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Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990) [1999, 2CD Reissue]

Posted By: v3122
Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990) [1999, 2CD Reissue]

Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Virgin Schallplatten, 7862242/VISA 4731 | ~ 427 or 160 Mb | Scans(png) -> 222 Mb
New Age, Ambient, Electronic

Michael Crétu's attempt at fusing everything from easy listening sex music and hip-hop rhythms to centuries-old Gregorian chants couldn't have been more designed to tweak the nose of high art, a joyously crass stab straight at a mainstream, do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars. The result is something that shouldn't exist, but in its own way results in as much of a cultural scramble and explosion as anything Public Enemy were doing around the same time, crossing over the Euro-disco and new age spheres with style. Credit Crétu for an open ear for whatever works, which is precisely why "Sadeness," the first part of a longer track called "Principles of Lust," turned into a fluke worldwide hit. Snippets of monks invoking the Almighty effortlessly glide in and out of a polite but still strong breakbeat, shimmering, atmospheric synth and flute lines and a Frenchwoman whispering in a way that sounds distinctly more carnal than spiritual (as her gasps for breath elsewhere make clear). Guitar and male vocals add to the album version's try-anything-that-works approach, as do attempts at shuffling jazz beats and horns. If nothing quite equals that prime moment elsewhere on the album, MCMXC A.D. still trips out on the possibilities as it can, right from the opening "Voice of Enigma," inviting all listeners to sit back, relax, and take a gentle trip. Crétu certainly isn't trying to hide anything – "Callas Went Away" goes right ahead and adds a sample of Maria Callas herself to the chirping birds and soft beats, while elsewhere the flutes, beats, monks, and French voices merrily go about their glossy business. About the only thing missing is the kitchen sink, making the entire album the "MacArthur Park" of its day.

by Ned Raggett, allmusic
Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990):

Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990) [1999, 2CD Reissue]

Tracklist CD1:

01. The Voice Of Enigma [0:02:21.37]
02. Principles Of Lust (A: Sadness. B: Find Love. C: Sadness Reprise) [0:11:43.10]
03. Callas Went Away [0:04:29.28]
04. Mea Culpa [0:05:01.25]
05. The Voice And The Snake [0:01:41.05]
06. Knocking On Forbidden Doors [0:04:22.50]
07. Back To The Rivers Of Belief (A: Way To Eternity. B: Hallelujah. C: The Rivers Of Belief) [0:10:36.20]

Exact Audio Copy V1.3 from 2. September 2016

EAC extraction logfile from 6. January 2017, 17:07

Enigma / MCMXC a.D.

Used drive : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-810SA Adapter: 1 ID: 0

Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No

Read offset correction : 48
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Installed external ASPI interface

Used output format : User Defined Encoder
Selected bitrate : 1024 kBit/s
Quality : High
Add ID3 tag : No
Command line compressor : C:\Program Files (x86)\Exact Audio Copy\Flac\flac.exe
Additional command line options : -8 -V -T "Date=%year%" -T "Genre=%genre%" -T "COMMENT=ripped by bvstudio®" %source%


TOC of the extracted CD

Track | Start | Length | Start sector | End sector
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1 | 0:00.00 | 2:21.37 | 0 | 10611
2 | 2:21.37 | 11:43.10 | 10612 | 63346
3 | 14:04.47 | 4:29.28 | 63347 | 83549
4 | 18:34.00 | 5:01.25 | 83550 | 106149
5 | 23:35.25 | 1:41.05 | 106150 | 113729
6 | 25:16.30 | 4:22.50 | 113730 | 133429
7 | 29:39.05 | 10:36.20 | 133430 | 181149


Range status and errors

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Filename F:\Enigma - Discography\1990 - MCMXC a.D (1999 - Virgin Schallplatten GmbH - Holland - 7862242 • VISA 4731)\Album\Enigma - MCMXC a.D..wav

Peak level 100.0 %
Extraction speed 6.4 X
Range quality 99.9 %
Test CRC 6E85D752
Copy CRC 6E85D752
Copy OK

No errors occurred


AccurateRip summary

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Analyzed: Enigma / MCMXC a.D.
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -11.66 dB -27.60 dB 2:21 01-The Voice Of Enigma
DR14 -0.17 dB -16.86 dB 11:43 02-Principles Of Lust (A: Sadness. B: Find Love. C: Sadness Reprise)
DR14 0.00 dB -17.74 dB 4:29 03-Callas Went Away
DR12 -0.20 dB -15.24 dB 5:01 04-Mea Culpa
DR12 -7.15 dB -23.78 dB 1:41 05-The Voice And The Snake
DR13 -0.05 dB -17.40 dB 4:23 06-Knocking On Forbidden Doors
DR13 -0.17 dB -16.78 dB 10:36 07-Back To The Rivers Of Belief (A: Way To Eternity. B: Hallelujah. C: The River…
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Number of tracks: 7
Official DR value: DR13

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 797 kbps
Codec: FLAC

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Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990) [1999, 2CD Reissue]

Tracklist CD2 - Promo:

01. Sadeness - Part 1 (Meditation Mix) [0:03:03.28]
02. Sadeness - Part 1 (Extended Trance Mix) [0:05:03.27]
03. Sadeness - Part 1 (Violent US Remix) [0:05:04.45]
04. Mea Culpa - Part 2 (Fading Shades Mix) [0:06:15.25]
05. Mea Culpa - Part 2 (Orthodox Version) [0:04:01.15]
06. Mea Culpa - Part 2 (Catholic Version) [0:03:54.48]

Exact Audio Copy V1.3 from 2. September 2016

EAC extraction logfile from 6. January 2017, 17:22

Enigma / MCMXC a.D. (CD Promo)

Used drive : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-810SA Adapter: 1 ID: 0

Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No

Read offset correction : 48
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : No
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Installed external ASPI interface

Used output format : User Defined Encoder
Selected bitrate : 1024 kBit/s
Quality : High
Add ID3 tag : No
Command line compressor : C:\Program Files (x86)\Exact Audio Copy\Flac\flac.exe
Additional command line options : -8 -V -T "Date=%year%" -T "Genre=%genre%" -T "COMMENT=ripped by bvstudio®" %source%


TOC of the extracted CD

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2 | 3:03.60 | 5:03.27 | 13785 | 36536
3 | 8:07.12 | 5:04.45 | 36537 | 59381
4 | 13:11.57 | 6:15.25 | 59382 | 87531
5 | 19:27.07 | 4:01.15 | 87532 | 105621
6 | 23:28.22 | 3:54.48 | 105622 | 123219


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Filename F:\Enigma - Discography\1990 - MCMXC a.D (1999 - Virgin Schallplatten GmbH - Holland - 7862242 • VISA 4731)\CD Promo\Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (CD Promo).wav

Peak level 99.0 %
Extraction speed 6.3 X
Range quality 100.0 %
Test CRC 57E4271B
Copy CRC 57E4271B
Copy OK

No errors occurred


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Analyzed: Enigma / MCMXC a.D. (CD Promo)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR8 -0.08 dB -10.77 dB 3:55 06-Mea Culpa - Part 2 (Catholic Version)
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR9

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 947 kbps
Codec: FLAC

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Enigma - MCMXC a.D. (1990) [1999, 2CD Reissue]

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