Debuting in 1988 with Touch, Sarah McLachlan began forging
down the path of her successful career. The ten tracks of Touch
are nothing short of elegant, glorious, and stunning. Her voice climbs
up and down its range with ease. This is definitely her most operatic-style
album to date. When I listen to Touch, I am haunted by the
divine simplicity it holds. While Ben's Song exhibits Sarah's vocal
talent, Uphill Battle is a soul-stirring instrumental, and both contribute
to the album's pristine placidity. Appreciating Touch is like
receiving a key to a room which holds a sublime treasure--the music of
Sarah McLachlan.
