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Amarantine [Special Christmas Edition]

Enya · 2006

45 min · 12 tracks · new age music

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Amarantine showcases Enya's signature sound with lush arrangements and ethereal melodies, maintaining her distinct style.

What we noticed

  • The album features layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, ethereal texture throughout its tracks.
  • Each song typically builds from a soft introduction to a more dynamic middle section before tapering off gently.
  • Several tracks incorporate traditional Celtic instruments alongside synthesized sounds, blending organic and electronic elements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Less Than a Pearl 3:44
  • 2 Amarantine 3:12
  • 3 It's in the Rain 4:08
  • 4 If I Could Be Where You Are 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

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