Having proved with MTV Unplugged that they are more that just a bunch of pretty faces and that they can actually play their instruments, the Corrs return to the studio for their third proper album. Owners of Unplugged will already be familiar with "At Your Side" and "Radio," which are given the full studio treatment and endowed with a much fuller sound. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily a good thing; the album as a whole is marred by production that sanitizes past raw folkie qualities. The standout tracks, as a result, tend to be up-tempo selections, led by "Breathless" and "No More Cry." When the Corrs are good, they're very good; but when they're bad, they're just dull. There are also some strange changes in direction (the reggae-lite "Give It All Up" is a dramatic new sound that doesn't quite work). Unlike previous albums, In Blue doesn't flow effectively, due likely to the several different producers enlisted by the group, including Mr. Shania Twain, "Mutt" Lange. Maybe this is a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. --Mel Roberts