A Day Without Rain
Enya · 2000
37 min · 12 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop
Ethereal harmonies and layered vocals create a tranquil soundscape that evokes feelings of serenity and introspection.
Why this album works
'A Day Without Rain' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard New Age Albums chart and reaching multi-platinum status. The single 'Only Time' gained widespread recognition after being featured in various media, including television shows, which subsequently helped solidify Enya's influence in the broader pop culture landscape.
- Best for
- serene moments for quiet reflection steady pacing for calm focus gentle melodies for peaceful ambiance
- Context
- Released on November 20, 2000, 'A Day Without Rain' marked Enya's fifth studio album during a peak in her commercial success following the multi-platinum 'Watermark'. By this time, she had established herself as a leading figure in new age music, known for her signature blend of Celtic melodies and lush production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlotte Church· Loreena McKennitt· Alan Stivell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Day Without Rain 2:38
- 2 Wild Child Standout 3:47
- 3 Only Time Standout 3:38
- 4 Tempus vernum 2:24
- 5 Deora ar mo chroí Standout 2:48
- 6 Flora’s Secret 4:07
- 7 Fallen Embers 2:31
- 8 Silver Inches 1:37
- 9 Pilgrim 3:12
- 10 One by One 3:54
- 11 The First of Autumn 3:10
- 12 Lazy Days 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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