Andrea Corr - Ten Feet High

Debut solo album from the Corrs member. Warner. 2007. Album Description

Ten Feet High Soars

Andrea Corr's debut solo effort is an enchanting success. What makes this collection work is that although she has crafted songs that have their own identities and personalities they all work cohesively together. I have listened to the disc from start to finish and every time it is a complete and satisfying experience.

She opens the disc with "Hello Boys" a saucy and confident electro ditty that is a kick in the pants and lets you know at once that Andrea Corr isn't afraid to do her own thing. It's not The Corrs and it isn't supposed to be. What follows are 10 other tracks that explore the human condition in a way that feels very much like a journey.

"Anybody There's" military beat, signifying routine, works perfectly with the lyrical action in the song. "Shame on You" is a commentary that smartly pairs the sentiment with a confident dance beat--it's not a sleepy, preachy song but a strong point of view augmented by an equally strong beat. "I Do," with its music box sound accurately sums up just what love as an ideal sounds like. It's a perfectly crafted song.

The title track is a true gem. The instrumentation of the music truly takes flight. The wistful piano and the melancholic rhythm gels so well with the lyrics of a love that can't be idealized anymore. What follows is the cheeky and fun "Champagne From a Straw." It almost has a mambo-like rhythm which again completely illustrates the world she is creating with the lyrics about the frivolity of celebrity. She uses horns as the song bounces around like an oblivious starlet prancing through her hollow world.

"24 Hours" is the most straightforward on the album. It's a dance song that works because it's simple and wears its beat on its sleeve.

"This is What it's All About" is a beautiful song that lingers slowly with nothing more than an acoustic guitar and Andrea's sweet, sultry voice. You feel what she is talking about in the song because the music so perfectly fits the song.

"Take Me I'm Yours" is the only cover on the album and it fits right in with the other original songs It's a sexy, electronic groove that makes you want to move.

"Stupidest Girl in the World" is my favorite track. Great transcendent music that hits right at the core. It has a terrific soulful bridge and makes tremendous use of the piano to close out the song.

The album closes with "Ideal World" which is an ideal choice. It's a simple rumination on life, expectation and dreams and Andrea's vocals never betray the truth and sentiment of the song.

The theme here is how well Corr matches her well sung lyrics with music that so effectively captures their meaning. That is something to be applauded because so much nowadays in popular music is just the same bland beats with trite lyrics. This album doesn't sound like everything else out there. Andrea Corr and her producer Nellee Hooper seem to use all the soundscapes at their disposal to create a rich, diverse yet totally cohesive album that truly does soar ten feet high. March 17, 2008

Not worth spending money on.

I bought this album the minute it was released... after all i'm a huge Corrs fan and simply had to buy Andrea's solo album! I didnt even sample any songs before I bought it. Huge mistake there.

The album is packed with bubbly melodies and good, fun electro-pop. ... but it's TOO much. This album is so bubbly and cheerful that it comes across as cheesy with mediocre lyrics.

This really isn't anything at all like the Corrs. ... except for maybe 4 or 5 songs. at the most.

Honestly, if you MUST have this album. Then burn it off a friend or buy it used for really cheap. February 7, 2008

Nice music

I like Andrea's new c.d. The first time I heard the samples I liked it and wanted to buy it, then I got it and was not impressed at first, but now after several listenings I really like it. Some very great songs on the c.d. Very Different from the Corrs but at the same time very a lot like them . January 27, 2008

Superb!!

I have seen several reactions from the reviews of this record, however I do like it so much as any other of The Corrs records, and even it remains true to the same style(yes there are some things missing since its not so folk). Yet I own all of the records of the Corrs and this one deserves to sit right next to them.
I have even put all of the records of The Corrs and this one in a single playlist for my pleasure and you honestly notice that this songs feel like an evolution of the corrs

Great to have January 9, 2008

A Fan Since 1996....

First of all, I have all The Corrs albums from 1996 up to Borrowed Heaven. I like other great bands to like christian singer, Rebecca St. James etc. I don't have this album yet. Not sure if I will get it or when I will get it. Might end up waiting until the band sing another album together. Ever since the 'Runaway' song in 1996's album, I have been a fan of The Corrs. Neat thing is Andrea Corr is the same age as me, and both are birthdays are in May. Not to mention Im still a single man at age 33. If I get this album, Im sure it will be pretty good. I've read some negative reviews, not sure it there truely put, or not :-/
January 3, 2008

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