Talk On Corners: Special Edition, The Corrs

Talk On Corners: Special Edition, The Corrs (143/Lava/Atlantic)

Artists who crank out beat-heavy dance pop are a dime a dozen.

But the pleasant melodies and catchy rhythms in this collection stand out because they’re seamlessly integrated with traditional Irish elements.

The members of this Irish quartet – all related -- sing and play on the dozen tracks, 10 of which they wrote or co-wrote.

The album’s original incarnation was released in 1997, but this effort is distinguished by its righteous remixes.

Andrea Corr’s voice on the opener, What Can I Do (Tin Tin Out Remix), is as shimmery and crystalline as icicles in winter sun.

Though she doesn't have an extraordinary range, she possesses expert vocal control and power.

Only When I Sleep boasts terrific guitar work and a spacey, dreamy texture.

Irish fiddle and a heavy dance beat help the group leave its unique mark on a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams (Tee’s Radio Mix).

Since 1995, The Corrs have had phenomenal international success.

With this work, they now stand poised to break wide open in the United States.

--Heidi Johnson-Wright