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The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Score: 97/100 – See how I rate music here. If she does, she has a lot of new material to choose from (although we hope to hear some classics as well!).Īll in all, Dark Sky Island is a marvelous comeback from our genre’s top performer – and easily the most important release of 2015. It remains to be seen if Enya will do a tour. It might very well be one of her greatest qualities. It shows that Enya’s consistency is not a weakness.
The reception of Dark Sky Island by fans and reviewers has been very positive. We must not forget to mention Nicky and Roma Ryan too, which always are vital to the end result. That said, I Could Never Say Goodbye, Dark Sky Island and Sancta Maria are three wonderful songs that in different ways show Enya’s talent. This last part, including the three bonus tracks, are arguably a bit weaker than the first. It gets a little slower and more thoughtful. Enya looks both vise, strong and beautiful. Enya likes to focus on a base color, and the dark blue palette is a sharp contrast to Enya’s pale skin. The usual pluck effect is here too, adding a nice clocklike rhythm. The melody is wonderfully catchy, thanks to some amazing strings. If she is to release another Christmas compilation, this song will for sure be on it.Įchoes in Rain, the album’s only single, is my favorite song on the album. Enya does this better than any artist out there. Its larger-than-life atmosphere is breathtakingly beautiful. The Forge of Angels is, with its Loxian lyrics, like a Christmas song. The gentle bass drum in this track creates a tension that makes me think of The Celts. The lyrics may seem dark, but the atmosphere is positive and uplifting
The 4 minutes and 30 seconds are gone in an instant.Įven in the Shadows is yet another winner. Someone is always there to guide you on your way. So I could find my way is a classical Enya melody, where the «you» can be interpreted either as God or as a person you love. Or in other words digitally enhanced humming at its very best.Īfter the impressive into, we get a more quiet and thoughtful song. No other artist does voice layering better. From the very first synth chords, piano leads and harp, Enya is in control. The opening track, The Humming…, instantly sets the atmosphere.
Perhaps that’s why the topic for this album is a journey? There are many travel related references here. Then she finally found her way back into the studio. That goes for icons such as Enya as well.īetween 20 Enya took an extended break from music. Today everything has to happen fast, and artists have to release something new in order to stay relevant. Seven years is a long time to wait for a new album. She has given her millions of fans another masterpiece to enjoy. On the contrary Dark Sky Island is a worthy comeback. Having listened to it for months, I’m happy to say that the album does not disappoint in any way. I had high hopes for Dark Sky Island, Enya’s eight studio album.
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