Enya
Enya (born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin; 17 May 1961) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician renowned for her ethereal, multi-layered vocal style blended with Celtic, new age, and world music elements.[1] Born in the Gaeltacht region of Gweedore, County Donegal, she grew up in a musical family and began her career in 1980 as a member of the folk band Clannad, formed by her siblings and uncles, before leaving in 1982 to pursue solo work.[2][1] In 1987, Enya launched her solo career under the guidance of longtime collaborators Nicky Ryan (1946–2025), her producer and manager, and Roma Ryan, her lyricist, releasing her self-titled debut album the same year.[2] Her breakthrough came with the 1988 album Watermark, featuring the hit single "Orinoco Flow," which propelled her to international fame and established her signature sound of densely overlaid vocals without live performances or extensive touring.[1] Subsequent albums like Shepherd Moons (1991), The Memory of Trees (1995), A Day Without Rain (2000)—which sold over 15 million copies—and Dark Sky Island (2015) solidified her commercial success, with global album sales exceeding 80 million, making her Ireland's best-selling solo artist.[1][2][3] Enya's accolades include four Grammy Awards for Best New Age Album—for Shepherd Moons (1993), The Memory of Trees (1997), A Day Without Rain (2001), and Amarantine (2007)—along with nine Grammy nominations overall and the 2025 RTÉ Choice Music Prize Classic Irish Album for Watermark.[4][5] She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "May It Be," co-written for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), and maintains a notably private life, residing in Manderley Castle near Dublin while rarely granting interviews or appearing publicly.[1][2]Early life
Childhood and family background
Enya, born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin (anglicized as Enya Patricia Brennan), entered the world on May 17, 1961, in the rural village of Dore within Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland.[6] Gweedore, a Gaeltacht region where Irish Gaelic is the primary language, provided the cultural foundation for her early years.[7] She was the sixth of nine children in a devout Catholic family deeply immersed in music.[8] Her father, Leo Brennan, owned and operated Leo's Tavern, a local pub established in 1968 that became a vibrant hub for entertainment and performances, while he himself played accordion, saxophone, and sang with the Slieve Foy Dance Band.[9] Her mother, Máire "Baba" Brennan (née Duggan), served as a music teacher, fostering an environment where all siblings learned to sing and play instruments from a young age.[8] The Brennan family's musical heritage extended through several siblings who formed the influential Irish folk band Clannad in 1970, including older sister Máire (known professionally as Moya Brennan), brother Pól (Pol) Brennan, and brother Ciarán Brennan, along with their twin uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan.[8] This dynamic household, centered around the tavern where the children often performed, exposed Enya to traditional Irish ceili music and local folklore during her childhood, shaping her innate connection to Gaelic culture and rhythms.[9]Musical education and early influences
Enya began learning the piano at the age of four, largely teaching herself using her mother's instructional books, which sparked her initial interest in music. Her family background, with a father who led a local band and a mother who taught piano, immersed her in traditional Irish music from an early age, where she frequently performed harmonies during family gatherings and at the family pub. At age 11, she attended a convent boarding school in Milford, County Donegal, run by the Loreto nuns, where she joined the choir and received formal training in piano and classical music, marking her first structured exposure to choral singing and instrumental techniques.[10][11] After graduating at 17, Enya enrolled in college for one year to study classical music, with the ambition of becoming a piano teacher, much like her mother and elder sister. During her school years, she also developed skills in voice through choir participation and began exploring classical guitar, while later becoming self-taught on the synthesizer, which allowed her to experiment with layered sounds independently. Her early performances included competing in Gaelic singing contests in Donegal and Derry from as young as three, where she won medals in family categories, fostering her appreciation for vocal expression rooted in Irish tradition.[12][10] Enya's formative influences drew heavily from Celtic folklore and the ethereal qualities of Gregorian chants, which she encountered through her Catholic schooling and family discussions of Irish heritage, shaping her affinity for multi-layered vocals and ambient textures. The sound of her family's music sessions introduced her to traditional Irish elements, while non-Irish inspirations like the ambient works of Mike Oldfield and the cinematic scores of Ennio Morricone broadened her vision for blending folklore with modern instrumentation, though she remained grounded in Gaelic roots before pursuing professional opportunities.[10]Career
1980–1982: Clannad
In 1980, at the age of 19, Enya (born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin) joined her family's band Clannad as a keyboardist and backing vocalist shortly after leaving college, following an invitation from the band's manager and producer Nicky Ryan.[13] Her addition expanded the group to a six-piece ensemble, bringing fresh vocal harmonies and keyboard elements to their evolving folk sound.[14] Enya's debut with Clannad came on their 1980 album Crann Úll, where she provided supporting vocals on the track "Gathering Mushrooms," marking her first credited contribution to a major release.[15] Enya's role grew more prominent on Clannad's 1982 album Fuaim, her only full credit under that name, where she handled keyboards, harmony vocals throughout, and lead vocals on tracks like "Éirigh Suas a Grá" and "In a Townland Faraway."[16] Her synthesizer work, including electronic keyboards, helped steer the band toward a fusion of Celtic folk with new-age and rock influences, updating traditional tunes with layered textures and atmospheric production under Ryan's guidance.[14] This period represented Clannad's transitional phase, blending Gaelic roots with modern instrumentation to broaden their appeal beyond pure folk.[17] Enya departed Clannad in 1982 amid creative tensions, primarily stemming from a rift between Nicky Ryan and the band over unprofessionalism and a reluctance to innovate further, prompting Ryan to sever ties as manager.[18] Opting to follow Ryan and his lyricist wife Roma rather than remain with her siblings, Enya sought greater artistic freedom for solo pursuits, though she preserved close family bonds despite the split.[19]1982–1986: Early solo career
After departing from Clannad in 1982, Enya embarked on freelance session work, notably contributing original compositions to the soundtrack of the 1984 romantic comedy film The Frog Prince, directed by Brian Gilbert.[20][21] This project marked her initial foray into solo compositional efforts outside the family band.[22] Enya had first encountered producer Nicky Ryan in 1980 during his tenure managing and producing for Clannad, where she served as a keyboardist and backing vocalist.[23] Through Nicky, she connected with his wife, lyricist Roma Ryan, and the three soon formed a tight-knit creative trio; Roma provided English and multilingual lyrics inspired by Celtic mythology, while Nicky handled production and engineering.[18] Enya relocated to the Ryans' home in the Dublin suburb of Artane, fostering an intimate collaborative environment.[22] In 1984, working from this setup, Enya recorded a demo tape of atmospheric pieces with Nicky's production oversight and Roma's lyrical input, which caught the attention of BBC producers and led to her scoring the 1987 documentary series The Celts.[20] Her early recordings emphasized a pioneering technique of multi-tracking her vocals to create dense, choral-like harmonies, overlaid with synthesizer textures to evoke an ethereal, otherworldly quality.[24] This approach, developed in the Ryans' attic-converted home studio in Artane, laid the groundwork for her distinctive sound.[23]1985–1989: The Celts and Watermark
In 1985, Enya was commissioned to compose the soundtrack for the BBC documentary series The Celts, a six-part exploration of Celtic history and culture that aired in 1987.[25] The music she created featured layered vocals, synthesizers, and atmospheric instrumentation evoking ancient mysticism, drawing from her Irish heritage. A selection of these tracks was released as her debut solo album, simply titled Enya, in Ireland in March 1987 by BBC Records, marking her first major project outside of Clannad.[26] This initial release received limited attention but laid the groundwork for her signature sound; it was later remastered and reissued internationally as The Celts in the UK in November 1992 by WEA, reaching No. 69 on the UK Albums Chart.[27] Following the modest reception of her debut, Enya signed with Warner Music UK in 1988, a pivotal move facilitated by label chairman Rob Dickins, who was captivated by her work on The Celts.[28] Under this deal, she recorded her second studio album, Watermark, produced by longtime collaborator Nicky Ryan at Aigle Studio in Dublin. Released on September 19, 1988, by WEA, the album blended Celtic mysticism with accessible pop elements, incorporating multi-tracked vocals, harp-like synths, and themes of nature, exile, and spirituality—exemplified in tracks like "Storms in Africa" and the instrumental title song.[29] The lead single, "Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)," became a breakout hit, topping the UK Singles Chart for three weeks starting October 29, 1988, and earning Enya a Citation of Achievement at the 1990 Ivor Novello Awards for its innovative songwriting.[30][31] Watermark propelled Enya to international recognition, selling over 4 million copies worldwide by 1992 and establishing her as a commercial force in new age and pop music.[32] Despite the album's success, Enya cultivated a reclusive persona early on, opting out of traditional promotion like tours or extensive interviews to focus on creative control and privacy, a decision she later attributed to the overwhelming attention following "Orinoco Flow."[33] This approach, supported by managers Nicky and Roma Ryan, allowed her ethereal, otherworldly style—rooted in Celtic folklore yet polished for global appeal—to resonate without personal exposure, setting a template for her career.1989–1998: Shepherd Moons, The Memory of Trees, and Paint the Sky with Stars
Enya's third studio album, Shepherd Moons, was released on 4 November 1991 by WEA Records, building on the ethereal, multi-layered sound established in her prior work while incorporating more pronounced Celtic influences and orchestral elements.[34] The lead single, "Caribbean Blue," released in October 1991, became a significant hit, reaching number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and introducing broader audiences to Enya's signature blend of vocals and synthesizers. The album topped the UK Albums Chart for one week and spent 110 weeks in the top 100, reflecting its enduring popularity, while in the United States, it achieved 4x Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of 4 million units by 1996.[35][36] Worldwide, Shepherd Moons has sold an estimated 13 million copies, contributing substantially to Enya's rising international profile during the early 1990s.[3] During this period, Enya's music gained notable exposure through film soundtracks, enhancing her global appeal without the need for live performances, as she has consistently avoided touring due to the technical complexities of recreating her studio productions live and personal reservations about stage fright.[37] Tracks like "Exile" from Shepherd Moons featured prominently in the 1991 film L.A. Story, underscoring its cinematic quality, while "Book of Days"—re-recorded with English lyrics for the album—appeared in Ron Howard's 1992 epic Far and Away, further embedding Enya's sound in popular culture.[38] Enya's fourth studio album, The Memory of Trees, arrived on 20 November 1995, once again produced at Aigle Studio in Ireland with longtime collaborators Nicky Ryan and Roma Ryan. The lead single, "Anywhere Is," released in November 1995, peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and emphasized themes of wanderlust and introspection, aligning with the album's overarching motifs drawn from Irish mythology and nature, including the title track's reflection on ancient trees as symbols of memory and human impact.[39] Enya clarified that the album's environmental undertones were not explicitly activist but rooted in mythological reverence for the natural world, as inspired by Druidic traditions.[40] The album reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, staying for 31 weeks, and earned 3x Platinum status in the US for 3 million shipments by 2000, while also winning the 1997 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.[41][4] In 1997, Enya released her first compilation album, Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya, on 3 November, featuring 16 tracks spanning her career to date, including remastered hits like "Orinoco Flow" and new recordings such as "Stars Turn for Everyone."[42] It peaked at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and received 2x Platinum certification in the US for 2 million units sold by 2005, solidifying her status as a commercial force in the New Age genre during the decade.[43][44] This period marked Enya's creative peak in the 1990s, with her albums achieving widespread acclaim and sales across Europe, North America, and Asia, driven by radio play and media placements rather than traditional promotion.[3]1998–2007: A Day Without Rain and Amarantine
In 2000, Enya released her fifth studio album, A Day Without Rain, on November 21 through Warner Bros. Records. The album achieved unprecedented commercial success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and becoming the best-selling New Age album of all time, as well as one of the top-selling albums by a female artist in the 2000s.[3][45] Its ethereal soundscapes and layered vocals resonated globally, contributing to Enya's growing reputation for creating immersive, meditative music that transcended genres. The lead single, "Only Time," gained profound cultural significance following its use in media coverage of the September 11, 2001, attacks, where it served as a soothing anthem amid national grief, leading to a surge in album sales in the United States.[46] In November 2001, Enya re-released a remixed version of "Only Time" as a charity single, with all proceeds donated to support the families of 9/11 victims through organizations like the American Red Cross.[47] The re-release peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Enya's highest-charting single in the US at the time.[46] For its impact, A Day Without Rain earned Enya her third Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2002. By 2005, Enya returned with her sixth studio album, Amarantine, released on November 21, introducing innovative elements such as songs in the fictional Loxian language, an invented tongue created by her longtime lyricist Roma Ryan to evoke otherworldly mysticism without relying on existing dialects.[48] The title track, "Amarantine," was issued as the lead single in December 2005, peaking at No. 53 on the UK Singles Chart and further showcasing Enya's blend of Celtic influences with futuristic phrasing.[49] The album sold over 5 million copies worldwide, debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and maintaining strong performance on the New Age charts.[50] Throughout the period, Enya's music saw expanded licensing in media, including advertisements for brands like Toyota, which featured tracks from her catalog to evoke serenity and aspiration in early 2000s campaigns.[51] She steadfastly upheld her policy against live tours or concerts, preferring the controlled intimacy of studio production over public performances, a stance that allowed her work to reach audiences through recordings and broadcasts alone.[52]2008–2015: And Winter Came... and Dark Sky Island
Enya's seventh studio album, And Winter Came..., was released on 11 November 2008 by Reprise Records in the United States.[53] The album, her first dedicated to holiday themes, evoked the changing landscapes of winter and festive cheer through a blend of original compositions and traditional Christmas carols, such as "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" and "Silent Night."[54] Produced by Nicky Ryan with lyrics by Roma Ryan, the record continued Enya's signature multi-layered vocal arrangements and atmospheric instrumentation, drawing inspiration from seasonal reflections and celestial imagery in tracks like "Journey of the Angels" and "Stars and Midnight Blue."[55] It debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 with 92,000 copies sold in its first week and reached number 1 on the Top Holiday Albums chart.[53] Following And Winter Came..., Enya maintained her characteristic seclusion in her Aigle Studio in Ireland, focusing on creative experimentation without immediate plans for a full-length release.[56] In 2013, she contributed to charitable causes, though no new original single was issued during this period; instead, her catalog, including re-releases and compilations like The Very Best of Enya (2009), sustained her global presence. This hiatus allowed Enya to reflect on her career's endurance, noting in interviews the timeless appeal of her ethereal sound amid evolving music landscapes, having amassed over 75 million album sales worldwide by then. Enya broke her seven-year studio silence with her eighth studio album, Dark Sky Island, released on 20 November 2015 by Warner Bros. Records. Inspired by lyricist Roma Ryan's poetry collection on islands and the designation of Sark in the Channel Islands as the world's first dark-sky preserve in 2011, the album explored themes of nature, isolation, and cosmic wonder through tracks like the lead single "Echoes in Rain," which highlighted Enya's evolving linguistic and melodic experiments building on prior works.[57] Collaborating once again with Nicky Ryan on production, the record earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Age Album in 2016 and achieved sales exceeding 1 million units worldwide.[58][3]2016–2025: Hiatus, recent honors, and rumored projects
Following the release of her eighth studio album, Dark Sky Island, in 2015, Enya has maintained a prolonged hiatus from producing and releasing new music, with no subsequent studio recordings announced or issued by November 2025. This extended period of creative silence aligns with her longstanding preference for privacy and selective output, allowing her catalog to continue resonating without active promotion. In February 2025, Enya received a significant honor when her breakthrough 1988 album Watermark was selected as the RTÉ Choice Music Prize Classic Irish Album of the year. The judging panel commended the record for its "timeless quality" and "global influence," noting its innovative blend of layered vocals and atmospheric instrumentation that has inspired generations of artists. Enya responded to the accolade, stating, "I am deeply honored that Watermark has been recognized in this way. It’s a special album to me."[5] Enya made a rare public appearance in May 2025, when she was photographed attending a wedding in Donegal alongside her sister, Clannad singer Moya Brennan. This outing marked her first confirmed sighting in eight years, as she has largely resided in seclusion at her Victorian castle in Killiney, County Dublin. Media coverage of the event highlighted her reclusive lifestyle, fueling speculation among fans and outlets about whether the appearance signaled retirement or hinted at forthcoming projects.[59][60] On September 10, 2025, Nicky Ryan, Enya's longtime producer, manager, and collaborator, passed away at the age of 79. Enya and Roma Ryan attended his funeral, and tributes poured in from figures including Irish President Michael D. Higgins, who praised Ryan's pivotal role in Enya's success.[61] As of November 2025, no new albums, singles, or tours have been confirmed, though Enya's enduring popularity persists through renewed interest in her existing discography across digital platforms.Artistry
Musical style and influences
Enya's music is renowned for its ethereal quality, often classified as new-age Celtic music, characterized by intricate multi-layered vocals, atmospheric synthesizers, and orchestral elements that create a sense of vast, immersive soundscapes.[14] Her vocal arrangements, produced through extensive overdubbing, can involve hundreds of individual tracks per song, forming a "choir of one" that blends hushed singing with harmonious depth to evoke choral and operatic textures.[14] Synthesizers, such as the Roland Juno-6, contribute shimmering, symphonic layers, while orchestral components like piano and strings add lush, fluid arrangements, blending electronic and acoustic timbres for a hypnotic, restorative effect.[14][62] Her style draws heavily from traditional Irish folk and Celtic music, incorporating rhythms, melodies, and cultural motifs rooted in her heritage, which she studied formally alongside classical music.[18][62] Influences from world music are evident, such as African rhythms integrated into tracks like "Orinoco Flow," expanding her Celtic foundations into broader global fusions that mix ancient folklore with modern ambience.[63] Classical elements, including dramatic elegance and impressionistic harmonies, further shape her compositions, while ambient techniques emphasize silence, nature sounds, and emotional resonance inspired by her rural Irish upbringing.[14][18] Over time, her sound has evolved from Celtic-rooted introspection to expansive, space-infused explorations, reflecting a progression toward universal themes of journey and healing.[18] Thematically, Enya's work centers on mythology, nature, and spirituality, drawing from Irish landscapes, sea voyages, and personal emotions to convey solitude, loss, and renewal.[14][18] Songs often explore homecoming and imaginative escapes, with motifs of ancient myths modernized through electronic enhancement.[18] To enhance the otherworldly atmosphere, she employs a multilingual approach, singing in English, Irish Gaelic, Latin, and the invented language Loxian—created by lyricist Roma Ryan—which adds an enigmatic, timeless quality without relying on literal meaning.[18][64] This linguistic fusion, spanning up to ten languages across her discography, underscores her intent to transcend cultural boundaries while maintaining an aura of mystery.[64]Production techniques and collaborators
Enya's production process was characterized by a close-knit collaboration among the core trio of Enya (music and vocals), Nicky Ryan (producer and engineer), and Roma Ryan (lyricist), a partnership that began in the early 1980s following Enya's departure from Clannad. This symbiotic workflow emphasized self-sufficiency, with the three working in isolation to develop ideas iteratively over extended periods, often taking several years per album.[18][14] The recordings primarily occurred in a home studio in Ireland, originally a converted shed in the Ryans' Dublin home that Nicky Ryan built and expanded into a professional 16-track facility using his carpentry skills. Enya composed initial melodies on piano, experimenting freely before multi-tracking her vocals extensively—sometimes up to 500 layers per song—to create dense, choral textures without involving external musicians or a live band. Nicky Ryan engineered these sessions, focusing on organic sound capture with minimal compression and bouncing tracks between machines to build complexity.[14][18][65] Roma Ryan contributed lyrics inspired by mythology and nature, often in multiple languages including Irish Gaelic, Latin, Welsh, Japanese, Quenya (Elvish), and the fictional Loxian language she created in the mid-2000s. This linguistic diversity enhanced the ethereal quality, with Enya adapting her phrasing to fit the words seamlessly during vocal overdubs. The trio's process rejected unused ideas promptly, ensuring only refined elements proceeded, which fostered a meticulous and unhurried creative environment.[66][14] Technologically, Enya's work evolved from analog roots in the 1980s, incorporating early synthesizers like the Roland D-50 for orchestral simulations and digital reverb units such as the Lexicon 480L to achieve spacious, atmospheric effects on layered vocals. By the 2000s, production shifted toward advanced digital orchestration tools, enabling more intricate synthesized arrangements while maintaining the "choir of one" vocal foundation pioneered by Nicky Ryan. This approach, devoid of live instrumentation, relied entirely on studio multi-tracking to evoke sweeping, symphonic soundscapes.[65][18][14] Nicky Ryan passed away on September 10, 2025, marking the end of the trio's long-standing collaboration. Enya has stated that her music speaks for itself as she mourns her longtime producer and friend.[67][68]Live performances and tours
Enya has never undertaken a full concert tour or performed in traditional live settings throughout her solo career, despite achieving global commercial success with over 85 million equivalent album sales (as of September 2025).[3] Instead, her stage presence has been limited to promotional appearances, such as television spots and interviews tied to album releases, including events surrounding the 1988 launch of Watermark. These early promotions focused on media engagements rather than extended live shows, allowing her to maintain a low public profile while building her audience through recordings.[69][70] Her rare instances of live vocals include the 2002 Academy Awards performance of "May It Be" from the The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack, where she sang alongside a choir. Most other appearances, such as the 1997 Royal Variety Performance of "Only If..." and the 2006 World Music Awards rendition of "It's in the Rain," involved mimed or partially pre-recorded elements to replicate her intricate multi-tracked sound. These selective outings underscore her preference for controlled environments over spontaneous live execution.[71][52] Enya's philosophy centered on prioritizing studio perfection, where her layered vocals and atmospheric arrangements could be meticulously crafted, over the potential imperfections of live replication—a challenge compounded by early technological limitations and contractual demands for frequent album releases. Privacy concerns, heightened by a 2005 stalker incident involving a home invasion, further contributed to her avoidance of extensive touring, as she sought to protect her personal space amid fame's intrusions. This reclusive lifestyle aligned with her focus on creative autonomy rather than performative demands.[69][70][71] As alternatives to live tours, Enya has relied on music videos and virtual simulations to convey her music's ethereal visuals, such as the nautical imagery in the "Orinoco Flow" video or animated elements in later promotions. These formats, along with occasional television specials featuring live elements backed by orchestras, provided fans with a sense of performance without the rigors of global travel. In recent years, she has expressed openness to a one-off residency-style event, potentially using advanced technology to assemble choirs and strings on stage.[69][70]Discography
Studio albums
Enya has released eight studio albums, all produced in collaboration with Nicky Ryan and Roma Ryan, and distributed primarily by Warner Music labels such as WEA in Europe and Reprise or Warner Bros. in the United States. These albums established her signature ethereal sound, blending multi-layered vocals, Celtic influences, and atmospheric instrumentation, contributing to her commercial success.[3]| Album | Release Date | Label | UK Peak (Official Charts) | US Peak (Billboard 200) | Certifications | Notable Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enya | March 1987 | BBC Records | 69 | — | BPI: Silver | "The Celts", "Boadicea" |
| Watermark | September 19, 1988 | WEA (Europe), Reprise (US) | 5 | 25 | RIAA: 4× Platinum; BPI: 4× Platinum | "Orinoco Flow", "Storms in Africa" |
| Shepherd Moons | November 4, 1991 | WEA (Europe), Reprise (US) | 1 | 17 | RIAA: 3× Platinum; BPI: 3× Platinum | "Caribbean Blue", "How Can I Keep from Singing?" |
| The Memory of Trees | November 20, 1995 | WEA (Europe), Reprise (US) | 5 | 9 | RIAA: 2× Platinum; BPI: 2× Platinum | "Anywhere Is", "Pax Deorum" |
| A Day Without Rain | November 20, 2000 | WEA (Europe), Warner Bros. (US) | 6 | 2 | RIAA: 6× Platinum; BPI: Platinum | "Only Time", "Wild Child" |
| Amarantine | November 21, 2005 | Warner Bros. (international) | 8 | 6 | RIAA: Platinum; BPI: Gold | "Amarantine", "It's in the Rain" |
| And Winter Came... | November 10, 2008 | Warner Bros. (international) | 6 | 24 | RIAA: Gold; BPI: Gold | "Trains and Winter Rains", "And Winter Came..." |
| Dark Sky Island | November 20, 2015 | Warner Bros. (international) | 4 | 8 | None (US/UK); Worldwide sales ~1 million | "Echoes in Rain", "Palaeo" |