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Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings
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Sep 8, 2020Horrible, a partir de aquà Enya se volvió floja y repetitiva, esta mujer es como la Britney Spears de la música alternativa siendo sólo una cantante de estudio y en este caso sobrevalorada cuando artistas de verdad como Bjork nunca fueron realmente valoradas.
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Oct 21, 2017Enya te coloca em um outro universo nesse CD, explorando um idioma criado por sua própria compositora, Roma Ryan, em algumas músicas, algo que não é comum de se ver.
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Jul 19, 2013"Amarantine" shows that Enya doesn't have a formula; very different to its predecessor, the album is most relaxing and vocals are more detectable. The three loxian songs are evidences of Roma's talent as songwriter. A perfect "new age" CD.
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Nov 22, 2012**** the critics. They don't know **** This is some quality stuff right here. Very nice surreal sound and emotional songs with poetic power. Her voice is still charmingly dream-like, and the layover voice production is top-knotch. The songs are powerful, love "The River Sings". Don't listen to the critics; they think one direction is good. **** them.
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Oct 31, 2012Enya is hit or miss depending on your taste. Amarantine seems to be a bit more sugary than usual, but it's still good stuff. Buy it if you like Enya, otherwise it might be a bit too much.
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stevesleeveJan 21, 2007More of the same. More of the same. More of the same.
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CiaranGJan 4, 2007So so beautiful. It's very calming.
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AaronHOct 28, 2006I at first was dissapointed with the same issue as others have had, the "I've heard this before." problem. While at first I wasn't impressed, after repeated listeningings, I've grown rather fond of it and commonly listen to it while I work.
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StuartTSep 21, 2006Not as good as previose albums could have been better, however, could have been alot worse. Lets hope it will not take Enya another five years to bring out another album.
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AnthonySSep 17, 2006
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nandocMar 15, 2006Best album of this year.
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KaySFeb 18, 2006
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FrankFeb 16, 2006We already listened to that stuff 5 years ago... It's very disapointing. On this album Enya simply abused her working recipe. While I once got charmed with her "oooooooooo, aaaaaaaaaaaaaa" creshendo kind of vocals, this time it doesn't has the same impact on me... in fact it doesn't has an impact at all.
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KaReyFeb 15, 2006Calming and Refreshing like an oasis in the desert. deserves praise.
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harryqFeb 13, 2006boo. get a hair cut
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paulkFeb 11, 2006How can anyone with ears on the side of their noggin like this trash? Proves the low-end theory in American attitudes on culture is going into the toilet. As they say, bad taste is the droppings that grow the trees that this crap grows on.
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EndymionFeb 10, 2006
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matiusnFeb 8, 2006Eventhough Amarantine may seem to be in the wrong era, it still proves itself to be a great work by a great artist. It is as compelling as it is calming.
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PatrickLJan 30, 2006This CD is very amazing. I love Enya's music and this was probably the best besides "Only Time".
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ZavijavaJan 28, 2006
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[Anonymous]Jan 19, 2006
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OsakasanJan 13, 2006
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czwshJan 6, 2006Excellent - just what you would want from Enya
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BobbySJan 6, 2006Her best work so far. "Somebody said goodbye" is the best Enya song ever. Really, this is the most solid album of all, every single song is good and not boring/lame!
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RitzhiJan 1, 2006Nice album. Relaxing and comforting you when you are strezz :)
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BlakeTDec 24, 2005Wow! Great album. Yes, it is more of the same. More brilliance. More touching. More inspirational. Don't listen to the other reviews. If you liked Enya before, this album is a must buy. Title track is very beautiful and poetic.
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eny'allDec 23, 2005pros: lush quiet songs, smooth too cons: too piano-based, her earlier harp stuff was better, somewut blandly repetitive overview: an "eh" album.
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RichardHDec 17, 2005Great work by Enya, her best so far.
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BrendaHDec 15, 2005Very disappointing--she must have been wrongfully influenced. Title should be changed to reflect the music, like Music To Die With or Love is Hopeless.
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LusitanoDec 14, 2005The Best album of the Year,better than Madonna plagues. I can't find anything wrong in this album.
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RobbDec 13, 2005Somewhat boring for an Enya album. Probably the worst so far. The invented language Loxian? is a bit too goofy. In general, song lyrics are quite lame.
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JohnCDec 12, 2005While it lacks some of the energy of her earlier works, it's a soothing multi-nuanced listen.
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BitBurnDec 12, 2005It's the same ol' same ol'. Nuthin' new here but the usual (and outdated) keyboard sounds and whispering voices. Enya should try heavy metal for a change ;-)
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MattDec 7, 2005Pretty bland. She doesn't shake things up enough vocally or with the arrangements. Her greatest hits collection is wonderful, and all you need so far with this artist.
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Awards & Rankings
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While Amarantine will do nothing to win over the wrongly pegged new age artist's many detractors, longtime fans will find enough moments of serendipitous pleasure to hold them over for another five years.
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Amarantine sounds like it was born in cloistered solitude, self-referentially echoing Enya albums past.
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BillboardThis album is calm and relaxing almost to a fault. [26 Nov 2005]