February 2, 1992

I'm not much for heavenly imagery. but if we do have to put up with angels in the afterlife, make mine Irish.

February 4, 1992

What's she's saying half the time is anybody's guess, but the important thing here is this is rich, beautifully melodic music.

February 9, 1992

A wistfully elegiac suite (with some lyrics in English and others in Gaelic) that includes several captivating folk-pop melodies.

February 9, 1992

Too many of the lyrics in English, by Enya's collaborator, Roma Ryan, have either Hallmark card sentimentality or strive to be too self-consciously poetic.

February 9, 1992

I would be less than honest if I didn't confess that it put me to sleep.

February 9, 1992

Enya’s multi-layered vocals fade in and out like a pleasant wind, while her exquisite, classy piano/keyboard playing creates beautiful pictures in the mind.

February 13, 1992

Artists are often decried for duplicating previous works too closely, but, with Enya, the similarity is welcome.

February 14, 1992

It's pleasant enough to listen to while, say, meditating, but a bit hard to take seriously.

February 14, 1992

Spiritual, pure and cleansing, a victorious challenge to popular styles and listeners' preconceptions.

February 23, 1992

I would be less than honest if I didn't confess that it put me to sleep.