Sarah McLachlan – Better Broken

Her tenth studio album and debut release for Concord Records, Better Broken takes its title from its opening track_a soul-searching reflection on the fortitude that comes from weathering life’s constant storms. “I’m 57 now, and nobody gets to this point unscathed,” says McLachlan. “Life is hard, and you get bashed around a bit, but I feel more wholly myself than I ever have, I think it’s true that we learn so much more about ourselves from our failures – what it takes to heal and find ways to stay open and curious is a theme for a lot of this record.” A gorgeous showcase for her inimitable voice, “Better Broken” unfolds in delicate beats and lavish textures as McLachlan once again proves her singular gift for spinning wisdom into indelibly catchy melody (from the chorus: “Let it be all it is/Small and still and better left alone/Some things are better broken”). The result: a perfect entry point into her latest body of work, instantly revealing her one-of-a-kind ability to swiftly lure the listener into a more elevated state of mind.