SOLACE

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The following review appeared in the March issue of _Maryland_Musician_        
magazine:                                                                      
                                                                               
NATIONAL NOTABLES...                                                           
                                                                               
Sarah McLachlan-_Solace_ (Arista)                                              
                                                                               
For those who weren't formally introduced to Ms. McLachlan through her         
1988 debut _Touch_, let me simplify.  This demure angel (and her Pearly        
gate vocal style) came not from Heaven, but Canada.  With her she              
brought a voice as pure as the environment of her native land, and             
inevitable comparisons to Kate Bush.  Her artistic development and             
personal maturity (she was only 19 when her debut came out) have all but       
dispelled the Kate-clone notion.  _Solace_ also finds Sarah toning down        
the mysticism so prevalent on her first effort, opting more for tales of       
life within.  The songs and arrangements flow with more color than a           
rainbow, and tracks like "Into The Fire", "I Will Not Forget You", and         
the remake of Donovan's "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" engulf you with all       
the warmth of a 100 year-old cognac.                                           
                                                                               
Of course, having the monstrous session talents of Billy Dillon (who has       
worked with Joni Mitchell and Robbie Robertson), Jocelyn Lanois                
(Daniel's Crash Vegas sister), and Daryl Exnicious (of the Neville             
Brothers) adds to the rustic glow, but it's McLachlan's voice that             
accounts for the level of irresistibility.  It's a shame winter's almost       
over, _Solace_ is the kind of LP that's meant as a remedy for a cold           
January evening.                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
Just picked up Tori Amos' _Little_Earthquakes_ this Saturday.  I really        
do like it.  She is brutally honest, much like Kate's first two albums.        
Anyone notice that Jon Kelly worked on a couple of the tracks?                 
                                                                               
                                                       Jody