Afterglow
Sarah McLachlan · 2003
40 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music
Ethereal melodies and intimate lyrics intertwine, creating a reflective soundscape that captures vulnerability and resilience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- reflective late-night listening intimate emotional exploration gentle melodic soundscapes
- Context
- In 2003, Sarah McLachlan released 'Afterglow' as her fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Surfacing' from 1997. This album marked a return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist while maintaining her signature sound. It solidified her status in the adult contemporary genre and introduced new themes of introspection.
- If you like
- pop rock, soft rock, adult contemporary music
Afterglow is an album by Sarah McLachlan, released in 2003. Ethereal melodies and intimate lyrics intertwine, creating a reflective soundscape that captures vulnerability and resilience. 'Afterglow' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified platinum in the U.S. Its single 'Fallen' received significant radio play, contributing to McLachlan's continued influence in pop music. The album also received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and production quality, further cementing her place as a leading voice in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Afterglow sound like?
Ethereal melodies and intimate lyrics intertwine, creating a reflective soundscape that captures vulnerability and resilience. Rooted in pop rock and soft rock.
What makes Afterglow by Sarah McLachlan notable?
'Afterglow' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified platinum in the U.S. Its single 'Fallen' received significant radio play, contributing to McLachlan's continued influence in pop music. The album also received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and production quality, further cementing her place as a leading voice in the genre. In 2003, Sarah McLachlan released 'Afterglow' as her fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Surfacing' from 1997. This album marked a return after a six-year hiatus, showcasing her evolution as an artist while maintaining her signature sound. It solidified her status in the adult contemporary genre and introduced new themes of introspection.
Who is Afterglow for?
Afterglow works well if you're into reflective late-night listening, intimate emotional exploration and gentle melodic soundscapes.
How many songs are on Afterglow?
Afterglow has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fallen Standout 3:47
- 2 World on Fire Standout 4:22
- 3 Stupid 3:23
- 4 Drifting 3:23
- 5 Train Wreck Standout 4:36
- 6 Push 3:55
- 7 Answer 3:57
- 8 Time 4:07
- 9 Perfect Girl 4:43
- 10 Dirty Little Secret 3:56
Release Date
January 1, 2003
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
40 min 12 sec
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