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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 THE BEST BALLADS BY THE MOST HAUNTING VOICE YOU WILL EVER HEAR... Sep 26, 2008
Compared to its population, Canada is blessed with a disproportionate great number of talented performance artists - and Sarah McLachlan is one of the best examples.
Maybe they are inspired by the endless expanses of the Great North and the blandness of the Toronto sprawl; maybe it is the eternal adolescence of the Canadian psyche or the freshly disillusioned naiveté of a nation of great poets and dreamers bordering a militaristic giant. Who knows...
Sarah McLachlan is a GREAT SINGER. And this is her BEST ALBUM! I have FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY (together with all her albums) since my university years - God bless the DUE SOUTH TV Series that exposed me to her absolutely haunting voice! I have been playing it numerous times over the years, one could not get tired of this collection. The pieces are all gems, from start to finish! The music speaks directly to the soul, such poetic lyrics are so hard to find anymore and Sarah's voice will haunt you forever...
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
SARAH Sep 15, 2008
Can't go wrong with Sarah. The CD's are great. I needed to replace one slightly "overused" cd in my set with these songs. Enjoyed the DVD also, which I'd seen before. I wish she'd come out with a new CD, a new set of songs and a current DVD. It is time!
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Pure Excellence Aug 22, 2008
I bought the original version in '94 and have made this part of my permanent often-listened collection. This "is" by far, one of the very best produced albums in music history. Sarah made Marchand's job easy by writing such superior music. This is an etherealistly-organized, mayhemic venture of the mind, heart and soul of Ms. McLachlan. I have never heard a song like Fear that brings to you the subtle realization of personal ownership in overcoming a tragedy in a relationship. The song Fumbling is an epic endeavor that offers a fantastic sense of personal accomplishment. And the solo version of Possession takes you to yet another place that many of us never get to experience, and if you ever have, you are definitely on cue when what she has to deliver. Making a pass on this album deprives you a not-so-often chance to hear something really special. And the funny thing is, I'm a guy who really loves hard rock-n-roll. Hey, I like great music. Buy it!
3 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A masterpiece...greatest of ALL TIME Aug 17, 2008
discovered sarah before fumbling....I have never heard a sarah song I did not like...She is in a category all of her own..I still listen to Fumbling all the time...it will never get old...a masterpiece from a genius.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Legacy Edition... for new fans and collectors! Aug 14, 2008
From what I've read, Sarah McLachlan plans to cut ties with her record label and go independent. However, she does have a contract, which may suggest the reasoning for this edition of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" and the "Mirrorball: The Complete Concert" 2CD package that was released about a year ago... or perhaps it is a way for her current record label to get more money by repackaging two of her biggest records before she leaves. This marketing strategy has created a small stir amongst fans, which you may see in future reviews of this item. She is also releasing a greatest hits collection in October but this release will feature 2 new, original songs.
As for content, "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" is a must-have album for McLachlan fans... best known as her "breakthrough album." This edition comes with the remastered album (Disc 1). It also includes "The Freedom Sessions" album (Disc 2) that showcases early versions of the songs from "Fumbling" along with a cover of Tom Waits Ol'55. Both original albums had hidden tracks that are now easily accessible on this Legacy Edition. The third disc is actually a DVD transfer from the original home video release of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy: Live," which showcases songs from "Fumbling" as well as songs from her previous two albums. The video contains live and in-studio performances with snippets of Sarah talking with her producer/co-writer and band. The "Fumbling" EPK (electronic press kit), music videos, and slide show are presented as bonus features.
If you are a Sarah fan, I'm sure you are looking at this product to see what this edition has to offer. Most fans will either buy to collect or replace their scratched-up original copy... and some will pass once they see there is nothing new to this Legacy Edition.
If you are new to Sarah, I would recommend picking up this edition because all discs are worth having and you would save on the price... unless you picked them up used here on Amazon. If you are a vintage collector, you should pick up the original releases because there is nothing here exclusive besides expanded packaging. The original "Freedom Sessions" album did have a fun multimedia feature for your computer, which isn't available in this Legacy Edition.
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