A Posteriori
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Sixth in a series of never-quite-the-same recordings from Michael Cretu, the Bucharest-born electronic musician/studio wiz known as Enigma, A Posteriori has the capacity to delight one camp of Enigma devotees while it perplexes another. Less overtly sensual than earlier recordings and devoid of female singers in lead-vocalist roles (no Ruth-Ann, no Sandra), A Posteriori nevertheless stands as a worthwhile recording that at its best moments handsomely displays Cretu's talents for effective songcraft and imaginative sound design. The 54-minute disc--an ode to science and discovery rather than brainy erotica--launches with two impressive instrumentals, "Eppur Si Muove" ("and yet it does move," a phrase attributed to Galileo following his heresy conviction for asserting that the earth rotates around the sun) and "Feel Me Heaven," gorgeous tracks that are part audio space probes, part pulsing Euro electronica. Momentum wanes (or chills) until Cretu strings together a series of tracks that use a heady amalgam of ambient, techno, dance, and rock textures: "Hello and Welcome," "20,000 Miles Over the Sea," "Sitting on the Moon," and the dense, edgy "The Alchemist," which evokes notions of a 21st-century version of Ultravox. "Moon" stands out in particular, guided by a subtle pop melody that exudes the gentle irresistibility of Dido's best work. Cretu wisely limits (or eliminates) the use of Gregorian chants and ethnic voices, once-fresh ideas now demoted to gimmickry. He lets his own voice, a raspy take on Peter Gabriel, carry this disc's three vocal-driven tracks to mixed effect. While not everything glitters here, enough does that A Posteriori warrants investigation by earnestly inquisitive Enigma followers. --Terry Wood
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There are no black holes in Enigma's musical universe. Nothing ever just vanishes here. It's been 16 years since October 1st 1990, when Enigma's debut, "Sadeness Part 1," rocked the earthly airwaves and hit the top of the charts with sounds the planet had never heard. All of a sudden Enigma was no longer a UFO but the most famous spaceship of world music - and the music world. On September 22nd, 2006 A Posteriori, the sixth album of Michael Cretu's Enigma project was released.
You can get an idea of where A Posteriori is heading from song titles such as "Dreaming Of Andromeda," "Message From Io" and "Goodbye Milky Way."It takes you on a voyage through a multilayered soundscape, to the limits of your sonic experience, but always stays true to the essence of Enigma. The album will carry any hitch-hiker along to explore extraordinary new galaxies aboard the sound-ship Enigma. There is also the overture that, as on the five predecessors, welcomesthe listener to Enigma's latest album, before creating the first tonal Fata Morgana 30 seconds later. Wafting through a soft carpet of sound come mysterious voices suggestive of power, shouting something Latin into this new sound-sphere—a sphere where A Posteriori will linger. Enigma once again create associative sound-signals that embed themselves in your head forever like a mental tattoo.
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Album Description:
Limited Edition digipak pressing of the long-awaited 2006 album by Enigma. Michael Cretu returns with Enigma's much-anticipated sixth album A Posteriori [which is Latin for what comes after, meaning, perhaps, something gleaned from experience] and also ties into the first two Enigma albums, which made Cretu a worldwide superstar. Yet another fine silver platter filled with Electronic World Music hard to describe but easy to enjoy. EMI.
Sixth in a series of never-quite-the-same recordings from Michael Cretu, the Bucharest-born electronic musician/studio wiz known as Enigma, A Posteriori has the capacity to delight one camp of Enigma devotees while it perplexes another. Less overtly sensual than earlier recordings and devoid of female singers in lead-vocalist roles (no Ruth-Ann, no Sandra), A Posteriori nevertheless stands as a worthwhile recording that at its best moments handsomely displays Cretu's talents for effective songcraft and imaginative sound design. The 54-minute disc--an ode to science and discovery rather than brainy erotica--launches with two impressive instrumentals, "Eppur Si Muove" ("and yet it does move," a phrase attributed to Galileo following his heresy conviction for asserting that the earth rotates around the sun) and "Feel Me Heaven," gorgeous tracks that are part audio space probes, part pulsing Euro electronica. Momentum wanes (or chills) until Cretu strings together a series of tracks that use a heady amalgam of ambient, techno, dance, and rock textures: "Hello and Welcome," "20,000 Miles Over the Sea," "Sitting on the Moon," and the dense, edgy "The Alchemist," which evokes notions of a 21st-century version of Ultravox. "Moon" stands out in particular, guided by a subtle pop melody that exudes the gentle irresistibility of Dido's best work. Cretu wisely limits (or eliminates) the use of Gregorian chants and ethnic voices, once-fresh ideas now demoted to gimmickry. He lets his own voice, a raspy take on Peter Gabriel, carry this disc's three vocal-driven tracks to mixed effect. While not everything glitters here, enough does that A Posteriori warrants investigation by earnestly inquisitive Enigma followers. --Terry Wood
Amazon.com:
There are no black holes in Enigma's musical universe. Nothing ever just vanishes here. It's been 16 years since October 1st 1990, when Enigma's debut, "Sadeness Part 1," rocked the earthly airwaves and hit the top of the charts with sounds the planet had never heard. All of a sudden Enigma was no longer a UFO but the most famous spaceship of world music - and the music world. On September 22nd, 2006 A Posteriori, the sixth album of Michael Cretu's Enigma project was released.
You can get an idea of where A Posteriori is heading from song titles such as "Dreaming Of Andromeda," "Message From Io" and "Goodbye Milky Way."It takes you on a voyage through a multilayered soundscape, to the limits of your sonic experience, but always stays true to the essence of Enigma. The album will carry any hitch-hiker along to explore extraordinary new galaxies aboard the sound-ship Enigma. There is also the overture that, as on the five predecessors, welcomesthe listener to Enigma's latest album, before creating the first tonal Fata Morgana 30 seconds later. Wafting through a soft carpet of sound come mysterious voices suggestive of power, shouting something Latin into this new sound-sphere—a sphere where A Posteriori will linger. Enigma once again create associative sound-signals that embed themselves in your head forever like a mental tattoo.
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Album Description:
Limited Edition digipak pressing of the long-awaited 2006 album by Enigma. Michael Cretu returns with Enigma's much-anticipated sixth album A Posteriori [which is Latin for what comes after, meaning, perhaps, something gleaned from experience] and also ties into the first two Enigma albums, which made Cretu a worldwide superstar. Yet another fine silver platter filled with Electronic World Music hard to describe but easy to enjoy. EMI.
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- different but good
not an enigma conorsuir, but I do have three other cds. This one is very different, very chill and I love it.
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- Understanding the Universe
Definetly A POSTERIORI is a movement of reflecting our lives into our innerself. We clearly see how being the 6th strong musical creation is based in the human placed in this world. Is not only about the rythms or just the musical composition, but the feeling to it. This production remind me that I'm in a journey, that I'm leaving a legacy through my acts, my words and my influence in others. Is an excellent music that will make you, maybe not dance on your feet, but dance inside yourself to your ... Read More
Rating: - Uno de los mejores de Enigma
El mejor disco del "segundo capítulo de Enigma", como llamó Michael Cretu al cambio que hizo empezando por "Voyageur" y que ha seguido hasta el más reciente "Seven lives, many faces". Esto sí es evolución. Ni trata de imitar viejos estilos como en E7, ni trata de volver el proyecto a su lado más pop como en E4, y tiene una línea como en sus primeros cuatro discos, o sea, que tiene una temática que se "discute", por así decirlo, a lo largo del disco, y son los descubrimientos y confesiones ... Read More
Rating: - Easily The Best Enigma Album Ever... EVER!
I have been a fan Enigma since I was 9 and have followed them religiously for the past 18 years. This album has won a great recommendation from me which is why I'm writing this review.
Evenafter listening to the latest album, 7 LIves many faces, I must say that A Posteriori is easily the best album they have produced so far.The songs are intricate, dynamic, and sensual.My favorite songs are "Feel Me Heaven" and "20.000 miles over the Sea" which give you the feeling that you've ... Read More
Rating: - Inter-Planetary Moods
This is a GREAT album and if you're an Enigma fan you will already know that almost ALL of their CDs have ONE main 'tune' or melody that Cretu arranges/mixes in many different ways. I find myself humming one arrangement and skipping to parts of another track on the same CD. They blend together naturally. That's also the reason why most of the tracks continue on right into each other-without pauses in between.
There is definitely a 'Cosmos' feel....i.e. futuristic/other-worldly feel to this ... Read More
- different but goodnot an enigma conorsuir, but I do have three other cds. This one is very different, very chill and I love it.
- Understanding the UniverseDefinetly A POSTERIORI is a movement of reflecting our lives into our innerself. We clearly see how being the 6th strong musical creation is based in the human placed in this world. Is not only about the rythms or just the musical composition, but the feeling to it. This production remind me that I'm in a journey, that I'm leaving a legacy through my acts, my words and my influence in others. Is an excellent music that will make you, maybe not dance on your feet, but dance inside yourself to your ... Read More
- Uno de los mejores de EnigmaEl mejor disco del "segundo capítulo de Enigma", como llamó Michael Cretu al cambio que hizo empezando por "Voyageur" y que ha seguido hasta el más reciente "Seven lives, many faces". Esto sí es evolución. Ni trata de imitar viejos estilos como en E7, ni trata de volver el proyecto a su lado más pop como en E4, y tiene una línea como en sus primeros cuatro discos, o sea, que tiene una temática que se "discute", por así decirlo, a lo largo del disco, y son los descubrimientos y confesiones ... Read More
- Easily The Best Enigma Album Ever... EVER!I have been a fan Enigma since I was 9 and have followed them religiously for the past 18 years. This album has won a great recommendation from me which is why I'm writing this review.
Evenafter listening to the latest album, 7 LIves many faces, I must say that A Posteriori is easily the best album they have produced so far.The songs are intricate, dynamic, and sensual.My favorite songs are "Feel Me Heaven" and "20.000 miles over the Sea" which give you the feeling that you've ... Read More
- Inter-Planetary MoodsThis is a GREAT album and if you're an Enigma fan you will already know that almost ALL of their CDs have ONE main 'tune' or melody that Cretu arranges/mixes in many different ways. I find myself humming one arrangement and skipping to parts of another track on the same CD. They blend together naturally. That's also the reason why most of the tracks continue on right into each other-without pauses in between.
There is definitely a 'Cosmos' feel....i.e. futuristic/other-worldly feel to this ... Read More
