Borrowed Heaven

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Borrowed Heaven

Studio album by The Corrs
Released	31 May 2004
Recorded	2002-2004
Genre	Celtic Folk-rock
Length	?
Label	143/Lava
Producer(s)	Olle Romo
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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).

In this album, Sharon Corr has managed to write and play a significant contribution to the album by able to write songs such as 'Hideaway', 'Long Night' and 'Goodbye'.

The Corrs have created a more folkier, edgier and guitar orientated album than previous albums, notably their year 2000 album In Blue. This is because Jim Corr playes most of the instruments from the tracks heard on the album, such as the guitars, keyboards and the piano.

Reviews for this album have greatly varied. Fans of the band in general agree that the album represents a return of sorts to The Corrs' 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".

1 Success
2 Track listing
3 Credits
4 Release details

[edit] Success

The album was a great success in their homeland, Ireland which 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.

[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] Credits

Personnel Andrea Corr Lead Vocals, Tin Whistle, Backing Vocals Caroline Corr Drums, Bodhran, Percussion, Backing Vocals Sharon Corr Violin, Backing Vocals Jim Corr Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Keyboards, Piano

Additional Musicians Anto Drennan Additional Guitars on 'Silver Strand' Tim Pierce Additional Guitars on 'Angel', 'Even If' and 'Time Enough For Tears'

There is no mention of bass guitar in the credits, but this is probably an oversight, as Keith Duffy is listed as bass player on at least one of the singles taken from this album.

[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