Amarantine
Enya · 2005
45 min · 12 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush arrangements to create a tranquil soundscape of introspective beauty.
Why this album works
'Amarantine' debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album's title track received significant airplay and remains one of Enya's signature songs, further establishing her influence on the ambient and new age genres.
- Best for
- steady melodic flow throughout tranquil soundscape for relaxation introspective beauty for reflection
- Context
- Released on November 22, 2005, 'Amarantine' is Enya's sixth studio album and follows her critically acclaimed 'A Day Without Rain' from 2000. At this point in her career, Enya had solidified her status as a leading figure in new age music, known for blending Celtic influences with contemporary pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlotte Church· Loreena McKennitt· Alan Stivell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Less Than a Pearl 3:44
- 2 Amarantine Standout 3:12
- 3 It's in the Rain Standout 4:08
- 4 If I Could Be Where You Are Standout 4:00
- 5 The River Sings 2:49
- 6 Long Long Journey 3:17
- 7 Sumiregusa 4:42
- 8 Someone Said Goodbye 4:02
- 9 A Moment Lost 3:08
- 10 Drifting 4:11
- 11 Amid the Falling Snow 3:38
- 12 Water Shows the Hidden Heart 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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