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Surfacing [CASSETTE] [Enhanced, Import]

Sarah McLachlan | Format: Audio Cassette
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

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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 Cassette (24 Oct 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced, Import
  • Label: Bmg
  • ASIN: B000002VT7
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,263,634 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

There's the requisite number of gorgeously melodic and deeply heartfelt songs in Sarah McLachlan's Surfacing--the addictive "Sweet Surrender", the Hollywood-style ballad "I Love You", the sad, profound "Angel", the flat-out spectacular "Witness". McLachlan's not prolific, but this short, bittersweet album proves again that what she and producer Pierre Marchand do release is cut from the finest cloth. --Jeff Bateman

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful!!! 27 Nov 2004
Format:Audio CD
As a 22 year old male who normally listens to the likes of Cream, Led Zeppelin and The Stones this may not seem like a logical choice. However, I must say that this is probably the most beautiful and heart wrenching stuff I have ever heard. The music is gorgeous but the lyrics make the songs - they portray the love but also there appears to be a dark edge to these songs which makes it all the more enticing. In two words - 'beautiful stuff' and 'buy it'!!!!
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
An album to last 22 Oct 2002
Format:Audio CD
'Surfacing', unlike so many other CDs that I own, is one that I'm still listening to - and enjoying - two years after buying it. Sarah McLachlan's voice is beautifully showcased by the songs on this album, particularly on the transcendant 'Full of Grace' and the aching 'Adia'. It's a multi-purpose CD, in that it suits different moods; it can be both harrowingly raw, and tranquil.

I've recommended this album to all my friends, and would do so to anyone who appreciates heartfelt songs and a beautiful voice; this album is the perfect antidote to those despairing about the standards of modern music. Sarah McLachlan, like Tori Amos and Norah Jones and so many others, is proof that 'real' music is still possible.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Universally applicable 25 April 2006
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've never been the greatest music fan. Sure there are tracks I like, singles I like, but I've never been one to follow a particular artist through thick or thin. In my first year at University in the UK I met a Canadian from Vancouver who had more CDs than I had ever seen in one place at one time. In his collection I found this album and quickly went out and bought my own. His obsession with VW cars I have forgiven, the introduction to the Onion I have elsewhere acknowledged, my lifelong addiction to this album I now admit.

I don't know what it is. Other singers have equally great voices, other musicians have similarly great ability, other lyricists make you ponder as much. There is just something about this album that I love. Whatever mood I am in, from bleak recently dumped depression to uplifting joy, I can play this album and it is appropriate. I like other tracks by Sarah McLachlan and own her other albums; tastes change and other artists come and go but no matter what I listened to last this album is suitable next.

You may be looking for a detailed analysis of musical metre, verse structure or beat arrangement. I have no idea about any of these things (and may have made at least one of these up). What I can say is that this is a superbly personal album from a female singer songwriter that has touched me from the moment I first heard it almost a decade ago, and continues to thrill, excite and sustain me to this day. Give it a try. Then buy all your friends a copy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
CD
Arrived quickly. Great album to listen to. Easy listening. Very relaxing. Would recommend to all. Nice to have a CD where all thr tracks are brilliant
Published 3 months ago by becciy
Has its moments - just two
I bought this album on the strength of just two songs; `I Love You' and `Angel'. The rest of the album is typically Maclachlan, this one being only slightly better than her earlier... Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Wills
McLachlan Surfaces
Released on July 15th, 1997, "Surfacing" was the fourth studio album from Sarah McLachlan. Though certainly not my favorite genre of music, I still find her collection of 10 Soft... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dave_42
Sumptuously Special......
This is a terrific album packed with absolute gems, beguilingly delivered by the exquisite Sarah McLachlan, unquestionably one of the world's top talents in her genre. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Book Mark
Sarah soars
I can see everyone seems to love this album, and I`m certainly no exception.
I heard of Sarah McLachlan almost by accident, ordered this CD, listened, and fell in love. Read more
Published 12 months ago by GlynLuke
Powerful Voice
I bought this on the recommendation of a friend, and I am aware that others have recorded Angels, but Sarah's version is superb....
Published 14 months ago by SCOTTY
Good cd
Purchased this cd because of the song angel which appeared in the film City of Angels. Found it easy to listen to.
Published 15 months ago by Craig
Sarah McLachlan - Surfacing
A very addictive album. Sarah McLachlan has a beautiful voice and these songs showcase it well. This is the first Sarah McLachlan album I've bought - but it won't be the last.
Published 16 months ago by LJ
Simply the best
I generally love Sarah so I may not be objective, but this CD is in my opinion her very best one and I just love every single song from this CD. Read more
Published 18 months ago by kudi
Prepare to love this album
Some albums sound great the first time through, others a `slow-burners' that you learn to love. `Surfacing' is both of these in one; the song writing is exemplary and when added to... Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by robin hamilton
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