January 10, 1992

Occasionally, the songs disappear into the background and the New Age "prettiness" takes over.

January 11, 1992

A nicely produced album that's very easy on the ears.

January 12, 1992

A lush production envelops Enya's clear, ringing voice on songs with captivating melodies and layers of vocal harmonies.

January 15, 1992

If you like ethereal orchestral music, or want something quiet to chill out to in the evening after work, Enya's "Shepherd Moons" are an orbit you should get in to.

January 16, 1992

She settles into her newly created musical niche of nice music for uncritical New Agers.

January 16, 1992

The wait was worth it.

January 19, 1992

Her voice is haunting, ethereal, yet it is so processed and affected on this third album that it sounds more corny than cathartic.

January 19, 1992

She brings a crystalline voice and an unmistakable poignancy to much of the album.

January 27, 1992

Filled with feathery, New Age pap.

January 30, 1992

Yes, it's overdone, and, yes, it's about as intimate as a stellar observation.