Touch
Sarah McLachlan · 1988
47 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that defines McLachlan's early artistry.
Why this album works
- Best for
- introspective late-night reflections hauntingly beautiful soundscapes emotional storytelling journeys
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Touch' was Sarah McLachlan's debut album, marking her introduction to the music scene. At this point, she was a relatively unknown artist, having just signed with Nettwerk Records and eager to establish her presence in the adult contemporary genre.
- If you like
- pop rock, soft rock, adult contemporary music
Touch is an album by Sarah McLachlan, released in 1988. Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that defines McLachlan's early artistry. The album features tracks that would lay the groundwork for McLachlan's signature style, ultimately leading to significant commercial success later in her career. Notably, 'Touch' garnered critical acclaim and has been recognized for its emotional depth, helping to pave the way for her breakthrough with subsequent albums like 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Touch sound like?
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that defines McLachlan's early artistry. Rooted in pop rock and soft rock.
What makes Touch by Sarah McLachlan notable?
The album features tracks that would lay the groundwork for McLachlan's signature style, ultimately leading to significant commercial success later in her career. Notably, 'Touch' garnered critical acclaim and has been recognized for its emotional depth, helping to pave the way for her breakthrough with subsequent albums like 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy'. Released in 1988, 'Touch' was Sarah McLachlan's debut album, marking her introduction to the music scene. At this point, she was a relatively unknown artist, having just signed with Nettwerk Records and eager to establish her presence in the adult contemporary genre.
Who is Touch for?
Touch works well if you're into introspective late-night reflections, hauntingly beautiful soundscapes and emotional storytelling journeys.
How many songs are on Touch?
Touch has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of the Shadows Standout 5:02
- 2 Vox 4:53
- 3 Strange World Standout 4:06
- 4 Trust Standout 4:48
- 5 Touch 3:14
- 6 Steaming 4:44
- 7 Sad Clown 4:31
- 8 Uphill Battle 4:39
- 9 Ben's Song 4:57
- 10 Vox (extended) 6:49
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
47 min 48 sec
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