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BORROWED HEAVEN
(Atlantic)
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Four years ago, the Corrs teamed up with legendary pop producer Mutt Lange on the lush daydream "Breathless," which became their biggest US hit. On their latest, the Irish sibling act give the reins to Lange protégé Olle Romo and come up with an ace sequel, "Summer Sunshine." "In the heat of summer sunshine I’ll kiss you/And nobody needs to know," coos frontwoman Andrea as the track’s galloping beat amplifies her crush. Lightweight as ever, sure, but also self-penned, and the band still sound as gorgeous on the radio as they look on stage. Heaven is a better album than its predecessor, In Blue: the buoyant rocker "Angel" and the yearning ballad "Long Night" could both have been lead singles in their own right. Andrea shows flashes of humor and defiance, and the elegant title cut even features a moving cameo by African vocal masters Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The Corrs’ media profile may be on the decline these days, but their songs remain some of the heartiest in mainstream pop. The Corrs perform this Saturday, August 28, at FleetBoston Pavilion, Northern Avenue in Boston; call (617) 228-6000.
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