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Solace

Sarah McLachlanAudio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)


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On June 15, 2010, the Grammy Award–winning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan will release of Laws of Illusion. This is Sarah’s first studio album of new material in seven years, since the double–platinum Afterglow in 2003, and its twelve songs rank with the most compelling work ever created by this gifted artist.

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (January 28, 1992)
  • Original Release Date: January 28, 1992
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Arista
  • ASIN: B000002VLB
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,655 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Solace, Nova Scotian Sarah McLachlan's second album, is considerably more mature and musically sophisticated than her 1988 debut, the promising if limited Touch. In fact, this disc is a must-have for McLachlan fans whose first encounter with her work was with her extremely popular later releases, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy and Surfacing. The opening track, "Drawn to the Rhythm," is a habit-forming gem of a song that soars on her smooth and heady soprano and Ronald Jones's addictive drums (though the drone of the billatron in the chorus seems incongruous). The rumbling, electric "Into the Fire" grooves with a funky bass line; the lovelorn "Path of Thorns" and "I Will Not Forget You" are straight-ahead and bluesy. Always wise beyond her years, McLachlan displays a new awakening with introspective songs such as the Sinead O'Connor-esque "Lost" and "Shelter." The hymnlike "Mercy" is the least interesting song--spare in comparison to the others--but it is a wondrous showcase of her multifaceted voice. Without a doubt, Solace is a testament to McLachlan's ever-swelling talent. --Rebecca Robinson

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11 songs

Customer Reviews

The third track, Path of Thorns (Terms) is a good song, but sounds much better on Mirrorball. Tacoma the tiger  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
Sarah McLachlan is very talented and I highly recommend this album. Dion  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
It's definitely one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. A Customer  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Solace is one of the best of Sarah's works... April 17, 2000
Format:Audio CD
My first taste of Sarah's music was from her 1997 album, Surfacing. But five months later, and after listening to all eight of her Arista/Nettwerk releases, my favourite album is Solace. The first seven tracks are what makes it truly so special. Drawn to the rhythm is magical in the sense of it describes a beautiful night near the ocean. Into the Fire, my all time fave. song of Sarah's is also her most upbeat, and also her coolest song. Solace is worth it just for Into the Fire alone! The third track, Path of Thorns (Terms) is a good song, but sounds much better on Mirrorball. I Will Not Forget You, the fourth track, is another favourite. A very sad song, that talks about a false relationship, Sarah says it is about using little fantasies inside your mind to entertain you at dull times in your life. (Us hardcore fans can definately relate)! Lost is not a favourite, sorry to say. The male vocals ruin the song, unlike the excellent "Trust" off Sarah's Touch CD. Back Door Man sounds very much like something Paula Cole would sing. Very earthy sound in the beginning, and the chorus kicks off with a great beat and fine lyrics. Definately one of her better songs here. Shelter is sad, a depressing song which I love anyway. The violin mix off "Rarities" may be a better version, although they both sound the same. Shelter is a beautiful song, sad as it is, as it talks about homeless animals and people, struggling for survival. The tracks after that are pretty boring. Black sounds...well...dark and distorted. I'd love to hear a remix, though, because the lyrics are some of her best on this song. Home is not quite as dull. I love it, because I have heard the live version from a murmurs CD, and I must say, she does it well live. This version is mystical and I love the beginning of the song. But the next track may be disapointing. Mercy, with the fine lyrics, has no beat whatsoever. Her lyrics are absolutely wonderful in ever song, but she should've worked harder on the musical parts, perhaps more acoustic guitar and piano would've made Solace a six star CD. Last but not least, Wear Your Love Like Heaven. No, not a favourite, but it's cute. Overall, a fine cd, and proudly one of her best works of Sarah's. She is truly a goddess, and her voice, lyrics and the mood of her songs describes my feelings at certain times in my life. I also reccomend Touch & Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, her 1st and 3rd albums, which make a fine trio of her very best works. Although Surfacing made me a fan, you must'nt overlook her fine firsts, which display her talent in the brightest light. Solace goes to prove that sometimes early works may be some of the greatest. You aren't a Sarah McLachlan fan if you don't own Solace! It's truly a cd you will want to take with you everywhere you go!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-Rending Lyrics & Haunting Melodies September 22, 1999
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Format:Audio CD
Like many other fans, I first discovered Sarah when "Possession" became a hit. I then stumbled upon "Solace", and it turned out to be a great stroke of luck. A local radio station played a really moving song with the lyrics "I Will Remember You". I couldn't find such a track (it wasn't in US distribution then) and I wasn't sure of the title at the time, so when I found the track "I Will Not Forget You" on "Solace", I thought this must be the song. Of course, it wasn't, but I find that this song is even more moving than "I Will Remember You". In fact, "Solace" contains some of Sarah's most heart-rending lyrics and haunting melodies. Three of the songs ("Drawn to the Rhythm", "Into the Fire", and "The Path of Thorns") have received reasonable exposure. But for listeners in anguish and pain, "I Will Not Forget You", "Back Door Man", and "Shelter" will provide true catharsis. This album shows incredible maturity from her first release "Touch". "Solace" is the Sarah CD I play the most often; it is the only CD I have bought two copies of--I was constantly playing it both at home and at work. It's no wonder that many fans still rave about it.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Beauty April 22, 2005
Format:Audio CD
If you loved Sarah McLachlan's emotional and soul-rending 1994 release "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy," you should at least like "Solace." The music in this 1992 release bears stylistic similarity to the latter album, though the music is a bit less refined and the lyrics slightly less poetical than the later release. However, the skill and that wonderful voice are there to be appreciated.

The opening song establishes the poetic and beautiful attributes of Sarah's music. While "Drawn to the Rhythm" only modestly demonstrates Sarah's vocal and writing skills, it is a lovely, enjoyable song. The song is principally acoustic, but there is an instrument that appears in the chorus that may be electronic because I am unfamiliar with its sound.

The next song is out of place between the first and third songs. "Into the Fire" has a harder guitar beat and Sarah's voice sounds as though it is competing with the instruments. The words are less poetic and complex, and this song, while listenable, ends up looking sad next to all the quality music on this CD.

You can hear the pain that would be brought to high art in "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy," listen to "The Path of Thorns." This song is about the end of a relationship, poetically comparing the relationship to a path, now overgrown with thorns. The song is poetry set to music, with stylized descriptions of how she tried so hard, and he never noticed, or cared. I am unable to listen to this song without feeling her despair over a failed relationship for which she had no responsibility. This song may be the best song on this CD, and lucky for us, it is also the longest.

Another outstanding song is "I will not Forget You." The lyrics are full of longing and romance and pain. Sarah's words are full of depth and feelings that should not have been felt by someone as young as she. I initially read the lyrics to mean that she was in love with someone who was not helping build the fire of that love. However, the words about the sea lead me to believe that it is not another woman that competes for her lover's soul, but another interest. Women have long lamented that the sea takes the soul of their men from them.

There are Sarah McLachlan songs that I can fall into, because they speak so much to me, and I suspect they speak to others who take the time to listen. "Lost" is one such song. The backing vocals add depth to Sarah's angelic soprano voice, speaking of being with others, while being lost. You feel her loneliness as she seeks someone to lead her into the light of togetherness; the light of love.

Sarah speaks about other feelings besides love, loss and loneliness. "Back Door Man" speaks to those who have been discriminated against, for whatever reason. Here Sarah unleashes her voice in anger, while lamenting the treatment that some people face. This song contains the most drama and loudest vocals of any song on this CD. The instruments are powerful as well, but Sarah's voice powers in front of them, refusing to be denied.

Sarah understands abuse. "Shelter" is an introspective song that may or may not speak from personal experience. The song requests protection for those who may be subjected to things that they should not. I hope I never learn where such pain comes from.

A somewhat more surreal and dream-like, perhaps almost nightmarish, song is "Black." The words are faintly spoken, as though heard in a dream. The instruments are bizarre and confusing, in counterpoint for sure, but blending together into the muzzy feeling you get in a dream. The question is whether she is truly in a dream, or in a dark mental place, or somewhere else. This song is the most experimental and unique one on this CD. I prefer challenging music, and this song falls into that category. However, typically this type of music is not popular.

There is a point where emotion becomes too much to describe, as you reach deep inside you. Sarah continues to reach deeper into herself than most people know exit in "Home." I am unable to provide a definitive interpretation for this song because it could mean so many things. The song is about childhood and the loss of innocence, regardless of the source of that loss. Sarah sings beautiful pure notes on the word "home" that are wonderful to hear.

"Mercy" is a bit of a puzzler to me. The song has a hymn-like quality, and allows Sarah to display her vocal talents. The song is very sparse and less emotional than many of the other songs on this CD. This song is styled as a lament.

This CD ends with a cover of the Donovan song "Wear Your Love like Heaven." Sarah brings her breathless style to make this song her own. However, the words contrast highly with the complex poetry of her songs.

Sarah McLachlan has a beautiful voice that fits well with poetic and emotional music. She realized that ability even better in "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy," which is so beautiful that it almost hurts to listen to it. If there was a painting as beautiful as some of Sarah's music, it would strike you blind with its intensity. However, this music is not for a casual listener. It takes time to fully appreciate Sarah McLachlan's music. It is comforting to know that with all the awful music on the airways today that there are talents such as Sarah McLachlan to speak to that part of you that you may barely realize exists.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This album could not have a better name.......it's spot on!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Back Door Great
This is an underrated album but it is a good album. Has many good songs and Mclachlan is wonderful as always. Buy it if you love her albums.
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Published 15 months ago by Seth C. Dortch
1.0 out of 5 stars Ordered NEW CD; received USED
Haven't played it. Bought for gift but can't give it USED. Very disappointed. Don't know if it's any good or not as far as content, but friend loves the music. Read more
Published 20 months ago by PJB
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Depth
When I first heard Solace in February 1992, I was blown away by the deep sensibilities expressed by the artist. Read more
Published on July 23, 2010 by Ananda
4.0 out of 5 stars McLachlan's 1991 "Solace" is a treat
After hearing "Drawn to the Rhythm" on the radio, I ordered "Solace CD
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Published on July 13, 2009 by Patti K. Miller
2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty voice but nothing here whatsoever.
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Published on November 20, 2006 by Assoc. of Unbiased Critics
4.0 out of 5 stars Drawn to Solace
My first purchase at Amazon!

When I heard samples of I Will Not Forget You, Shelter, and Lost, I just felt I needed to own this CD. I'm glad I ordered this! Read more
Published on November 20, 2006 by Hayabusa Ryu
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Published on June 21, 2006 by Shi Feng
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