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MCMXC a.D.

Enigma · 1990

60 min · 15 tracks · new age music

A mesmerizing blend of ethereal vocals and haunting instrumentals that evoke introspective journeys through spirituality and sensuality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective spiritual exploration
  • gradual builds and resolutions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • immersive listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 10, 1990, 'MCMXC a.D.' was Enigma's debut album, establishing the project as a significant player in the new age music scene. Michael Cretu, the mastermind behind Enigma, crafted this record after previously working with various artists, marking a shift towards a more experimental sound incorporating elements of world music and electronic production.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Forest· Enya· Loreena McKennitt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Voice of Enigma 2:08
  • 2 Principles of Lust: Sadeness 4:15
  • 3 Principles of Lust: Find Love 4:49
  • 4 Principles of Lust: Sadeness (reprise) 2:48
  • 5 Callas Went Away 4:29
  • 6 Mea Culpa 4:53
  • 7 The Voice & The Snake 1:45
  • 8 Knocking on Forbidden Doors 4:27
  • 9 Back to the Rivers of Belief: Way to Eternity 2:19
  • 10 Back to the Rivers of Belief: Hallelujah 4:15
  • 11 Back to the Rivers of Belief: The Rivers of Belief 3:31
  • 12 Sadeness (Meditation) 2:43
  • 13 Mea Culpa (Fading Shades) 6:04
  • 14 Principles of Lust (Everlasting Lust) 4:50
  • 15 The Rivers of Belief (The Returning Silence) 7:04

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