Memory Of Trees, The - Enya

There is a current resurgence in solo female artists making chilled out atmospheric music, Dido obviously springs to mind amongst others. What we should not forget is that it is a style that has always been in evidence and one of the best innovators of the genre is Enya. What you first notice about the music is its haunting quality and the use of vocals as much as an instrument as to deliver specific lyrics. About half the tracks are instrumental ...
...Spanish and Gaelic are all used. This is not as off putting as it may seem as this is not the sort of album you would sing along to. The words blend in to be more part of the music than something that sits on top. It is very much a back ground sound and creates a soft and relaxing vibe. Even though it contains the single Anywhere Is, its not really an album where individual tracks matter, only the overall feel of the piece. Where as the current ...

steerpyke 27.06.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Memory Of Trees, The - Enya

This album is relaxing and mellow, making it good to work and listen to, or just to collapse and listen to. Some of the songs are wonderfully Enyaish, like Athair Ar Neamh, and also China Roses. Other elements of the album can be a tad moody in places, but still excellent. If you need something to relax with then buy this. As with all of her albums it is just too short, forgiven by the fact that she must spend a lot of time working on the way her ...

gches 20.10.2000 · Read full review
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