Perfect Time cover

Perfect Time

Moya Brennan · 1998

42 min · 10 tracks · new age music

Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a serene soundscape that embodies the essence of new age music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Big Rock Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Perfect Time — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, blending reflective lyrics with lush, sweeping melodies that highlight Brennan's vocal prowess.
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    Heal This Land — A poignant call for unity and healing, this track showcases Brennan's capacity to infuse social consciousness into her ethereal sound.
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    The Light on the Hill — This song's uplifting message and enchanting arrangement exemplify Brennan's signature style while resonating with listeners seeking hope and inspiration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • haunting vocals evoke nostalgia
  • consistent journey through emotions

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — First solo album that established Brennan's unique sound post-Clannad.
Career context
Released in 1998, Perfect Time was Moya Brennan's first solo album after her tenure with Clannad, marking a significant step in her artistic evolution. At this time, she sought to establish her unique voice and style outside of the band’s shadow, transitioning from traditional Celtic influences into more expansive new age realms.
Stylistic neighbors
Enya· Loreena McKennitt· Clannad

Tracklist

  • 1 The Big Rock Start here 3:04
  • 2 Perfect Time 4:46
  • 3 The Light on the Hill 4:02
  • 4 Na Páistí 2:39
  • 5 Heal This Land 3:45
  • 6 Song of David 4:08
  • 7 Our World 6:10
  • 8 Doon Well 3:57
  • 9 Grá Dé 6:25
  • 10 The Big Rock (instrumental) 3:03

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