Seven Lives Many Faces

Released in 2008, Seven Lives Many Faces is the seventh studio album from Michael Cretu's Enigma project. Cretu described the album's direction as 'omnicultural,' a term reflecting the integration of diverse global influences and a departure from the more focused themes of previous records. Sonically, the album is notable for its increased use of heavy, hip-hop-influenced breakbeats and a more prominent role for operatic and ethnic vocals, moving away from the Gregorian chants that defined the project's early success. The production is characteristically dense and polished, utilizing Cretu's signature layering techniques to create a wide stereo field. Despite the shift in rhythmic intensity, the album maintains the project's trademark 'Enigmatic' atmosphere - a blend of mystery, spirituality, and eroticism. It stands as a testament to Cretu's ability to evolve the Enigma sound for a new millennium without losing its core identity.