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

Produced by McKennitt and recorded at in England, the album achieved unprecedented commercial success for a crossover world music project.

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.

The album was mixed by Kevin Killen and Stuart Bruce, and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. Track Analysis and Thematic Inspiration