Studio Album · No. 5
Afterglow Songwriting Credits by Sarah McLachlan
Produced by Pierre Marchand
Nettwerk / Arista
Adult AlternativePop Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Sarah McLachlan carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Sarah McLachlan
0 tracksoutside writers
Sarah McLachlan's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
2003
Released
Data Insight
Eight of the ten tracks are hers alone. Six years passed and the arrangement did not move: same producer, same share of the writing, a smaller audience. It is the last album certified platinum in the United States.
Afterglow came out on Nettwerk and Arista in November 2003, six years after Surfacing, and is certified 2x platinum. "Fallen" reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fallen
#41
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 2 |
World on Fire
|
Sarah McLachlanPierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlanPierre Marchand | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 3 |
Stupid
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 4 |
Drifting
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 5 |
Train Wreck
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 6 |
Push
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 7 |
Answer
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 8 |
Time
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 9 |
Perfect Girl
|
Sarah McLachlanPierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlanPierre Marchand | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 10 |
Dirty Little Secret
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Afterglow
Who wrote Afterglow?
Sarah McLachlan on all ten tracks and the only writer on eight.
How did it sell?
It is certified 2x platinum by the RIAA and 5x platinum by Music Canada.
Which single charted?
"Fallen" reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified gold.
Why the six year gap?
Nothing came out between Surfacing in 1997 and this album in 2003.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
Who produced it?
Pierre Marchand, his fourth studio album with her.
How long is the album?
40:11 across ten tracks.