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Sarah McLachlan | Format: Audio CD
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Biographyby Chris Woodstra

Since her debut in 1988, Sarah McLachlan's atmospheric folk-pop has gained a devoted following not only in her native Canada, where she established star status with her first album, but also in the U.S. and U.K. The following two decades saw her growing both as a musician and songwriter, continually redefining herself and emerging as a major voice in the growing adult… Read more in Amazon's Sarah McLachlan Store

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  • Audio CD (31 Mar 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks
  • Label: Sony Music CMG
  • ASIN: B000025GHE
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,621 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  2. Wait 4:09£0.89
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Listen  8. Ice 3:53£0.89
Listen  9. Hold On 4:08£0.89
Listen10. Ice Cream 2:44£0.89
Listen11. Fear 3:59£0.89
Listen12. Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 9:47£0.89
Listen13. Blue 2:49£0.89

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On the other side of the Atlantic, pre-Lilith Fair, McLachlan had critical acclaim and a cult following but was otherwise just another hard-working female singer/songwriter--one who wasn't blasting down doors with overt sexuality or popping along in front of a male Svengali. Similar in their emotional urgency to her more recent work but delightfully less polished, these folk-rock songs are surprising gems. If not for McLachlan's poignant vocals, lyrics like "Your love is better than ice cream" (on "Ice Cream") would sound childishly absurd (especially alongside deeper material like "Hold On"), but here they're given just as much respect as the weightier issues she explores. A great album to accompany your moments of introspection. --Rebecca Wallwork

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Arista, 190322, Jewel Case 12 Track 2001

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
I am possessed 11 Feb 2001
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Format:Audio CD
I got into Sarah Mclachlan's music in what may seem to be a slightly strange way. I didn't hear it on the radio, or catch her on the box at any time. I was reading a piece of fiction on the web, which the author had based on Sarah's song, 'Possession', and, curious as to why this song had inspired such a brilliant piece of writing, I downloaded it. Ever since then, I have been unable to stop listening to her music. SO I bought Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, and it was amazing. Unlike the later album 'Surfacing', it has a slight raw edge to it, that makes tracks such as 'Good Enough' and 'Hold On' cut straight to the core of your emotions. I don't know how she does it, but with 'Possession', Sarah McLachlan somehow managed to reach deep into my head, pull out all the mess and put it down on paper. I would not be without this album.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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Although a huge star in the US and in her native Canada, Sarah McLachlan is a relative unknown here in the UK - possibly only recognised for:
- singing on Delerium's Silence',
- her duet on Sheryl Crow's live album,
- having one of her songs ('Angel') covered by Westlife
- contributions to the occaisional film soundtrack.

This is a crying shame because 1993's 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' (her 3rd studio album) is a masterpiece. Every song is thoughtfully written, beautifully sung and arranged/produced to perfection. Sarah's clear, classically-trained voice sets the spine tingling, whilst the emotion in the lyrics move the heart.

This CD is a timely reminder that the genre of the intelligent and soulful female singer/songwriter does NOT start and end with Dido's 'No Angel'. I'm not dissing Ms Armstrong, but 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' is in a wholly different league (albeit in a similar vein).

My favorite tracks on this album are the piano-accompanied slow version of 'Posession' and Sarah's cover of Joni Mitchell's 'Blue', with its layered harmonies.

Everyone who has listened to this CD has wanted their own copy. The only negative comment that I have heard is concerning the 'downbeat' nature of some of the songs. Hmmm - in a country obsessed with Coldplay, Travis, Starsailor and Radiohead? - give me a break!

Those who liked this CD would also be interested in Sarah's 1997 album 'Surfacing' and the 1999 live album/DVD 'Mirrorball'.

It sounds like I am a Sarah McLachlan fan - well, since buying this CD 'on-spec' 15 months ago, I AM! And you should be too.

Enjoy...

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I found Sarah Mclachlan through, unusually, a TV show which used her music extensively. Out of all four CD's 'fumbling towards ectasy' has to be in my opinion her best work. I have been listening to it for 4 years and it is indeed music to live with. Some songs require you to turn them up loud and listen intensely, some hum in the backround. Sarah's music gets into your brain and walks beside you through your day.

Fans of her work will notice how it appears in numerous film/tv scores, helping you take in the emotions of the characters. This isn't for no reason, it'll take in yours too.

The subjects tackled are strong, from the matter-of-fact domestic violence in 'good enough' to the screaming bereavement in 'hold on', and each song is sung with a clarity and emotional depth i find difficult to hear in most singers. Thus i would never describe her music as 'ethreral', or 'floaty' as this describes detachment and escapism, which is not applicable here.

Sarah's previous albums were good, but lacked focus, and her most recent is the work of a more well known, polished artist, and thus loses some of the raw emotion. This album catches her at that rare point in a career where confidence and originality exist together. If you only buy one album by her, make sure it's this one.

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incredible song writing
i owe it all to Due South and the Victoria's Secret episode for showing me the way.Simply some of the finest songs ever written. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Darles Chickens
Sublime, period
I first heard Sarah's music on the Canadian comedy drama Due South, and was fairly impressed and bought this album. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by Mr. P. Harris
Beautiful
Bought 1 copy for a friend and 1 for myself, beautiful voice, music, lyrics, haunting. Nothing else needs saying.
Published on 10 April 2009 by jeffde
Fumbling towards perfection
It has taken me a while to come around to Sarah's music. Perhaps this is because I was not mature enough to appreciate it when she first started out (I was a teenager when this... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2008 by Brida
THE MOST HAUNTING VOICE & THE BEST BALLADS YOU WILL EVER HEAR
Proportionally to the population, Canada is blessed with a great number of talented performance artists. And Sarah McLachlan is an excellent example. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by NeuroSplicer
Not just a beautiful album
I feel a little odd when people say 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' is a beautiful album. I have been listening to this album for more than 10 years now - yes, it is a stunning album,... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2007 by Hiro
Simply Stunning Sarah
I'm a bit of late comer to Sarah Mclachlans music having been routed here via Delerium and "Silence". Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2007 by acg5324
Genius...
I bought this after I bought Surfacing, so I was half expecting another piano based album but was surprised to find it had a lot more beat. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2006 by Isla
Poetry to Music
This album is one of a kind. It is absolutely amazing. It will grab you from start to finish, take you to Heaven and before you know it drop you back down to Earth with a bang 40... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2006 by Elizabeth Beer
No fumbling involved... just pure ecstasy!!
Five years ago, I first heard Sarah and believe me it was ecstasy! I'm the hugest fan of Sarah so probably a little biased but this album rocks!! Well, its soft rock/pop actually. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2004 by ~*~Michelle~*~
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