Memory of Trees

Japanese reissue of the beloved Irish vocalist's 1995 & fourth album on a 24 karat gold disc limited to the initial pressing only. 12 tracks, including the hit singles 'Anywhere Is' and 'On My Way Home', plus the Japanese bonus track 'Oriel Window'. 1999 release.

To many people, Enya has become synonymous with new age music. Her haunting voice, clear and crisp above richly woven musical arrangements and adaptations, represents some of the best in the genre. Her performances on The Memory of Trees justify the Celtic songster's reputation. Songs like "China Roses" and "Hope Has a Place" complement the simple elegance of traditional folk music with luxuriantly layered instrumentation and highly crafted studio production. The ultimate effect is dazzling, to be sure. Whether she sings in English, Gaelic, or Latin, Enya conveys a profound, if slightly disconcerting, mix of spirituality and sensuality. --L.A. Smith