December 28, 2000

As pleasant a snoozer as they come.

December 28, 2000

Redefined ethereal and taken soothing to a brand-new level.

December 29, 2000

Fusion of traditional Celtic instruments and modern computer production might have been interesting once upon a time but this latest offering proves not much has changed since then.

December 31, 2000

While "A Day Without Rain" is attractive in an unassuming way, it is hardly memorable.

January 7, 2001

Paints a beautiful picture of the soul as it relates to the cycles of nature.

January 12, 2001

For Enya's many established fans, "A Day Without Rain" will not disappoint. For the uninitiated, it will be a revelation.

January 13, 2001

Combines elaborate electronic arrangements and her transfixing vocals.

January 23, 2001

There's plenty to like about tracks like "Wild Child" and "Lazy Days," but even at its best, Enya is most effective as soothing background music.

January 25, 2001

This is music for when you want to read a good book, contemplate the rain, or serve up a candlelight dinner to someone special. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

January 27, 2001

An aural tea break – nothing wrong with tea breaks, mind you – but once the break is over, there is the rest of the day to attend to