"A Posteriori" is the sixth studio album from the musical project Enigma, released in 2006. The project was created by Michael Cretu, a Romanian-German musician and producer who is known for pioneering the New Age music genre.
Often classified under electronica, world, and new age music, the album carries a space exploration theme, making it a conceptual journey. The title, "A Posteriori", refers to empirical knowledge or experiential learning. This term pertains to knowledge acquired after experience.
In this album, the tracks flow seamlessly into one another, giving it a single composition feel, instead of separate musical tracks. The single from the album, "Goodbye Milky Way" features melancholic lyrics that evoke the contemplation of existence and humanity's place in the universe.
The album generated a good response from critics and fans alike. The album draws on a variety of sounds, demonstrating Cretu's ability to create a robust blend of classical elements with electronic sounds. It's well appreciated for its return to Enigma's early sounds, offering a more relaxed and less pop-oriented sound.
Notably, "A Posteriori" stands out as the first Enigma album to be completely based on computer software, as it was recorded, mixed, and mastered using Pro Tools on an Apple G5. The album also received notable recognition and was nominated for the 2007 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.
