{"product_id":"enigma-mcmxc-a-d-the-limited-edition","title":"Enigma – MCMXC a.D. \"The Limited Edition\"","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEnigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMCMXC a.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (The Limited Edition)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eA groundbreaking fusion of ambient, electronic, and sacred-tinged atmospheres, MCMXC a.D. introduced the world to the mysterious project \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEnigma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, created by Michael Cretu. Released in 1990, the album became a global phenomenon by blending Gregorian chant-inspired vocals, sensual rhythms, and cinematic electronic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eBuilt around hypnotic layering, spiritual motifs, and minimalist beats, the album helped define the early 1990s ambient and chill-out movement. Its sound bridges ancient and modern worlds, combining Gregorian chants, whispered vocals, and atmospheric synth textures into a uniquely immersive listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eAnchored by the iconic Sadeness (Part I), the album explores themes of desire, religion, mysticism, and inner reflection through a slow-burning, meditative sonic landscape. Tracks such as Mea Culpa, Principles of Lust, and The Rivers of Belief showcase its evolving suite-like structure and cinematic flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eA landmark release in electronic music history, MCMXC a.D. remains one of the most influential ambient albums ever created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1712\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lg4gyd\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eThe Voice Of Enigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zktzqk\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe Principles Of Lust (Sadeness \/ Find Love \/ Sadeness Reprise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mgu83y\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eCallas Went Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z3ein1\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eMea Culpa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ws2uho\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eThe Voice \u0026amp; The Snake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xqc31c\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eKnocking On Forbidden Doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jvpao3\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eBack To The Rivers Of Belief (Way To Eternity \/ Hallelujah \/ The Rivers Of Belief)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s97tfq\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eSadeness (Meditation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l1n256\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eMea Culpa (Fading Shades)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a6h6nd\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003ePrinciples Of Lust (Everlasting Lust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1npugq\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1712\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Rivers Of Belief (The Returning Silence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Virgin Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54009871401302,"sku":"CDVIR 10","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cce34c8c-f0f0-422f-9f43-d3615bec91e1.jpg?v=1779889207","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/enigma-mcmxc-a-d-the-limited-edition","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}