MCMXC a.D.
Occupation
- Michael Cretu (called " Curly MC" ) - lead vocals
- Sandra Cretu - lead vocals
- David Fairstein - lyrics
- Louisa Stanley - Voices
- Frank Peterson (called " F. Gregorian" ) - Samples
MCMXC A.D. (1990 ) was the first album by the band Enigma. It appeared in 1990 in Germany and in Europe, 1991 in the U.S.. The producer was Michael Cretu, the album reached # 3 on the charts in Germany. The album reached number one in 41 countries.
Background
It is in MCMXC A.D. mixed a concept album, the Gregorian chant with pop music. The album received 57 platinum awards worldwide, including three in the USA. It was recorded over five years on the Billboard 200. The album sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The album title means 1990 in Roman numerals, followed by the abbreviation Anno Domini ( the year of the Lord). As singles were Sadeness (Part I), Principles of Lust, Mea Culpa (Part II) and The Rivers of Belief decoupled.
Reception
Ned Raggett of Allmusic wrote the album is something that " should not give " a blending of " Euro disco and new age spheres" with style. Cretu have an "ear " had everything working, which is why Sadeness have become a worldwide hit. The album invite all listeners to sit back, relax and enjoy a pleasant journey. He forgave four out of five stars. Entertainment Weekly awarded the grade A (corresponds to 1 - in German school grades ). Marisa Fox wrote: ". The album june not have the most accessible club hits on it, but this journey through what the group calls music, spirit, and meditation is entrancing as well as provocative " ( "The album may not offer the most accessible club hits, but this trip through what is called the group of music, spirit and meditation is inviting and provocative in equal measure. " )