Album Review: Sarah McLachlan's Laws of Illusion
McLachlan Shatters Seven-Year Silence with 12 New Songs True to Her Roots
While being interviewed recently by Billboard.com, McLachlan expressed her reluctance to take any time away from raising her two young children and not wanting to miss anything. There's no question that Sarah McLachlan has had many changes in her personal life in recent years. In addition to becoming a mother of two, McLachlan recently went through divorce-huge adjustments for anyone. McLachlan has stated that "Laws of Illusion" is her favorite album thus far and she feels it may also be her best.
"Laws of Illusion" features twelve new songs plus a bonus track that feel like a return to the singer's roots. There are a blend of emotions represented on the album from euphoria to the shock of betrayal and the inability to grant forgiveness. "Loving You is Easy", the first single released from "Laws of Illusion", is an upbeat song about love, happiness, and possibilities. By contrast, "Forgiveness" is a song about the pain of ending a long-term relationship and the difficult emotions that accompany that process. Longtime fans of Sarah McLachlan will embrace "Laws of Illusion" with enthusiasm and recognize it as a transitional period in the singer's life.
This is not the kind of CD you are going to be tempted to blow your speakers out with. It's the kind of CD that creates a mellow and contemplative atmosphere while relaxing. The piano version of "Love Come" and "Bring on the Wonder" both harness the powerful beauty of McLachlan's voice and are likely to be fan favorites. "Laws of Illusion" definitely has a way of growing on its listener as it's revisited and familiarity grows.
McLachlan's "Law's of Illusion" was recorded with long-time collaborator and producer Pierre Marchand in Montreal and Vancouver and hit store shelves on June 15, 2010.
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"Laws of Illusion" by Sarah McLachlan
Billboard.com
SarahMcLachlan.com
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- "Laws of Illusion" features 12 new songs and a bonus track that feel like a return to her roots.
- It's the kind of CD that creates a mellow and contemplative atmosphere while relaxing.
- The piano version of "Love Come" and "Bring on the Wonder" are likely to be fan favorites.
13 Comments
Post a CommentI love her music- will have to check her new album out
It's great to know she has a new album. I'll have to locate it.
I may have to buy this CD! Wonderful review
Soft and contemplative is never bad - sounds like Sarah's new CD might be best enjoyed with a glass of red and some quiet surroundings. Thanks for the review.
I love Sarah and have been tempted to pick up the CD every time I go into Starbucks. Nice review!
She is a beautiful soul and singer...great review...I want to acutally buy a CD :)
Love her voice...good review.
Love Sarah, thanks for this, Katie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cool article. she has a great voice
Nice review. I checked out this album online and was surprised to find that it is also released in vinyl! I didn't know any new albums were released in this format.