Is Home a good place to start with The Corrs?

Yes, Home is recommended as a starting point for new The Corrs listeners. A tender collection of traditional Irish songs infused with The Corrs' signature harmonies and contemporary arrangements. Released in 2005, Home marks The Corrs' first album of traditional Irish music after a string of successful pop and rock albums. This project followed their 2004 album, Borrowed Heaven, indicating a shift towards their cultural roots and a desire to explore the folk traditions that influenced their earlier work. At this point, the band had established themselves as mainstream stars while seeking to reconnect with their heritage.

Home works well if you're into steady emotional resonance throughout, heartfelt storytelling in every track and for quiet evenings.

How many songs are on Home?

Home has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Home

The Corrs · 2005

45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

A tender collection of traditional Irish songs infused with The Corrs' signature harmonies and contemporary arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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My Lagan Love Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and emotional delivery, highlighting the band's vocal harmonies and connection to Irish heritage.
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Black Is the Colour — The Corrs' rendition of this traditional song showcases their ability to reinterpret classic material, blending delicate instrumentation with evocative vocal performances.
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Haste to the Wedding — This lively track infuses energy into the album, exemplifying The Corrs’ talent for transforming traditional tunes into accessible pop-folk anthems that invite listener engagement.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional Irish music with modern sensibilities, showcasing strong harmonies and arrangements.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of traditional Irish instrumentation, including fiddles and uilleann pipes, across nearly all tracks.
Each song is arranged to highlight the group's vocal harmonies, often layering multiple voices in call-and-response patterns.
The tempo varies slightly but maintains a generally relaxed pace, with several tracks transitioning seamlessly into one another.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional resonance throughout
heartfelt storytelling in every track
for quiet evenings
gentle background for reflection

Maybe skip if you

seeks high-energy excitement
prefers fast-paced listening

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Home marks a departure into traditional Irish music after a pop-focused career.
Themes: Irish heritage· traditional folk revival· nostalgic melodies
Career context: Released in 2005, Home marks The Corrs' first album of traditional Irish music after a string of successful pop and rock albums. This project followed their 2004 album, Borrowed Heaven, indicating a shift towards their cultural roots and a desire to explore the folk traditions that influenced their earlier work. At this point, the band had established themselves as mainstream stars while seeking to reconnect with their heritage.
Stylistic neighbors: Enya· Clannad· The Cranberries