Sarah McLachlan - Bloom (Remix Album)

Many remixed CDs are mildly amusing at best. Sarah McLachlan's Bloom, on the other hand, is a showcase of world class musicians reworking her timeless compositions to match their compelling styles, rather than just adding dance beats to preexisting Sarah songs. The list of contributors to this collection is most impressive, likely to bring Non-Folk fans into her fold. Reggae Legends Sly & Robbie have done some amazing dub meets down-tempo work on 'Train Wreck', arguably improving upon the original cut. DMC (of Run DMC fame) collaborates with will. I. am from the Black Eyed Peas to turn out the very BEP sounding track 'Just Like Me', which is centered around McLachlan singing the chorus of 'Cats in the Cradle'. Famed South Asian DJ Talvin Singh has created a rich, tabla and sitar-infused take on the achingly beautiful 'Answer', guaranteed to be a hit at yoga studios and aromatherapy shops everywhere. As far as the other songs are concerned, the majority are amped-up and turned into house music, especially Amsterdam legend Junkie XL's 'World on Fire' and the (80's-esque driving beat of 'Vox' mixed by Tom Middleton. Arista. 2005.

1) World on Fire (Junkie XL Club/Gm Edit)
2) Ice (Dusted Mix)
3) Vox (Tom Middleton Mix)
4) Dirty Little Secret (Thievery Corporation Mix)
5) Stupid (DJ Hyper Mix)
6) Train Wreck (Sly ; Robbie Mix)
7) DMC Featuring Sarah McLachlan: Just Like Me (Will-I-Am of the Black Eyed Peas Remix)
8) Answer (Talvin Singh Mix)
9) Fallen (Gabriel ; Dresden Mix/ GM Edit)
10) Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (Junior Boys Mix)