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Dream of You

Sharon Corr · 2010

47 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A lush blend of melodic pop and rock infused with traditional Irish influences, creating a heartfelt and evocative soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime — This track stands out for its haunting arrangement and Sharon's emotive vocal delivery, breathing new life into a classic song while reflecting personal themes of love and loss.
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    Mná Na h’Éireann — This original piece celebrates Irish heritage through its rich instrumentation and narrative lyrics, showcasing Sharon's commitment to cultural storytelling in her music.
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    Dream of You — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its reflective lyrics and soothing melody, highlighting Sharon's strengths as both a songwriter and performer.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that would elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a romantic tone, followed by a notable cover that shifts to a more emotional delivery.
  • Several tracks incorporate traditional Irish instrumentation, such as fiddles and flutes, blending seamlessly with pop melodies.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • It’s Not a Dream

    A poignant moment occurs when the writing shifts from optimistic assertions about love to an introspective questioning of reality.

    This transition deepens the emotional complexity by contrasting hope with uncertainty, revealing the nuanced feelings that accompany romantic aspirations.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Our Wedding Day 2:19
  • 2 Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime 3:14
  • 3 It’s Not a Dream 4:11
  • 4 Mná Na h’Éireann 5:46
  • 5 Buenos Aires 3:55
  • 6 So Long Ago 3:37
  • 7 Smalltown Boy 5:04
  • 8 Cooley’s Reel 3:20
  • 9 Butterflies 4:22
  • 10 Dream of You 3:52
  • 11 Real World 3:59
  • 12 Love Me Better 3:37

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