The Very Best of Enya
Enya · 2009
67 min · 19 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop
A serene tapestry of ethereal vocals and lush instrumentals that transport listeners to tranquil realms.
Why this album works
This compilation album showcases Enya's significant impact on the new age genre, featuring chart-topping tracks like 'Only Time', which gained renewed attention following its use in various media, including the aftermath of September 11. The album reached number one in multiple countries, demonstrating her enduring popularity and influence in the music industry.
- Best for
- serene soundscapes for relaxation wave-like pacing for contemplation tranquil background for focus
- Context
- By the time 'The Very Best of Enya' was released in 2009, Enya had already established herself as a prominent figure in new age music, gaining global fame with her previous albums. This compilation came after her successful 2005 album 'Amarantine', which solidified her unique sound and commercial appeal, featuring hits that spanned her career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlotte Church· Loreena McKennitt· Alan Stivell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orinoco Flow Standout 4:28
- 2 Aníron (I Desire) (Theme for Aragorn & Arwen) 2:43
- 3 Storms in Africa 4:04
- 4 Caribbean Blue Standout 3:59
- 5 Book of Days 2:55
- 6 The Celts 2:57
- 7 Only Time Standout 3:38
- 8 Wild Child 3:47
- 9 Water Shows the Hidden Heart 4:39
- 10 Anywhere Is 3:59
- 11 Cursum Perficio 4:08
- 12 Amarantine 3:12
- 13 Aldebaran 3:06
- 14 Trains and Winter Rains 3:43
- 15 Watermark 2:25
- 16 Boadicea 3:32
- 17 A Day Without Rain 2:36
- 18 May It Be 3:33
- 19 Oíche Chiúin (Chorale) 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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