Studio Album · No. 2
Solace Songwriting Credits by Sarah McLachlan
Produced by Pierre Marchand
Nettwerk / Arista
Adult AlternativeFolk 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
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
1991
Released
Data Insight
Eight of the ten tracks are hers alone and Pierre Marchand takes two, starting a partnership that runs through almost every album since. It is the record where the sound she is known for arrives.
Solace came out on Nettwerk and Arista in June 1991, the first album produced by Pierre Marchand, and is certified gold in the United States.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drawn to the Rhythm
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 2 |
Into the Fire
|
Sarah McLachlanPierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlanPierre Marchand | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 3 |
The Path of Thorns (Terms)
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 4 |
I Will Not Forget You
|
Sarah McLachlanDarren Phillips | Sarah McLachlanDarren Phillips | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 5 |
Lost
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 6 |
Back Door Man
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 7 |
Shelter
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 8 |
Black
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 9 |
Home
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
| 10 |
Mercy
|
Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | Pierre Marchand | Sarah McLachlan (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Solace
Who wrote Solace?
Sarah McLachlan on all ten tracks and the only writer on eight. Pierre Marchand shares two.
Who produced it?
Pierre Marchand, his first album with her and the start of a thirty-five year partnership.
How did it sell?
It is certified gold by the RIAA and 2x platinum by Music Canada.
Did any single chart?
No single from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
Which songs came off it?
"The Path of Thorns (Terms)" and "Into the Fire" both reached the Canadian top 30.
How long is the album?
45:31 across ten tracks.