Passenger

Tara MacLean

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 29, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 29, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00004LMKS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #139,273 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The name Tara MacLean might give cause to wonder if she is some sort of Sarah McLachlan parody. The truth is not too far off. They are both singer-songwriters-pianists from eastern Canada and MacLean enjoyed some left-of-the-limelight attention during the Lilith Fair. But beyond these immediate factoids, the comparisons to McLachlan end. Musically, Passenger has more in common with Jewel's albums. While Jewel turned her street-musician urchin experience into lyrical source material, MacLean turns to her survival of a rather unusual and not entirely pleasant upbringing by her Wiccan-turned-born-again-Christian parents for inspiration. Just as Jewel's lyrical triteness alienates the pragmatic, the New Age undercurrents in MacLean's album, charged with velvety-soft synths and the obligatory trip-hop rhythms, runs the same risk of leaving a syrupy taste. However, some people like their music with a cherry on top, even when the subject matter is bitter; for those, this album will satisfy. For a truly impressive collection in this arena, Kendall Payne's debut cannot be recommended enough. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She's Amazing!, March 28, 2000

By	"hollis25" (Minneapois, MN United States) - See all my reviews

Well, where do I begin? Tara Maclean is an amazing artist and there's no two ways about it. You can't compare her to anyone else. The song "If I fall" is the first song I fell in love with on this CD. I walked into a downtown cafe and heard her singing this song and I was enchanted by her beautiful voice. After her show I got the opportunity to talk with her, now how often do you go to a performance and get to chat with the artist. I've never had that experience until I met Tara. Back to the album, the songs "Passenger", "La Tempete", and "Settling" are divine. I highly recommend this album to anyone who is longing for a singer with true lyrics and a great heart. I also would urge you to see her live if you get a chance. Her cafe tour was all free shows, what a bargain for such a talented woman!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly wonderful artist who's underestimated, May 24, 2000

By	Sara (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

I never thought there would be a slow song that would get my heart beating like a dance tune, but 'Settling' by Tara MacLean, featured on this CD, is one of the most amazing songs I've ever heard. But it's not the only song on this CD that is truly a treat to listen to. I first heard some songs by her on soundtracks and on some episodes of 'Dawson's Creek' and it kept me interested in her work. Her voice is lovely and dramatic, like Jewel's but different. I was a little reluctant to buy it when a magazine criticized her for being a little 'too religious' with two songs titled after bible events. But I went with my instincts and I truly enjoyed it. It is one of the best CDs in my collection and not a day goes by that I don't listen to it! Buy it, it's wonderful!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleased passanger, March 11, 2002

By A Customer

When I first listened, I was sort of regretful on buying this album--it just didn't do anything for me. I wasn't impressed. But I kept it, and then a few months later I listened again--and again and again. And now I play Tara MacLean more than I play Sarah MacLachlan or Dido. She's very beautiful--her voice, her beautiful lyrics, her sound. She's not unusual--(except for maybe her last two songs) but she's good. I like and respect her work, and I often fall asleep with it playing in my cd player. Like most good albums this one takes time to love. And like most good albums, once you love it you'll always love it--it's not a flighting fancy. Buy this one and "Silence" You will not regret it, I promise. (Say Britney?)

Noted songs: (Ones to download to test drive this CD)
*Blinded
*If I Fall
*Passanger
*Jordan

And from "Silence"
*Silence
*Evidence
*For you
*Let her feel the rain

Enjoy