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Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings
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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, 2019McLachlan has a beautiful voice but it feels as though she doesn't have enough to say. This whole album is full of self wallowing and despair without really any hope.
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ixataDec 22, 2006easily one of the most woderful album ever existed... bt sadly, i cant gv it a 10 for it sounds quite same as srfacing... this doesnt sound lyk an after-6-years-break album, more lyk 6 days.. bt still great
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CapnFooNov 23, 2006This is the first mclachlan cd I got, and so far none of her other albums I have acquired since then have matched it. My rating is not based on her other cd's so I give it a 10
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KimSApr 4, 2006She's amazing! Finds a way to touch each and every listner! Wow!
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NateCJan 29, 2006Never heard of Sarah until "Fallen". Went and bought Afterglow album, and I love it. Fallen, World on Fire and Dirty Little Secret are 5 star tunes. Amazing voice. This album really got to me, after 2 family deaths was ideal comfort.
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XavierFJan 11, 2005It's not often that I rate an album a 10. It needs to be beautiful from beginning to end. Perfect. Sarah did it somehow, and my music collection thanks her.
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MikeBJan 8, 2005Not only is it beautiful, romantic and moving. But its one of the better female albums from the last five years, even if the tracks are a bit samey - they are so well done that you dont care
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JohnOJan 7, 2005I rate things thusly: If I can only stand to listen to it once, it gets a one. So the Killer albumn I listened to on repeat for five times and then forgot about the rest of the year got a 5. I've probably listened to this 20 time- but 10 is as high as it goes. Easily worth the money.
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CactuarCJun 13, 2004After reading the critics reviews on this page, I've learnt to never trust them. They gave the excellent Sarah a meager 51!!! Where's the justice in that! Did they even hear her songs?! She may not be perfect, but wheres the sense in underrating her?! I'll stick to my opinion that Sarah Mclachlan is great! No thank you, critics!
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TerryPJan 28, 2004Talented artist with a beatiful voice but, Sara needs to tap into her inner fire again. Revisit the past and things of importance that gave direction to life.
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SandyMDec 30, 2003Awesome sound, great lyrics, from Fallen to Stupid to Train Wreck, she wails on you, what a fantastic voice.
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KatiePDec 1, 2003A great cd.. I don't know what these critics are talking about. I love her.. plus she is from Halifax :)
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DyaneLNov 27, 2003It has got to be the best thing that was brought back to us. Boy I missed that angelic voice and wonderful music, Thanks Thanks Thanks
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LauraT.Nov 20, 2003I LOVED this CD. She has a wonderful voice - and the CD is amazing.
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markyjNov 19, 2003I don't think this has the mass appeal of her other records but it is magically crafted. Every song on this cd is a musical masterpiece. That being said some of the delivery and the lyrics tend to be a bit boring.
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NadimRNov 17, 2003It is mediocre rock from an amazing singer/songwriter. none of the songs do anything as passionately as her previous records
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TeresaTNov 14, 2003You have to be in a mellow mood, but I love it. I think it is beautiful.
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CraigCNov 13, 2003This album is definitely food for your soul. Sarah McLachlan amazingly makes you feel warm spirited, and delighted.
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LindaANov 10, 2003Beautiful! No matter what the critics say this one definitely doesn't fail to please. McLachlan continues to heal the world with her beatiful music.
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DesireeRNov 10, 2003I really like this album
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BitBurnNov 7, 2003It's an OK record. But somehow it feels sleepy, too sleepy. There are a few good punches here and there but nothing spectacular. Then again, Sarah never was the most exciting voice to listen too. But it's chillin'. I recommend listening before going to bed, alongside Enya and others.
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SonnySNov 5, 2003Except for the exceptional Train Wreck and a few other cuts, its a so so album.
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ChristineRNov 4, 2003
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Awards & Rankings
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Some may call that predictable, some may call it reliable, but there's little arguing that Afterglow is a solid effort -- it won't win new fans, but it will certainly satisfy the old ones.
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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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Its gorgeous, moving and magnificent.