SING, FOR SONGS DRIVE AWAY THE WOLVES

Popol Vuh anno 1993 only vaguely reminds of the intricate music that the band created in the 70s. The music is watered down to a 'Popol light' version (or 'Muzak Vuh' if you like), this is mainly due to the use of drum computers and the rather straightforward songwriting, with too much safe and easy-listening melodies. The ingredients are much the same though, instrumental music with a very acoustic sound and esoteric influences, but the chemistry simply doesn't work.

Like other Popol Vuh soundtracks, this is a compilation of new and old material, some of it reworked or remixed. An original 70s piece such as 'Keepers of the Threshold' gives ample demonstration of how good Popol Vuh's stuff was back in the day. The long 'You Shouldn't Awake...' is a remix and partially re-recorded version of 'Einsjäger & Siebenjäger'. I can't say the sound is much improved, but for sure all exitement has been mixed out entirely. Avoid.