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Its gorgeous, moving and magnificent.
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While there's nothing approaching the memorable hook of Solace's "Into the Fire" or the stalking menace underlying Fumbling Towards Ecstasy's "Possession," Afterglow stays true to McLachlan's impeccably designed songcraft and keen sense of melody.
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BlenderIt's quite a feat: crushing, weighty themes conveyed via music that floats in a netherworld a few steps off the ground. [Dec 2003, p.144]
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Entertainment WeeklyComely but slight, Afterglow works hard to stay on a calm, unprepossessing middle middle course despite McLachlan's initimate soul-searching. [7 Nov 2003, p.68]
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Her voice is still in fine shape, but tracks like "Fallen" and "Drifting" are so mild-mannered you have to wonder if anyone will even notice she's back.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 38
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Mixed: 5 out of 38
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Negative: 4 out of 38
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Sep 23, 2019
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ixataDec 22, 2006
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CapnFooNov 23, 2006