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| Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Legacy Edition | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1267
Category: Music
Artist: Sarah Mclachlan
Publisher: Sony Legacy
Studio: Sony Legacy
Manufacturer: Sony Legacy
Label: Sony Legacy
Format: Extra Tracks
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5 x 0.8
MPN: 87285
UPC: 828768728529
EAN: 0828768728529
ASIN: B001AR01FG
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Possession | | • | Wait | | • | Plenty | | • | Good Enough | | • | Mary | | • | Elsewhere | | • | Circle | | • | Ice | | • | Hold On | | • | Ice Cream | | • | Fear | | • | Fumbling Towards Ecstasy | | • | Possession (piano version) |
Disc 2
| • | Elsewhere | | • | Plenty | | • | Mary | | • | Good Enough | | • | Hold On | | • | Ice Cream | | • | Ice | | • | Ol' 55 | | • | Hold On (alternate version) |
Disc 3
| • | Plenty | | • | Good Enough | | • | Wait | | • | Home | | • | Ice (live studio) | | • | Ben's Song | | • | Out of The Shadows | | • | I Will Not Forget You | | • | Path of Thorns (live studio) | | • | Hold On | | • | Possession | | • | Mary (live studio) | | • | Ice Cream | | • | Fumbling Towards Ecstasy | | • | Ol' 55 |
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Album Description
BONUS FEATURES:
Fumbling Towards Ecstasy - An Inside Look
Possession - music video (U.S. Version)
Possession - music video (Canadian Version)
Hold On - music video
Good Enough - music video
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| Customer Reviews:
 Pure Excellence August 22, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought the original version in '94 and have made this part of my permanent often-listened collection. This "is" by far, one of the very best produced albums in music history. Sarah made Marchand's job easy by writing such superior music. This is an etherealistly-organized, mayhemic venture of the mind, heart and soul of Ms. McLachlan. I have never heard a song like Fear that brings to you the subtle realization of personal ownership in overcoming a tragedy in a relationship. The song Fumbling is an epic endeavor that offers a fantastic sense of personal accomplishment. And the solo version of Possession takes you to yet another place that many of us never get to experience, and if you ever have, you are definitely on cue when what she has to deliver. Making a pass on this album deprives you a not-so-often chance to hear something really special. And the funny thing is, I'm a guy who really loves hard rock-n-roll. Hey, I like great music. Buy it!
A masterpiece...greatest of ALL TIME August 17, 2008
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
discovered sarah before fumbling....I have never heard a sarah song I did not like...She is in a category all of her own..I still listen to Fumbling all the time...it will never get old...a masterpiece from a genius.
Legacy Edition... for new fans and collectors! August 14, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
From what I've read, Sarah McLachlan plans to cut ties with her record label and go independent. However, she does have a contract, which may suggest the reasoning for this edition of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" and the "Mirrorball: The Complete Concert" 2CD package that was released about a year ago... or perhaps it is a way for her current record label to get more money by repackaging two of her biggest records before she leaves. This marketing strategy has created a small stir amongst fans, which you may see in future reviews of this item. She is also releasing a greatest hits collection in October but this release will feature 2 new, original songs.
As for content, "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" is a must-have album for McLachlan fans... best known as her "breakthrough album." This edition comes with the remastered album (Disc 1). It also includes "The Freedom Sessions" album (Disc 2) that showcases early versions of the songs from "Fumbling" along with a cover of Tom Waits Ol'55. Both original albums had hidden tracks that are now easily accessible on this Legacy Edition. The third disc is actually a DVD transfer from the original home video release of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy: Live," which showcases songs from "Fumbling" as well as songs from her previous two albums. The video contains live and in-studio performances with snippets of Sarah talking with her producer/co-writer and band. The "Fumbling" EPK (electronic press kit), music videos, and slide show are presented as bonus features.
If you are a Sarah fan, I'm sure you are looking at this product to see what this edition has to offer. Most fans will either buy to collect or replace their scratched-up original copy... and some will pass once they see there is nothing new to this Legacy Edition.
If you are new to Sarah, I would recommend picking up this edition because all discs are worth having and you would save on the price... unless you picked them up used here on Amazon. If you are a vintage collector, you should pick up the original releases because there is nothing here exclusive besides expanded packaging. The original "Freedom Sessions" album did have a fun multimedia feature for your computer, which isn't available in this Legacy Edition.
 Good Value For New Fans, Ohers Will Probably Pass August 12, 2008
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
You may be wondering exactly what you are getting with this "Legacy" edition of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. It amounts to unaltered versions of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy and The Freedom Sessions [EP] along with a DVD that matches track for track with the 1994 release of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy: Live as listed on Sarah McLachlan's discography page. In other words there's nothing new here. Most people will already own some or all of these if they have been longtime Sarah fans. However the three items are bundled at a really good price if you don't have any of these yet.
If you do not already on these, you have been missing out. Fumbling Towards Ecstasy has the song that propelled Sarah into prominence, and of course is Possession. The entire CD is great, but rather than rehash what so many others have already said so well would point you to the reviews on the page from the link above. The same can be said for The Freedom Sessions. There's less information on the DVD as I'm not sure if the product Amazon has marked as a 2005 release is indeed the same as what's offered here. However, there are a few songs on the DVD from prior CDs, and all of the performances have the subtle nuances that you would expect in a live performance. It is not a simple recreation of the studio edition on the stage.
The one thing that would have been nice to add would be Sarah's reflections today on the CD that made her the raging success she is today. However this is consistent with what she has done for many years in favoring repackaging of previous work (remixes, live, etc.) over new. For new fans this will be a great pickup, but longtime fans won't find anything new.
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