ITunes Originals – Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan · 2006
68 min · 24 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music
An intimate collection of stories woven through McLachlan's emotive vocals and piano-driven melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its unique format, blending live performances with studio recordings, which highlighted McLachlan's storytelling prowess. It also solidified her reputation as a leading voice in adult contemporary music, further expanding her audience during the rise of digital music consumption.
- Best for
- intimate storytelling through music reflective moments of self-discovery wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- Context
- By 2006, Sarah McLachlan was already a well-established artist, renowned for her breakout album 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' released in 1993. 'ITunes Originals – Sarah McLachlan' serves as a retrospective, showcasing her most beloved songs while offering insights into her songwriting process, reflecting on her journey through the music industry.
- 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 iTunes Originals 0:04
- 2 Adia 4:02
- 3 Writing the First Song 1:14
- 4 Out of the Shadows 4:58
- 5 The First Song That Made Me Feel Good About Being a Song Writer 1:17
- 6 Ben’s Song 4:52
- 7 A Pivotal Change and a Lesson Learned 2:27
- 8 The Path of Thorns (Terms) 5:45
- 9 A Stalker Song 2:11
- 10 Possession (iTunes Originals version) Standout 4:29
- 11 A Tragic Love Story 0:50
- 12 Hold On 4:08
- 13 Letting Go 1:36
- 14 Ice Cream (iTunes Originals version) 2:30
- 15 There’s No Mathematical Equation 0:50
- 16 Building a Mystery Standout 4:06
- 17 Angel Emmylou 1:57
- 18 Angel (live at Lilith Fair) Standout 5:55
- 19 The First Step Towards Self‐Reinvention 1:26
- 20 Fallen (iTunes Originals version) 3:32
- 21 The First Truly Happy Love Song 1:46
- 22 Push (iTunes Originals version) 3:54
- 23 Another Afterthought 1:07
- 24 Dirty Little Secret (iTunes Originals version) 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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