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Afterglow
Sarah McLachlan
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2003-11-04
Manufacturer: Arista
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
Now here, for your listening pleasure, the tracks...

Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Is Sarah McLachlan a secret punk rocker? To be sure, her rebellion is hushed. On Afterglow, her first studio album since 1997's Surfacing, McLachlan's music is as tempered as ever; at times even the piano chords at the heart of the sound are tucked neatly beneath layer upon layer of strings and overdubbed voices. Listen to what's being sung within this soothing aural bed, though, and hear the just-before-sleep murmurings of the quietest riot grrl: "I'm a train wreck waiting to happen.... a wildfire born of frustration," "How stupid could I be.... you're no good for me, but you're the only one I see," "I have to push just to see how far you'll go." The latter song ("Push") resolves itself with the assurance, "You complete me." Ultimately, McLachlan fans will be comforted again by what turns out to be her reliably untroubled aesthetic. --Rickey Wright

2) Album Description
"Afterglow" features all new songs including: "Fallen", "Stupid", "World on Fire", "Drifting", "Answer", "Trainwreck", "Perfect Girl", "Time", and "Push".

3) Album Description
Limited edition reissue of the singer/songwriter's hot 2003 album includes a bonus live EP with four tracks, 'Fallen', 'Answer', 'Dirty Little Secret', & 'Building A Mystery'. Arista. 2004.

4) Album Details
Limited Edition Asian Version featuring a Bonus CD with Four Live Tracks: "Fallen", "Answer", "Dirty Little Secret", and "Building a Mystery".

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) Fun and friendly music   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Sara Mclachlan is always great to listen to. I dont think you could go wrong no madder what CD of hers you buy. This is smooth, fun and just a wonderful CD to bring your soul some happy hugs.She is great!

2) What a voice   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Sarah is true to form with her gorgeous voice and heartfelt lyrics. It's my new favorite.

3) Great music   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I love this CD. Well worth the $$. The songs are haunting and relaxing. Just right for that romantic evening background

4) What an amazing start......   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
...because Afterglow was my very first exposure to Sarah Mclachlan. There is something in this voice, in the lyrics, in the music, an authenticity, a sincerity, that flexes underneath these very simple songs, you never quite see it coming, it's a kind of emotional sucker-punch. I don't often cry, but oh my god, Sarah Mclachlan, Afterglow rung me out as silly as a submarine with screen doors.The girl can sing. But Pierre Marchand deserves much praise for the foxlike subtlety of these arrangments and the ethereal flow from song to song. I was not surprised to learn that he has been an integral part of the Mclachlan magic for a long time. Kudos to Pierre, and to Sarah for choosing him.Initially, Fallen and Stupid were the most important tracks to me, but eventually Push, Time, and Drifting, all worked their way into my heart as well. There are no weak tracks, non that I skip over. I let Afterglow play continuously and exclusively for two weeks in my Nissan Pathfinder. I ran all kinds of silly errands, took the longest possible route, for any excuse at all, just be left alone with this incredible songwriter in my car.After five days, I had to have it all, so I ordered her entire catalog, and yeah, okay I agree that Fumbling is amazing, and indeed, I'm not surprised that Surfacing sold 11 million units, but Afterglow is not dimished in the presence of these obvious masterworks. 5 Stars for Afterglow, and boogie on Sarah Mclachlan!

5) "I know you can't resist, trying to re-open a sore..."   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Afterglow by Sarah McLachlan is surprisely moving and wonderfully produced. I am not normally a McLachlan super-fan but some of her songs before this album are quite engaging. I decided to give this album a chance, standout tracks include: Time, Perfect Girl, Dirty Little Secret, Stupid, and Answer. Sarah's voice has improved and her lyrics are at its strongest. I could listen to the track, Time all day long, it sucks you in after the first 20 seconds, amazing! So whether you hate or love her, Afterglow will have you bathed in it for awhile. Enjoy!