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Afterglow | 
 enlarge | Artist: Sarah Mclachlan
Label: Arista
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Rating:  574 reviews
Sales Rank: 512
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 50150
UPC: 828765015028
EAN: 0828765015028
ASIN: B0000C6E4D
Release Date: November 4, 2003
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| Tracks:
| • | Fallen | | • | World on Fire | | • | Stupid | | • | Drifting | | • | Train Wreck | | • | Push | | • | Answer | | • | Time | | • | Perfect Girl | | • | Dirty Little Secret |
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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
Album Description
"Afterglow" features all new songs including: "Fallen", "Stupid", "World on Fire", "Drifting", "Answer", "Trainwreck", "Perfect Girl", "Time", and "Push".
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.
Album Details
Limited Edition Asian Version featuring a Bonus CD with Four Live Tracks: "Fallen", "Answer", "Dirty Little Secret", and "Building a Mystery".
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Another wonderful album! June 9, 2008
Sarah McLachlan is one of my favorite artists and this album provides more of her signature style. An incredibly beautiful voice, haunting melodies, and emotional lyrics mark this as another wonderful album!
 Hauntingly Breathtaking June 8, 2008
When Sarah McLachlan released "Surfacing" in 1997, it became a big hit, full of songs that are still on the airwaves more than a decade later. So when "Afterglow" came out in 2003, it was quickly scrutinized and compared to its predecessor. And while it has a different sound, the album is a lush, lyrical treat.
For the most part, "Afterglow" is full of ballads - songs that feature McLachlan's distinct vocals accompanied by piano and strings. But there is some fire here. 'Fallen' is a beautiful description of the mistakes we make in life, while 'World on Fire' shows vulnerability and uncertainty. And 'Stupid' is so brilliantly crafted that you will be humming it for days.
So what is it about this album that makes it so appealing? The descriptive lyrics, for one thing. In 'Drifting', for example, McLachlan sings, "Larger than life is your fiction in a universe made up of one." The songs are near-poetry that rivets the heart and describes the complexities of pain, love, and life. And the string arrangements are soothing, mellowing out the record.
Overall, "Fallen" is an album worth checking out. Is it different than McLachlan's other work? Definitely. But different isn't necessarily bad. And in this case, it's hauntingly breathtaking.
DVD&CD June 3, 2008
I have watched DVD a lot and listened to the CD numerous times.
Sarah and her band was very good on the concert.
I would recommend a must buy for music lovers.
 afterglow April 20, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Only one song worth listening to. The every song on the entire CD sounded the same with the exception of one.
Fun and friendly music February 23, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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!
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