Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan · 2008
67 min · 16 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music
A lush tapestry of emotive melodies and introspective lyrics that define McLachlan's signature sound.
Why this album works
This best-of collection not only showcases McLachlan's most beloved tracks but also solidified her status as a key influence in the soft rock and pop genres. It received critical acclaim and commercial success, debuting at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and further cementing her legacy with multiple Grammy nominations throughout her career.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments introspective tracks for quiet evenings emotional resonance with personal stories
- Context
- By the time 'Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan' was released in 2008, McLachlan had already established herself as a leading figure in adult contemporary music. This compilation arrived after her commercial peak with albums like 'Surfacing' (1997) and celebrated her evolution as an artist during a decade of significant success and acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gordon Lightfoot· Shania Twain· The Guess Who· Barenaked Ladies· Crash Test Dummies· Sum 41· The Tragically Hip· Garou
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vox 4:53
- 2 The Path of Thorns (Terms) 5:52
- 3 Into the Fire 3:31
- 4 Possession Standout 4:38
- 5 Hold On 4:10
- 6 Good Enough 5:04
- 7 Building a Mystery Standout 4:07
- 8 Sweet Surrender 4:02
- 9 Adia 4:05
- 10 Angel Standout 4:30
- 11 I Will Remember You (live) 3:34
- 12 Fallen 3:48
- 13 Stupid 3:23
- 14 World on Fire 4:23
- 15 Don’t Give Up on Us 3:38
- 16 U Want Me 2 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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