Seven Lives Many Faces [ENHANCED]

Enigma

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 30, 2008)
• Original Release Date: August 5, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B001DUJNGS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,652 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Seven Lives Many Faces is Enigma's seventh album. This album expands the sound catalogue of previous releases and it is expected to lead to a new Omni-Cultural wave. The lead single "Seven Lives" is a powerful fusion of modern and classical elements. Enigma is an Electronic musical project founded by Michael Cretu, David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. Cretu is both the composer and the producer; his former wife Sandra often provided vocals on Enigma tracks. Jens Gad co-produced and played guitar on three of the Enigma albums.17 tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly different, yet a good listen., January 17, 2009

By	Brian Martin (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'll be honest, when I first heard the single off this album, my first thought was WTF. It was a very stark contrast to the music I heard previoulsy from enigma. The guys voice was very jarring to me, and I didn't really like it.

I had bought it for a gift and ended up ripping it and gave it a few more listens. The single started to grow on me and the rest of the music was more in line to what enigma had done before. The single Seven Lives started to grow on me and I actually really like it now. It's defintely very different but has some connections to how he usually sounds.

I wouldn't have minded hearing a version with a girl singing. Not every song is a gem, but none of the songs are bad, and all offer something unique. I guess it's good he tried something different. It really was jarring at first to expect one thing and get another. The beatbox thing sounded cheesy at first, but it kinda grew on me and flowed with the song.

Overall, keep in mind that the main single is the most different thing on the album. The other songs are pretty in line with how Enigma usually sounds. With that being said I can see the mixed reviews, but if you really go in with an open mind, you'll be surprised.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good record, February 24, 2009

By	Ernst Larsen (Danmark, Europe) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fine record a bit different from the other enigma record, but still a lot like enigma

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent New CD from Engima!, January 23, 2009

By	Natalie Weyand "Lady Ayako" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellant CD for anyone who's an Enigma. If you like Enigma or like to hear something like this you'll like Enigma a lot. These CDs are perfect ot sleep to or just to listen to calm you down. It is good music and this one in particular has a rhythm of Indian Music to it. It is perfect and new type of songs from Enigma.

It is different from the Original Engimas we know and love, but still worth it. We bought them because we love this group and collect these CDs. A perfect add to a collection.