Laws of Illusion

Pop · 2010 · 14 tracks · 52m

Laws of Illusion

Sarah McLachlan

Polished piano-pop exploring the wreckage and rebirth of a long-term relationship. Lush, melodic, and deeply intimate adult contemporary.

The perfect record for when you're finally ready to stop crying and start moving on.

A sophisticated and polished exploration of heartbreak that ultimately leans toward healing and resilience.

Laws of Illusion · vs · Sarah McLachlan

Gentle+1.2σ

The vocals lean notably further into gentle than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 14 Tracks · 52m

01

Awakenings

4:09

02

Illusions of Bliss

3:53

03

Loving You Is Easy

3:04

04

Changes

3:45

05

Forgiveness

3:50

06

Rivers of Love

3:55

07

Love Come

3:34

08

Out of Tune

3:52

09

Heartbreak

4:07

10

Don’t Give Up on Us

3:38

11

U Want Me 2

4:07

12

Bring On the Wonder

2:55

13

Loving You Is Easy (acoustic)

3:37

14

Love Come (piano version)

4:05

Moments Worth Waiting For

The rhythmic, almost jaunty piano hook of Loving You Is Easy contrasting with the heavy themes elsewhere.

The sudden, crystalline clarity of the vocal on Forgiveness where the reverb drops away.

The way the strings swell and then vanish during the bridge of Heartbreak.

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