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A must for Sarah fans
Don't get me wrong - Touch is a wonderful album. Really. It is. But it's also a first album - the first ever recorded by a (then 20-year-old) Sarah McLachlan. So though it's great, it's clear that with Touch, McLachlan hadn't yet realized her full potential, either as a musician, or a lyricist. And there IS also the fact that the album was made in the '80s, which gives some of these songs a decidedly dated feel. Yet, though the album lacks the lyrical complexity and emotional depth of McLachlan's later albums, and has some decidedly "'80s-ish" songs on it, Touch DOES have a lot to offer. "Ben's Song" is a beautiful ballad, with lovely vocals, and haunting, heartfelt lyrics. "Vox" and "Steaming" are catchy dance tunes which WILL play in your head 24-7 after you listen to them - but trust me, they're so good, you won't mind :) And of course, the whole album boasts McLachlan's beautiful voice, and her amazing work on guitar and piano. Yet, in my opinion, Touch would probably be best enjoyed by hard-core Sarah fans, and also by those who enjoy '80s music. Touch is so different from Sarah's other albums that liking her later albums isn't really a guarantee that you'll like Touch. But if you absolutely love Sarah, and can't get enough of her amazing voice, then Touch is a must.

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A typically fantastic album from the best folk artist around
After buying Sarah McLachlan's earlier albums, this came as something of a surprise. The style is obviously influenced by artists such as Enya but Sarah's ethereal vocals ensure that she is on a whole other level.

Tracks such as 'Ben's Song' and 'Strange World' show Sarah's vocals at their very best - her voice embues such songs with a really personal touch. That doesn't mean to say that there's not a good dose of pop in there too, with songs like 'Vox' and 'Steaming' still managing to hold their own alongside the more critically-acclaimed material from 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy'. The leaning towards electronica unfortunately means that in places it sounds a little dated, but the fact still remains that this is one superb debut album. Especially considering the fact that this album was nearly completely written by Sarah herself at only 19 years old.

With 'Touch', Sarah doesn't disappoint. It's totally different to all her other albums and she's not afraid to go for a less commercial style. Perhaps not the best introduction to her, but as a fan I loved this album.

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An overlooked debut worth checking out
I was a little wary of listening to this album. I had heard it wasn't like any of her other albums, and I wasn't sure if I would like it. In fact, the first time I listened to it, I liked it but I was a little put off by it. I decided that before I wrote my review of the album, I would have to listen to it as if I hadn't heard Sarah's other terrific albums. I needed to have an open mind, and this CD deserved to be judged on its own merits.

Having listened to this CD again, I must say it is a terrific album. Sarah really shows she had talent right out of the gate. The songwriting is surprisingly strong for a first album. Her voice is also in great form, even though she uses a little too much of her upper register.

1)Out of the Shadows: a great album opener. One of my favorites.
2)Vox: very good and has a good beat.
3)Strange World: another good song.
4)Trust: I like this song as well.
5)Touch: this song seems like a way for Sarah to show off her voice, but what a voice it is.
6)Steaming: one of the best songs here. It packs a punch.
7)Sad Clown: also one of the album's best songs. I like the beat a lot.
8)Uphill Battle: an instrumental song. It's good and all, but it lacks Sarah's greatest instrument- her voice.
9)Ben's Song: a haunting song. I love the lyric "A cold wind blows on a windless day".
10)Vox (Extendend Version): as good as the original version. Towards the end Sarah sounds like Sinead O'Connor.

This is a very good debut album for Sarah. It doesn't sound like her other albums, but that's what makes it so unique. Anyone who has listened to her other albums should check this out because it really is a terrific album. Although there are echoes of Enya and Sinead O'Connor on some songs, that's understandable considering this is only her first album and it's only natural for new artists to have influences be reflected in their music. Although Sarah would go on to make even better albums, this one should be added to your CD collection because it proves she had talent from the get-go. I have listened to it several times since I got it a few days ago and I don't regret getting it.