I 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.

This album is definitely food for your soul. Sarah McLachlan amazingly makes you feel warm spirited, and delighted.

A great cd.. I don't know what these critics are talking about. I love her.. plus she is from Halifax :)

After 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!

easily 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

I really like this album

You have to be in a mellow mood, but I love it. I think it is beautiful.

I 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.

I LOVED this CD. She has a wonderful voice - and the CD is amazing.

Afterglow is BORING! With 6 years between albums, you'd think Sarah would've evolved somewhat, but she's just sticking to the same old sound. I wouldn't mind, if her songs were as catchy as they used to be. But they're not. After a few listens all that got stuck in my head was the chorus to "Trainwreck". That's really sad considering how quickly she gets to the chorus of EVERY song, and how often the chorus is repeated. Her lyrics are embarrassingly clumsy and more vague and meaningless than usual. There's no real variety in music or tempo throughout the album, which might be why nothing stands out. Her vocals are consistently low and monotonous. Afterglow definitely doesn't showcase her full range, as a singer or a songwriter. Or maybe she's lost it. Hey, Sarah's said in interviews that she thought these songs were crap...until Her People convinced her otherwise. They were probably just happy to get *anything* new from this far-from-prolific songwriter. And I bet lots of fans will feel that way too. But not me. Let's face it, Sarah's run out of ideas, she's got nothing to *say*, and she's playing it safe and taking it easy now.… Expand

It'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.

Awesome sound, great lyrics, from Fallen to Stupid to Train Wreck, she wails on you, what a fantastic voice.

Talented 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.

Not 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

Never 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.

She's amazing! Finds a way to touch each and every listner! Wow!

Beautiful! No matter what the critics say this one definitely doesn't fail to please. McLachlan continues to heal the world with her beatiful music.

It is mediocre rock from an amazing singer/songwriter. none of the songs do anything as passionately as her previous records

Except for the exceptional Train Wreck and a few other cuts, its a so so album.

This 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