Enigma - Cross of Changes (CD)

music for the soul

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 12, 2001 | 1 out of 1 found this Cross of Changes review helpful

enigma, enigmatic, fantastic. that's the best way to describe the cross of changes.

"return to innocence" defines the incredibility of this genuine album.

give it a listen and explore yourself.

Soul touching

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 3, 2001 | 1 out of 1 found this Cross of Changes review helpful

This CD like all the others are the best type of music I have ever heard. I enjoy all of the songs. Every song is unique in its own way. Its not like buying a CD for the one or two songs that you like. Every song is great. There is not one song ...on there that I have not enjoyed. Keep the wonderful music coming. Surfinanne. Read more Less

Enigma

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 3, 2007

Pros: none

Cons: none

Cretu being no fool, he figured if it worked the first time, no need to change things much for the second. But he also knew not to simply go ahead and just rehash his debut for Cross of Changes, resulting in a just different enough effort along the s...ame overall lines. The usual air of tasteful middle-of-the-road spirituality takes precedence, right down to the cover art and appropriately pantheistic quote from Persian mystic poet Rumi in the CD booklet. Needless to say, the music attempts to match the same throughout, and often succeeds. Things kick off with more of the synth-whale song noises and atmospherics from MCMXC, however there aren't any monks to be found this time around, but what sounds like the same whispering woman talking about "clearing the debts of many hundred years" and the like. From there, Cretu merrily takes the same plunge -- some of his sample choices this time around show he's got a decent record collection, including parts from Songs From the Victorious City, the striking fusion of Egyptian and Western musics from Anne Dudley and Jaz Coleman. His work with beats and loops noticeably shows a more developed edge -- while hardly an innovator, there's a bit more grime and loud in his rhythms, which in combination with extra electric guitar make a reasonable contrast to the smoother elements. Consider the rampaging conclusion to "I Love You...I'll Kill You," which while sharing some cheese with the title itself still works surprisingly well, right down to a clever Robert Plant vocal sample at the end. "Return to Innocence" was the big single from this one, not quite up there with "Sadeness" in the popular culture in the U.S. but almost inescapable elsewhere. There's another Led Zeppelin sample (this time John Bonham) and a haunting male vocal providing oomph under the fuzzy-headed greeting card philosophy of the main lyrics. It's an impressive effort, showing Cretu had a definite something in his own way. Read more Less

Not a question...

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 30, 2007

Pros: Great CD

Cons: Never enough.

I have this CD and many more, the songs make you wish you understand french, latin...and of course the tongue of love...

Enigma-Cross Of Changes

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Feb 18, 2005

Pros: Diversity of music, beats, tempos and lyrics

Cons: It might sound too wierd for some people

I first heard of Enigma from my 11th grade History teacher, who listened to nobody else but Enigma in the classroom. I am really attracted to music that is unique, so I went out the very next day and bought their compilation CD (greatest hits). I was... blown away with the way they combined all kinds of instruments, beats, synchopations, etc. I also loved the fact that Enigma is a group that gives me the ability to listen to them while doing homework, cleaning the house, relax, sing or hum, and calm me down when I am mad. It is absolutely amazing what Enigma has done. The music incorporates instruments I have never heard before anywhere else. I recommend Enigma to anyone, no matter what your musical taste is. I truly believe Enigma is a group you will want to hold on to! Take care and enjoy! Read more Less

It's ULTIMATE

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Feb 5, 2001

I just love the music ..its lyrics and everything.
Enigma is just ..""""ULTIMATE""""
I've nooo more words to describe it.
I Love music and Music is my Life.
I cant live without music..
U just listen to it...and u'll love it.
That's for sure.

Its really cool how music can change you

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jul 4, 2000

If there is an album that i really love is this one. Every song reminds me of something, besides im a true fan of enigma and im crazy to meet Michael cretu, i really recommend this one.

It's just too good to be true!!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Apr 18, 2000

This CD is worth listening to at any time of day and any time of year. It lifts the spirit and creates a good mood. the lyrics have been really tought over and the music is just great.

This album rocks

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jan 25, 2000

Really cool