After a five-year silence in the wake of her phenomenally successful release A DAY WITHOUT RAIN, Enya reemerged in 2005 with AMARANTINE. The singer knows better than to mess with a good thing, and all of the hallmarks of her sound are here: the evocative Celtic overtones, the symphonic arrangements and lush soundscapes, and the singer's pure, haunting vocals. Additionally, Enya's long-time creative sidekicks--producer arranger Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan--are on board here too, and the time-tested results show.
AMARANTINE, a poetic name for a mythical, everlasting flower, is an appropriate metaphor for the music. Luxuriant, mysterious, and with a deep aesthetic sense, Enya's music seems to surge and unfurl like a blooming flower. Fans who feared Enya may have lost her touch since this album's multi-platinum predecessor can rest easy. Atmospheric, stirring, and masterfully executed, AMARANTINE is as fully realized and accomplished as anything the artist has released.
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Uncut (p.114) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[A]s an oasis of calm in a world of noise and chaos; it's easy to understand her appeal."
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– Customer review on 22/02/2007
Beautiful album... very easy listening... you can just sit back it on and float away (figuratively) This is music that anyone can enjoy, great background mood at a party I must say, no cd collection should be complete without this album amongst it FIVE STARS… I would, and am, recommending this album to everyone I know.
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– Customer review on 10/10/2006
This is a beautiful album, so relaxing, great for chilling out on a busy day, or to unwind before going to bed They often play this cd as Dusk stores, and it works, because you just want to linger, enjoying the beautiful music.
Enya's voice is so etheral, and angelic, this is just as good as her other albums and will not disapoint
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– Customer review on 20/09/2006
Wonderful smooth sounds from this talented artist is amazingly complimented by the distinctive voice of Enya. Amarantine - the title track - is a class above the rest, rivaling the famous Orinco from years ago. Still going strong, this is a great pickup for anyone that likes real music, not just the bashing of drums. It'll send you to sleep if you're not careful, but that's no reason to delay the purchase. Buy now from fishpond at their great price and find out for yourself!
Great Great Great Album
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– Customer review on 16/08/2006
wow, enya! she is so amazing, with her age and to be releasing songs! having heard her on the radio, i really wanted to hear the rest of her cd, and it did not disapoint me. from th title track Less Than A Pearl, to the end one, it is all enjoyable, the perfect esy listening cd you are after for those lazy weekends.
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– Customer review on 22/03/2006
Wonderful smooth sounds from this talented artist is amazingly complimented by the distinctive voice of Enya. Amarantine - the title track - is a class above the rest, rivaling the famous Orinco from years ago. Still going strong, this is a great pickup for anyone that likes real music, not just the bashing of drums. It'll send you to sleep if you're not careful, but that's no reason to delay the purchase. Buy now from fishpond at their great price and find out for yourself!
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