In the first place, calling this album 'new age' is a definite misnomer. there are several music genres represented here. Some have a Latin rhythm, one is like a tango, and some waltz music that, in orchestration, reminds me of the Shostakovich Waltz #2. Then of course there is 'Sad Romance', one of the most beautiful songs ever written. In my own humble opinion, I think this is a great album.