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Reborn

Era · 2007

53 min · 10 tracks · new age music

Ethereal harmonies intertwine with choral arrangements, creating a lush soundscape that transcends traditional new age boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Reborn — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of renewal and transformation, featuring soaring melodies and rich vocal arrangements that are signature to Era's style.
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    Dark Voices — This track combines hauntingly beautiful vocals with intricate instrumental layers, reflecting the darker undertones present in the album while still maintaining its ethereal quality.
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    Prayer — With its meditative ambiance and spiritual undertones, this song serves as a reflective interlude, showcasing Era's ability to evoke emotion through minimalistic yet powerful compositions.
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    Sinfoni Deo — Featuring a stunning orchestral arrangement and choral vocals, this opening track sets the tone for the entire album, blending classical elements with contemporary sounds.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album features rich vocal arrangements and orchestral elements, creating a lush soundscape typical of new age music.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic structure.
  • Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, with strings and woodwinds enhancing the ethereal quality of the sound.
  • The album closes with two versions of 'Come Into My World', one being a remix that alters the original's arrangement significantly.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, Reborn marked Era's return after a four-year hiatus following their album, Dark Sky. This work solidified their presence in the new age genre, showcasing a mature sound and refined production techniques that appealed to both fans and new listeners alike.
Stylistic neighbors
Enigma· Vangelis· Loreena McKennitt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sinfoni Deo 4:41
  • 2 Reborn 5:32
  • 3 Dark Voices 5:01
  • 4 Come Into My World 5:19
  • 5 Prayer 4:20
  • 6 Thousand Words 5:21
  • 7 After Thousand Words 4:59
  • 8 Kilimandjaro 4:35
  • 9 Last Song 4:50
  • 10 Come Into My World (remix) 9:15

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