Enya Box Collection

AMG Review of Enya Box Collection

James Christopher Monger
All Music Guide

Enya's enormous popularity can be attributed to more than just her exquisite voice; she invented a whole new genre of music. Her detractors delegate her to the /p>

ew age section, which is unfair to the tasteful arrangements and emotional depth of her work. Her soul is steeped in the heady tea of Celtic tradition, yet her lush recordings are forward-thinking marvels of technological artistry. Her decision to depart the Irish super group, Clannad, and pursue a solo career seemed risky, until she met producer Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan. It was this team that created the pastoral audio landscapes that became Enya's trademark,and the birth of this distinctive sound can be found on the Enya Box Collection, which features her first three records: Enya (The Celts), Watermark, and Shepherd Moons. While providing nothing new (except a box), these albums showcase the performer at the peak of her career.