i don't exactly remember when i bought this cd, but i am so glad i did. i remember listening to it after a very painful experience and the tears just fell. "holy tears" matched what i was feeling to the nth degree! and then later as life was getting better, "if you could see me now" just echoed how i was feeling. to say tara has no soul in this album is not right. this album is more personable and cathartic than her second. her second album is good, but this one is wonderful.
October 18, 2006 |  | If you love Sara MacLachlan, you will love Tara! |  |
I first heard her at Lilith Fair and fell in love! Her voice is so pure and crisp, it is almost haunting. Her lyrics are really touching. She has been a big star in Canada for years but it has taken her awhile to gain popularity in the U.S.
But if you like singer like Sarah and Dido, you will love Tara MacLean too!
May 28, 2004| | | Excellent CD from another great Canadian female | |
As you can read from the rest of the reviews Tara has made another great CD. It's just too bad she had to leave Prince Edward Island (not Nova Scotia) to do the album in British Columbia.
April 23, 2004| | | brilliance in Tara MacLean | |
I don't have much to say about this album except that it's perfection. I'm sorry I can't elaborate for you people out there who are considering to buy this album, don't "consider" just buy and you'll understand why most of us are speechless. You will be blown away when you hear her song 'Let Her Feel the Rain' - which the album features two different versions of - choose your favourite. The title track is raw and so vivid, it captures you in a trance. 'For You' is beautiful and 'That's Me' is reflective. 'Red' has a touch of jazz and 'Evidence' is a ground breaking introduction. Amazing.
March 21, 2004There are just no words to describe how beautiful this album is, but I will try to find some. First of all, to each his own, I suppose. Personally, I find nothing wrong with the production. I have listened to/seen Tara MacLean live and I have listened to her albums. I enjoy both equally. I don't understand the reviews that pan the album production. To me each song is truely emotional and you can hear that emotion through the lyrics and the music.
Ms. MacLean is a wonderful songwriter. Her words are pure poetry, and her music is very moving. I never found a single song boring. But that may be because I can relate to a lot of her lyrics.
Lets not forget the fact that she has the voice of an angel. Just listening to it calms me. I know that sounds corney, but it's true.
This is truely a must buy. I've had this album for years and it remains my absolute favorite. Every song is perfect. It's such a shame that Tara is so little know here in the US. October 28, 2003
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