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Rarities, B-Sides and Other Stuff 2

Sarah McLachlan · 2008

62 min · 14 tracks · pop music

A reflective collection of covers and live performances that encapsulates McLachlan's emotive vocal style and poignant songwriting.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ordinary Miracle Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Angel (live) — The live rendition captures the raw emotion and vulnerability of McLachlan's performance, enhancing the song's haunting beauty.
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    Time After Time — McLachlan's interpretation of this classic infuses it with a heartfelt depth, demonstrating her ability to transform well-known songs into personal statements.
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    When She Loved Me — 'When She Loved Me' showcases McLachlan's lyrical storytelling, connecting deeply with themes of nostalgia and loss through its poignant delivery.
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    Silence (DJ Tiësto In Search of Sunrise remix) — This remix breathes new life into McLachlan's original while bridging the gap between pop and electronic music, highlighting her crossover appeal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of quiet introspection
  • emotional peaks and gentle valleys
  • heartfelt covers for nostalgic listeners
  • live performances capturing raw emotion
  • for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of upbeat energy
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A collection of rarities and covers, showcasing versatility but not a primary entry point.
Career context
By the release of Rarities, B-Sides and Other Stuff 2 in 2008, Sarah McLachlan was enjoying a well-established career marked by several multi-platinum albums. This compilation followed her successful studio album, Afterglow (2003), showcasing lesser-known tracks and providing fans with a deeper look into her artistry during a phase of relative commercial stability.
Stylistic neighbors
Tori Amos· Enya· Natalie Merchant

Tracklist

  • 1 Ordinary Miracle Start here 3:04
  • 2 Blackbird 2:21
  • 3 Time After Time 4:19
  • 4 River 4:02
  • 5 When She Loved Me 3:04
  • 6 Don’t Let Go 4:04
  • 7 Just Like Me 5:12
  • 8 Angel (live) 5:57
  • 9 Pills (live) 3:56
  • 10 Homeless 4:14
  • 11 The Rainbow Connection 3:32
  • 12 Prayer of St. Francis 2:02
  • 13 Unchained Melody 4:50
  • 14 Silence (DJ Tiësto In Search of Sunrise remix) 11:37

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