The Freedom Sessions cover

The Freedom Sessions

Sarah McLachlan · 1995

72 min · 9 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music

Intimate acoustic arrangements intertwine with McLachlan's haunting vocals, creating a reflective atmosphere throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate acoustic reflections
  • wave-like pacing with dynamics
  • haunting vocals for solitude
  • dual listening experience halves

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'The Freedom Sessions' is a collection of live and alternative recordings from Sarah McLachlan's earlier works, following her breakthrough album 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place in the adult contemporary genre, gaining significant recognition for her emotive songwriting and powerful vocal delivery.
Stylistic neighbors
Tori Amos· Enya· Natalie Merchant

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 [data track] 33:50
  • 2 Elsewhere 4:35
  • 3 Plenty 3:23
  • 4 Mary 3:57
  • 5 Good Enough 3:22
  • 6 Hold On 6:45
  • 7 Ice Cream 2:34
  • 8 Ice 4:01
  • 9 Ol’55 / Hold On (acoustic) 9:30

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