(Atlantic)
From the land of
Enya and
Clannad
comes a familial outfit
poised to rescue adult contemporary
from its doldrums. Lead singer Andrea Corr's lilting, ethereal quality matches
her soulful, assured delivery. On the title track, she brings a quiet
vulnerability to the chorus "You're forgiven, not forgotten" -- sung with a
sweet sense of tragedy that recalls Karen Carpenter. Shades of the
Corrs'
Celtic upbringing weave their way in and out of the more pop-friendly material
(notably on "The Right Time" and "Someday," with its
Swing Out Sister-ish
harmonies); and instrumental pieces like the elegiac "Erin Shore" and "Toss the
Feathers" (where Sharon's animated violin and Andrea's tin whistle hark to the
Brit folk-rock combo
Fairport Convention)
show off their musical versatility.
Smart, sassy, and extremely infectious tunes guarantee repeated listenings.
-- David Gérard
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