It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
Afterglow has a pleasantly varied, mix of Fallen tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
This is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it two thumbs up. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you're even mildly into Rock music.
While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - World On Fire, track 5 - Train Wreck, and track 10 - Dirty Little Secret
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Fallen. Great track!
Afterglow Release Notes:
Sarah McLachlan originally released Afterglow on November 4, 2003 on the Arista Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Fallen 2. World On Fire 3. Stupid 4. Drifting 5. Train Wreck 6. Push 7. Answer 8. Time 9. Perfect Girl 10. Dirty Little Secret
Personnel includes: Sarah McLachlan (vocals, guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Pierre Marchand (guitar, keyboards, acoustic & electric bass, synthesized bass); Michel Pepin, Ethan Johns, Sean Ashby, Michael Chaves, Bill Dillon (guitar); Jorane (cello, background vocals); Jim Creegan (acoustic bass); Daryl Johnson, Tony Levin (bass); Ashwin Sood (drums, percussion, loops).