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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

Amarantine

4

3/4

2.9

Buffalo, NY, USA

December 11, 2005

It's all very beautiful, like the best church music, minus the collection plate.

2005

Amarantine

3

2.5/5

2.9

New York, NY, USA

December 12, 2005

46

The Irish singer's style has always been a bit of an acquired taste. But if you're already an Enya fan ... you'll probably want this CD too.

2005

Amarantine

3

3/5

2.9

Singapore

December 13, 2005

Enya's albums have always smacked of pretension but, "Amarantine" is at least rich in ideas.

2005

Amarantine

4

4/5

2.9

Dublin, Ireland

December 15, 2005

The aural equivalent of a long hot bath with scented candles – if you're in the mood, then climb in.

2005

Amarantine

2

2.9

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

December 16, 2005

Enya and long-time lyricist Roma Ryan have lost the ear-catching freshness of the singer's career.

2005

Amarantine

3

3/5

2.9

Canberra ACT, Australia

December 17, 2005

Her sense of harmony is undiminished and the pompous production style, if a little over-baked, is sounding better than ever.

2005

Amarantine

2

1.5/5

2.9

Phoenix, AZ, USA

December 18, 2005

What was once novel pop music is simply tiresome now.

2005

Amarantine

4

2.9

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

December 18, 2005

No surprises here, not many can do what she does, and as well. If you like any of her work, this album won't disappoint.

2005

Amarantine

3

2.9

Hamilton, ON, Canada

December 24, 2005

Here as elsewhere, Enya is hypnotically listenable.

2005

Amarantine

2

2.9

New York, NY, USA

December 27, 2005

There is virtually no bass, no lower-register sounds, nothing to ground the music.

2005

BIRD'S EYE VIEW

BIRD'S EYE VIEW

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