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Haunting, evocative, mysterious, and magnificent, Enigma's Cross of Changes offers nine musical explorations of sound and sensation that dazzle and amaze. The songs unfold in rolling waves, each more complex and richly layered than the last, yet each fully capable of standing alone as a musically satisfying experience. The standout track on this disc is "Return to Innocence", which combines Native American chanting, Celtic harmonies, and a deceptively simple lyric to devastating effect. At once esoteric and elemental, Cross of Changes is a fine example of the best the genre has to offer. --L.A. Smith
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I originally bought this album when I was a first year university student. I remember playing it over and over with my new found friends thinking I was soooo cool! Well, it's some 10 years later now, and I no longer worry about looking cool, however, I do worry about ever losing my copy of this CD, because even 10 years later it sounds as fresh and inventive as it did all that time ago. Whenever I feel down in the dumps this is the best CD in the world to put on and just forget about everything else! truly a masterpiece that will be around for many more years to come I hope.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This is an album that, from the sample clips, you may not think is for you. However if you listen to the album proper, you realise that this is quite wrong. Cross of changes is an outstanding, brilliant piece of work that encompases a style of music rarely heared and thus warmly welcome. It is a change from anything really, although individual songs borrow styles from others, especially Return to innocence, which borrows from the Sacred Spirit style of Native American chants with relaxed, spiritual music and lyrics. This album is a must for anyone, it is perfect for any mood, it will uplift you, relax, calm you whatever. The highlights are 'i love you, i'll kill you' and the outstanding and beautiful 'return to innocence', which featured in an advert for peugeot and will stay with you forever; you'll never forget or tire of that song. This is a perfect album and should feature in anyones album collection
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I personally am sick of the trashy, contrived formulaeic music in today's charts. That's why I love this CD, it's SO different. This I think will still be my favourite of the lot, even if/when I complete the set.
The intro (Second Chapter), which is nothing short of absolutely mind-blowing, will take your breath away, leading you into a sublime, continuous journey through your very soul, with musical style you quite simply have not heard ANYWHERE before. It aint just a relaxation CD (an insult, in my view) - it's MUCH more than that, and at the same time indescribable. It's truly awesome and will make the hairs stand on end, trust me. Just put the volume up full, and let your spirit rise. Simply breath-taking. Michael Cretu and gang don't get nearly as much credit or publicity as they deserve.
Buy it, especially if you want to defy convention.
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Disturbing musical atmospheres
'The Cross Of Changes' (1994) is Enigma's most accomplished release. All of the tracks are excellent but the tour de force is 'The Eyes Of Truth', a track resplendent with Arab... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Daniel Margrain
Amazing music
Received the item within a couple of days of purchase in immaculate condition. Recommended seller.
The Cross Of Changes is a fantastic album to listen to for relaxation and... Read more
The Cross Of Changes is a fantastic album to listen to for relaxation and... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by Simon J Pattison
Good Follow Up
If I remember, there was quite a long gap between this CD and it's predecessor, MCMXCa.d and most people including myself were of the belief that Enigma may be one of those unique... Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by Grant Howard
excellent follow-up
this is enigmas second and it doesn't disappoint.i listen to this on headphones on holiday and i played three times straight off. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by Mr. R. Farrow
A Return to Innocence
Stand-out track is Return to Innocence which has a nifty hip-hop base line, great keyboards and cool lead guitaring as well as some native folk chanting. Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by Leon L
Enigmas mabye most popular record just a good one
Here we got a record which Enigma got much succes with. It is a very good Enigma record but not just my favorite enigma.
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by Ernst Larsen
Timeless, Brilliant, Enchanting.
I can't say much about this album that hasn't already been said to be honest. This is music for the musically mature minded, don't expect 'pop' when you put this album on. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2009 by Carl Elliott
Fails to achieve top marks
Following on from the debut album 'MCMXC aD', this follow up showcases Michael Cretu's exploration of musical styles from around the world. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2007 by Cliftonville
Its enigmatic defently
For me i would say out of the 4 albums Screen behind the mirror,Le roi est mort vive le roi! and Lsd this is my favorite enigma album. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2005 by Jamie E. I. Wright
Prepare to unwind
This is the only CD which I have ever heard which combines relaxation and also borders on the verge of erotic.
Excellent background music for after a good date.
Excellent background music for after a good date.
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by D. Simons
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