Is Remixed a good place to start with Sarah McLachlan?

Yes, Remixed is recommended as a starting point for new Sarah McLachlan listeners. Ethereal vocals entwine with pulsating electronic beats, transforming McLachlan's emotive ballads into vibrant dancefloor anthems. Released in 2001, Remixed is Sarah McLachlan's first collection of remixes following her commercial breakthrough with Surfacing in 1997. At this point, she was transitioning from a primarily acoustic sound towards more electronic influences, showcasing her adaptability within the evolving pop landscape.

Remixed works well if you're into chilled beats for relaxed evenings, dancefloor anthems with introspective lyrics and gradual build to euphoric climax.

How many songs are on Remixed?

Remixed has 9 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Remixed

Sarah McLachlan · 2001

73 min · 9 tracks · pop music

Ethereal vocals entwine with pulsating electronic beats, transforming McLachlan's emotive ballads into vibrant dancefloor anthems.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Fear (Hybrid’s Super Collider mix) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Silence (DJ Tiësto’s In Search of Sunrise remix) — This remix elevated 'Silence' to an iconic status in the trance community, becoming a staple in DJ sets and showcasing McLachlan's versatility across genres.
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Angel (Dusted remix) — The Dusted remix transforms the original's haunting quality into a more upbeat experience while retaining its emotional core, highlighting McLachlan's ability to transcend genre boundaries.
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Sweet Surrender (DJ Tiësto mix) — This track exemplifies the fusion of lyrical depth with infectious dance rhythms, illustrating how McLachlan's songs could adapt beautifully to a club environment.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends McLachlan's emotive style with electronic elements, but lacks strong cohesion as a remix collection.

What we noticed

Each track features a prominent electronic beat that recontextualizes McLachlan's original ballads into danceable formats.
The remixes maintain the melodic structure of the original songs while layering additional synths and beats, creating a new sonic landscape.
Several tracks, such as 'Silence' and 'Sweet Surrender', feature extended intros and outros typical of dance music, enhancing their club appeal.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

chilled beats for relaxed evenings
dancefloor anthems with introspective lyrics
gradual build to euphoric climax
ideal for late-night gatherings
headphone detail with ethereal vocals

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Blends acoustic ballads with electronic dance music, marking a sound departure.
Career context: Released in 2001, Remixed is Sarah McLachlan's first collection of remixes following her commercial breakthrough with Surfacing in 1997. At this point, she was transitioning from a primarily acoustic sound towards more electronic influences, showcasing her adaptability within the evolving pop landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Tori Amos· Enya· Natalie Merchant