A Box of Dreams
Enya · 1997
160 min · 46 tracks · new age music
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush harmonies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that transports listeners to serene landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Orinoco Flow Start here — The opening track showcases Enya's signature layered vocals and rich production, setting a tranquil tone that encapsulates the album's essence.
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Caribbean Blue — With its vibrant melodies and immersive instrumentation, this song exemplifies Enya's ability to evoke a sense of place and emotion through sound.
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Book of Days — This track combines lyrical storytelling with enchanting harmonies, making it a standout piece that reflects on themes of time and memory.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for relaxation
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- serene melodies for peaceful moments
- ideal for introspective daydreaming
- gentle ebb and flow experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer straightforward, punchy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases Enya's earlier work without being a primary entry point.
- Themes
- dreamlike landscapes· serene soundscapes· ethereal journeys
- Career context
- Released in 1997, A Box of Dreams marked Enya's third compilation album, following the success of her studio albums Watermark and Shepherd Moons. By this time, she was already celebrated for her distinctive blend of Celtic tones and new age music, firmly establishing her as a leading figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Sarah Brightman
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Orinoco Flow Start here 4:27
- 2 Caribbean Blue 3:58
- 3 Book of Days 2:55
- 4 Anywhere Is 3:47
- 5 Only If ... 3:19
- 6 The Celts 2:57
- 7 Cursum Perficio 4:07
- 8 I Want Tomorrow 4:02
- 9 China Roses 4:47
- 10 Storms in Africa 4:01
- 11 Pax Deorum 4:54
- 12 The Longships 3:38
- 13 Ebudae 1:56
- 14 On My Way Home 3:36
- 15 Boadicea 3:27
Disc 2
- 1 Watermark 2:26
- 2 Portrait (Out of the Blue) 3:11
- 3 Miss Clare Remembers 1:59
- 4 Shepherd Moons 3:40
- 5 March of the Celts 3:15
- 6 Lothlórien 2:08
- 7 From Where I Am 2:21
- 8 Afer Ventus 4:06
- 9 Oriel Window 2:22
- 10 River 3:11
- 11 Tea-House Moon 2:41
- 12 Willows on the Water 3:02
- 13 Morning Glory 2:28
- 14 No Holly for Miss Quinn 2:41
- 15 The Memory of Trees 4:16
Disc 3
- 1 Evening Falls 3:51
- 2 Paint the Sky With Stars 4:17
- 3 Angeles 4:00
- 4 Athair Ar Neamh 3:44
- 5 La Soñadora 3:40
- 6 Aldebaran 3:07
- 7 Deireadh an Tuath 1:45
- 8 Eclipse 1:34
- 9 Exile 4:23
- 10 On Your Shore 4:02
- 11 Evacuee 3:52
- 12 Marble Halls 3:56
- 13 Hope Has a Place 4:50
- 14 The Sun in the Stream 2:58
- 15 Na Laetha Geal M'óige 3:59
- 16 Smaointe... 6:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Book of Secrets
Loreena McKennitt
Shares a similar ethereal quality with rich instrumentation and themes of nature and mysticism.
Magical Ring
Clannad
Combines lush harmonies and Celtic influences, evoking dreamlike atmospheres in its soundscapes.
MCMXC a.D.
Enigma
Blends ambient textures with world music elements, creating immersive and serene auditory journeys.
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