- Snapshots (1999) [sacd] (2009 ...: Eleanor Mcevoy

It featured stellar musicians like bassist Pino Palladino and the London Session Orchestra. The Incident

The album’s production was nearly derailed by a frightening personal attack. While walking home from the studio in Dublin before overdub sessions, McEvoy was attacked and her . Despite the injury, she eventually made a full recovery and completed the record. The Conflict and Rebirth (2009 SACD)

It was mastered using DSD (Direct Stream Digital) , providing a spacious soundstage that critics noted brought new life to Hine's intricate production. Eleanor McEvoy - Snapshots (1999) [SACD] (2009 ...

The story behind is a fascinating journey of creative risk, literal physical trauma, and an eventual high-fidelity rebirth for the audiophile community. The Original Release: A Bold New Sound (1999)

This remains the only album in McEvoy’s career where she does not play the violin. It featured stellar musicians like bassist Pino Palladino

Despite the creative growth, Columbia Records was unprepared for her new direction and dropped her shortly after the 1999 release. For years, Snapshots remained a cult favorite until it was reclaimed by her own label, .

When Eleanor McEvoy began work on her third studio album, Snapshots , she was looking to break away from her established folk-roots sound. She teamed up with legendary producer —known for his work with Suzanne Vega and Tina Turner—to create her most song-oriented project yet. Despite the injury, she eventually made a full

The album featured extensive use of drum loops and electronic textures, a complete departure from her previous work.