The album reached #17 on the Billboard 200 . Its lead single, a DNA remix of "The Mummers' Dance," became a major radio hit, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Loreena McKennitt’s (1997) is the sixth studio album by the Canadian singer-songwriter and a landmark release in the world music genre. Positioned as the final chapter of a musical travelogue that began with The Visit (1991), the album is a thematic "mosaic" inspired by McKennitt's extensive travels through Italy, the Caucasus, and Siberia between 1995 and 1996. Production and Commercial Impact Loreena McKennitt - The Book of Secrets
It has sold over 4 million copies worldwide and is certified double-platinum in the United States. The album reached #17 on the Billboard 200
The album features eight tracks that blend Celtic, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences, often incorporating classical literature and poetry. Album Review | 'The Book of Secrets' by Loreena McKennitt Positioned as the final chapter of a musical
Produced by McKennitt and recorded at in England, the album achieved unprecedented commercial success for a crossover world music project.
The album was mixed by Kevin Killen and Stuart Bruce, and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. Track Analysis and Thematic Inspiration