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Unfortunately, I have never listened to the previous two albums by the Hungarians You And I, so I cannot provide firsthand information. In any case, from what I have read around, it seems that their self-titled debut album, dating back to '95, is a decent CD, while the second work, "Go," leaning more towards pop, seems to have disappointed a bit of everyone. There was, therefore, a certain curiosity about the direction they would take and a fair amount of anticipation for this third work (we certainly can't call it frenetic since the group can't really rival fellow countrymen After Crying or Solaris either in fame among enthusiasts or, let's be frank, in artistic value).

The album, with a not particularly captivating cover, presents itself as a sort of non-concept album but still inspired by elements of Eastern culture ranging from the "Tibetan Book of the Dead" to the words of Lebanese writer Kahlil Gibran. The 11 tracks, all sung in the melodious Hungarian language, have durations ranging from less than 2 minutes to over 12 and also include brief recited interludes (always in their native language...).

The style of the album is easy to describe; it is a well-crafted new progressive with all the typical elements of the genre, even though the voices (both male and female), characterized by good timbres and the use of the Hungarian language, create a particular atmosphere that provides the whole with a certain charm. Of course, originality, especially when we are in the field of new prog, is not a commodity so frequently found, but if you are passionate about these sounds and want to add more flavor by seasoning them with some exotic spices, you can give You And I a chance, who will surely know how to satisfy and fascinate you (certainly more than many clones of IQ and Pendragon coming from England...). But if you are looking for something more original, direct your efforts elsewhere, perhaps still staying in Hungary. Who said After Crying?