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ENYA

3.6

1987–1992

166 reviews

5 albums

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

2009

Very Best of Enya

3.6

warm reception

polarized reaction

12 reviews →

2015

Dark Sky Island

3.4

mixed reception

mixed reaction

29 reviews →

REVIEW

REVIEW

Memory of Trees

3

3/5

3.4

Springfield, MO, USA

January 21, 1996

Even if you don't care for this, you have to appreciate Enya's ability to craft remarkable sonic pleasures.

1995

Celts

5

3.5

Melbourne VIC, Australia

January 25, 1996

27

The smoothing dulcet tones of Enya create an ambiance and escape that facilitates relaxation so incredibly well.

1992

Memory of Trees

3

3/5

3.4

New York, NY, USA

January 25, 1996

73

It's a fine place to be for an hour or so, provided you've got some less virtuous music on hand to jolt you back into reality afterward.

1995

Memory of Trees

3

3.4

Vancouver, BC, Canada

January 25, 1996

29

Exquisitely produced ear massage music, it is the ideal disc to spin for those moments when you need to be soothed and uplifted, or when you have your mother over for brunch.

1995

Memory of Trees

4

3.5/5

3.4

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

January 26, 1996

Though largely synth- based, constructed this is mood beautifully music, full of breathy layered vocals that sweep over the listener in waves.

1995

Memory of Trees

4

B+

3.4

Manila, Philippines

February 5, 1996

The ideas do not seem to flow with the same intensity and ease as "Watermark."

1995

Memory of Trees

4

4/5

3.4

Tinley Park, IL, USA

February 22, 1996

This, quite simply, is beautiful music that begs a warm fire and a cup of tea.

1995

Memory of Trees

2

2/5

3.4

Sydney NSW, Australia

February 26, 1996

1995

Memory of Trees

5

3.4

Baltimore, MD, USA

April 1, 1996

67–68

Enya mesmerizes in a way she's never done before.

1995

Paint the Sky with Stars

3

3/5

3.8

Buffalo, NY, USA

November 14, 1997

Though at times this sounds like Yanni meets Jewel, Enya's voice has an alluring and tranquil quality.

1997

BIRD'S EYE VIEW

BIRD'S EYE VIEW

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