Dark Sky Island
by Enya
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
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  1. mtofer
    Dec 1, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, her voice and her music has always been very distinctive but I almost fell asleep when i pre-listen this album. There is nothing exciting here. Her way of composing, producing and even recording it is all the same and i personally think it is really boring. It is such a shame that she doesnt try with something new, knowing there are great tools and music libraries nowadays.… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. The New York Times
    Dec 9, 2015
    70
    The lyrics often mention homecomings; the music is a warm bath.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    Dec 2, 2015
    80
    Yes, Dark Sky Island’s mix of Irish folk, choral music, pianos, synths and vocals with more layers than a 50 foot gobstopper; but the music of Enya is impervious to outside influences: if she didn’t continue to make it, then nobody else would.
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  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Dec 2, 2015
    80
    The melodies are lovely, if conservative: as elegant and classically tailored as her gowns.
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