my favourite tracks), a solid rocking tune packed with a memorable presence by the melodic violin of Sharon Corr. An other good reason as to know why this CD has become a great sought-after recording of Pop Music. Incidentally, I prefer this side of the Corrs.

Talk On Corners album went successfuly in many of countries and several singles taken of it were remixed. And guess what happened! All the original versions were replaced by these remixes and the "Talk On Corners Special Edition" was made. To be honest, I don't like this way. I can't understand it what led to remix (and make worst...) Runaway of debut Forgiven, Not Forgotten so it is to be found here also. Other songs are the same, without any change, so here is the question if the album is worthwile to buy just because of five remixes... on the other hand - all the remix fanatics will be pleased for sure...

Songs review:

So Young (K-Klass mix) - I cannot say this remix is bad; even though hasn't added any improvement, it is interesting, because this in this version there is one more verse! So we can enjoy 30 seconds more of optimism and happiness of life...

Dreams (Tee's radio) - oh my God! This style doesn't fit The Corrs in any way! The melodic song was defiled by various techno and electronic sounds which made it good only for night club party, sorry...

I Never Loved You Anyway (remix) - a bit different arrangement, for those who aren't musical enought, probably difference unable to hear. What's a pity, the song ends up with: "I'm delighted you're moving away" and what was the best, the instrumental epilogue... is simply away...

Runaway (Tin Tin Out remix) - the original version is sweet, but still pleasant to listen. The most beautiful was the gradation "I would runaway with you..." and the following guitar mini-solo - which I'm missing so much in this remix. It was a connection between this verse and refrain, now this sounds very unnaturally. What a shame...

My friend recommended this CD to me when I was in London. Since it was on sale, i said what the hell. After I heard it, I was totally hook. It was just too bad that when i got back to the States, they are not as widely known. But i am always looking forward to their new CD or DVD. Futhermore, you get some extra songs that are not release in the US version.

The seven tracks they list as being "extra" on this CD are some of the best. In particular, their cover of "Dreams" is absolutely fabulous.

If you don't have at least one version of Talk on Corners, get this one. And even if you do, its probably worth it to get this and trade in/sell your other copy.

I love the corrs and had to have it to listen to and for my collection would recommend it to anyone