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: The international hit single that reached number one in the UK and several other countries. It is famous for its pizzicato introduction and its lyrics, which playfully reference her record company chairman Rob Dickins and co-producer Ross Cullum.
: Many tracks use the ocean as a central image of a "great journey," with themes of loss, reflection, and exile. Enya Watermark
: The cover features a classic portrait of Enya with hand-painted layers of imagery on top, a design that inspired the art style for the "Orinoco Flow" music video. Notable Tracks : The international hit single that reached number
: The title track is a piano-led instrumental. Notably, its "lyric" consists of only one whispered word: "Howe" , a dedication to American producer Bones Howe. : The cover features a classic portrait of
is the breakthrough second studio album by Irish singer and musician Enya , released on September 19, 1988. It established her signature "wall of sound" style—characterized by hundreds of layers of her own vocals, expansive synthesizers, and Celtic influences—and propelled her to international fame. Key Album Features
: While heavily keyboard-oriented (using instruments like the Roland Juno-60 and Yamaha KX88 ), the album includes traditional instruments like uilleann pipes and low whistles by Davy Spillane to ground the ethereal sound in her Celtic roots.
: The album features lyrics in Irish, English, and Latin . For instance, "Cursum Perficio" is sung entirely in Latin.