Very nice little album
druidsquirrel | A Hollow Tree | 10/17/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Over the years Popol Vuh have released a number of powerful, groundbreaking albums. For You & Me is not one of them, but it is nevertheless a very nice if somewhat conventional new age album. The compositions and performances are uniformly excellent, but what really sets this album apart from the banal new age mainstream is the authentic Popul Vuh spirituality that permeates every track."
Real Instruments, Her Voice, An Ascent .....
J. Lyda | Raleigh, North Carolina | 10/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"How to describe? I've had this CD 8-9 years. It is always a treat to listen to, always an inspiration. Popul Vuh's long histroy of making music with the intention of evoking the spiritual shines thru. No fancy electronics, no drones (much as I like that), no trip to the stars. Just solid, well constructed music with beautiful instruments and a beautiful woman's voice. Track 5, "When Love is Calling You" starts as a light piece, and ends with that dramatic, timeless Popul Vuh sound. The lyrics still say something profound to me: "When love is calling you, turn around and follow." Track 10, "Om Mani Padme Hum 4" may be the single most beautiful song in my experience. Starting with majestic piano chords, the song builds into a crescendo of emotion which reaches a release through a repitition of the title by the most pure and strong woman's voice I will ever hear. No matter how many times I have played this song, I still find myself surprised and moved as it unfolds. I can feel the goose bumps now....truly a divine moment."