This weekend I had the chance to watch and listen to short gig my favorite band The Corrs gave as part of French RTL2 network. It was a private concert in that one had to be invited to it but they broadcast it live over the radio and had a video feed on their website. The Corrs were one of several acts to perform.
The gig marked the debut of 4 songs from their upcoming album tentatively titled “Home” that according to lead singer Andrea would be released in September or October.
The songs were (all titles are tentative at this point) Black is the Color, Lagan Love, Heart Like A Wheel, Old Hag You Killed Me. There had been speculation and from band interviews that the new album would return to the traditional sound they had on their first album “Forgiven Not Forgotten”. There would be more emphasis on traditional Irish sounds and from the preview presented over the weekend, it seems that is what the new album will feature.
My favorite of the evening was Lagan Love but they were all good. I like their rock and pop but I like the traditional sounds as well.
The band also told an RTL2 person they plan to tour in support of the album. I really hope they come to North America.
Their next gig is scheduled for July 6th, in Scotland, as part of the Live 8 series of concerts to end poverty in Africa and around the world.
