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Anam

Clannad · 1990

44 min · 12 tracks · new age music

Ethereal harmonies blend with traditional Irish instrumentation, creating a mesmerizing soundscape that transcends time and space.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • ethereal harmonies for relaxation
  • immersive soundscapes for focus
  • for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks fast-paced excitement
  • prefers upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Anam' marked Clannad's transition into broader international recognition following their previous success with 'Macalla.' The album showcases the band's signature fusion of Celtic elements and new age music during a period when they were solidifying their identity beyond Irish folk roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Enya· Loreena McKennitt· Secret Garden

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rí Na Cruinne 4:04
  • 2 In a Lifetime 3:10
  • 3 Anam 4:05
  • 4 In Fortune's Hand 3:57
  • 5 The Poison Glen 3:55
  • 6 Wilderness 2:08
  • 7 Theme From Harry's Game 2:31
  • 8 Why Worry? 4:30
  • 9 Úirchill an Chreagáin 4:25
  • 10 Love and Affection 4:58
  • 11 You're the One 3:57
  • 12 Dobhar 2:37

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