Borrowed Heaven
Borrowed Heaven | ||||
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Released | 31 May 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2002–04 | |||
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Length | 45:37 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Olle Romo | |||
The Corrs chronology | ||||
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Singles from Borrowed Heaven | ||||
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Borrowed Heaven is the fourth studio album by Irish rock band The Corrs, released through Atlantic Records on 31 May 2004. The album was produced by Olle Romo.
The band released three singles from this album: "Summer Sunshine," "Angel," and "Long Night." A remix version of "Goodbye" was released as a download-only single in 2006. Other notable tracks include the title track "Borrowed Heaven," which featured an appearance from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and "Time Enough For Tears," which was penned by U2's Bono. The acoustic performances for this album's Electronic Press Kit were recorded at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.[1][2]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 58/100[3] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
Borrowed Heaven received mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, the album has garnered a score of 58 over 100, based on 7 mainstream critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
Commercial performance
The album was a great success in their homeland Ireland where it 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 Corrs set off on the Borrowed Heaven Tour in June 2004, taking the band to Europe and North America. This would be the Corrs' last tour before taking an extended hiatus in 2006 to raise families and embark on solo careers.
Track listing
All tracks are written by The Corrs, except "Time Enough For Tears" by Bono, Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Summer Sunshine" | 2:53 |
2. | "Angel" | 3:26 |
3. | "Hideaway" | 3:17 |
4. | "Long Night" | 3:47 |
5. | "Goodbye" | 4:11 |
6. | "Time Enough for Tears" (from the film In America, nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song) | 5:03 |
7. | "Humdrum" | 3:43 |
8. | "Even If" | 3:03 |
9. | "Borrowed Heaven" | 4:21 |
10. | "Confidence for Quiet" | 3:11 |
11. | "Baby Be Brave" | 3:58 |
12. | "Silver Strand" (Instrumental) | 4:26 |
13. | "Miracle" (Japanese & Australian bonus track) | 4:00 |
Digital re-release bonus tracks
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Summer Sunshine" (Fernando Garibay Remix) | 3:06 |
14. | "Summer Sunshine" (Acoustic) | 2:58 |
Personnel
The band
- Andrea Corr – lead vocals, tin whistle
- Caroline Corr – drums, percussion, bodhran, vocals
- Jim Corr – acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, piano
- Sharon Corr – violin, vocals
Additional musicians
- Tim Pierce – additional guitars on 'Angel', 'Even If' and 'Time Enough For Tears'
- Anthony Drennan – additional guitars on 'Silver Strand'
- John O'Brien – additional programming on all songs
- Pecka Erkesjo – bass on 'Time Enough For Tears'
- Jon Button – upright bass on 'Time Enough For Tears'
- Jim McGorman – piano on 'Summer Sunshine'
- Jeff Babko – piano on 'Time Enough For Tears'
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Backing Vocals on 'Borrowed Heaven'
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[37] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
France (SNEP)[38] | Gold | 100,000* |
Germany (BVMI)[39] | Gold | 100,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[40] | Gold | 7,500^ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[24] | Gold | 50,000^ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[41] | Gold | 20,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[42] | Gold | 100,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Australia[43] | 28 May 2004 | CD | Warner Music |
Ireland | |||
Japan[44] | |||
United Kingdom | 31 May 2004 | ||
Taiwan | 1 June 2004 | Atlantic Records | |
United States | 8 June 2004 |
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