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Fumbling Towards Ecstasy by Sarah McLachlan

5/5 stars  53 reviews
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Personnel: Sarah McLachlan (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, piano); Bill Dillon (guitar, Guitorgan, piano, bass); Jane Scarpantoni... Read More
Personnel: Sarah McLachlan (vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, piano); Bill Dillon (guitar, Guitorgan, piano, bass); Jane Scarpantoni (cello); Michel Dubeau (saxophone); Pierre Marchand (piano, keyboards, bass, percussion, programming); David Kershaw (Hammond B-3 organ); Brian Minato (bass); Jerry Marotta (drums, percussion); Guy Nadon, Ashwin Sood, Lou Shefano (drums). FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Performance. Heavily atmospheric, building around intertwined harmonies and lush arrangements, FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY might remind some of early Sinead O'Connor. McLachlan's ethereal vocal style pulls from the same sources as O'Connor, but add a calm that's more akin to contemporary jazz or new age than the pop charts McLachlan has climbed. The lifeblood of her songs are her physical and emotional relationships with people. With lyrics centered around satisfaction and the ways to maintain it, much of FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY doesn't fumble but car... Minimize
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By: trishcma
Oct 26, 2000

one of her greatest works

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: new sound

Cons: none


By: CarlaPierre
Oct 6, 2000

Sheer Poetry

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: A lot of great tracks

Cons: I wouldn't dare


By: nlee31
Feb 16, 2001

Ecstacy is Waiting.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: one of Sarah's best albums

Cons: none

Bottom Line:
Classic McLachlan, music that will enhance your spirit and refresh your mind. Read More


By: lfa221
Aug 14, 2003

An incredible album everyone should have in their collection.

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: A classic sound with amazing vocals.

Cons: none

Bottom Line:
This one of McLachlans best ever. Her soothing,and calming voice is worth every dime you are going to pay. Read More


By: ladyscott
Oct 29, 2002

From the Voice of an Angel!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Music and lyrics performed with heartfelt passion by incredible talent...Very provocative!

Cons: I'm sure others may find some cons, but I thoroughly enjoyed this collection!

Bottom Line:
"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" is an amazing collection! Sarah McLachlan, once again, performs with excellence! I highly recommend this selection! Read More


By: ahuge4
May 2, 2007

One of the Greatest Albums

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: Everything

Cons: None


By: twinpeaks15
Dec 30, 2003

Ecstasy Indeed

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: A haunting, introspective album that explores McLachlan's emotions more thoroughly than ever

Cons: Songs don't have as obvious a hook as those on "Surfacing"


By: flutefreak
Mar 30, 2004

One of my favorite CDs

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: great harmonies, creative lyrics, emotionally touching

Cons: not for someone who likes hard rock or dislikes emotion


By: deviouspigeon
Feb 7, 2004

CD without an actual genre

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars

Pros: each song is different and refreshing

Cons: songs are abstract(but so is she)


By: floatingcity
Sep 5, 2007

Fumbling Towards Art-Pop Greatness

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars

Pros: Hypnotic, gently pulsing tunes delivered with poise and grace.

Cons: Stronger and better-defined melodies would be a big help.

Bottom Line:
"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" isn't for everyone, but its peaceful atmospheres and elegance should be enjoyed by anyone with a taste for singer-songwriter music. Read More


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