I have been an Indigo Girls fan almost right from the start and have loved every minute of it. I have found, though, over the years, that it's always taken me a hearing or two to really get into the album. Not true with Become You. This is the first album that I've fallen in love with on the first hearing. It is simply amazing.

Emily has done it again, pouring her heart and soul into songs that are lyrically and melodically beautiful and, at times, mournful and politically charged. Amy delivers her heartfelt political statements in seamless songs that show her ever increasing musical maturity and deepening philosophy of life, while never letting you forget it's really her behind the mic.

If you're a Girls fan and haven't purchased this CD yet, RUN!, don't walk to your nearest available merchant and demand a copy. You won't be disappointed.

Just finished listening to this album for the 2nd time complete and I've got to say that I was pretty surprised when I popped it in the CD player. After the last 2 ("Shaming..." and "Come On Now") I was expecting a lot of electric guitars, heavy drums, and full band "noise". Instead I found quite a few songs that are beautiful in both their melodic value and their lyrics, and an album that sounds a lot more "like the Indigo Girls". If I had to compare this to another of their albums, I would say it's probably closest in pace to Strange Fire or Nomads Indians and Saints; maybe even softer than that. A particularly good song that grabbed me is "Hope Alone"...an excellent song that speaks to anyone's who been in a long term relationship and is "settled" so to speak. There are a few faster paced songs on the disc where you've got some toe tapping (such as "Bitterroot") but for the most part, the type of album that you listen to for the lyrics and the beauty of the music.

Great acoustic guitar riffs and powerful, thoughtprovoking lyrics are the reasons that I got into the Indigo Girls' music in the first place, and THIS album definitely delivers in that respect. Although I love the Girls' "plugged in" stuff too, this was definitely a refreshing and nicely put together change. I would recommend it of course to any IG fan but to anyone who just loves good music period.

I was not blown away by this album upon first hearing it. However, it slowly worked its magic on me and now this is one of my favorites from this formidable, talented duo. I like the Indigo Girls for their sheer songwriting, harmonizing, and musical skills. They're never dull, and willing to experiment and and try a new direction, which is artistically important. I don't consider myself an "acoustic-only Indigo Girls" or "hard-rock, experimental Indigo Girls" fan. I enjoy and respect all of their albums, though Rites of Passage, Swamp Ophelia, and Come On Now Social are definitely faves (along with Become You).

The best tracks on this release are Emily's poetic "Deconstruction" and gorgeous "Hope Alone" while Amy's "Bitterroot" and "Become You" are flawless. However you classify yourself in terms of Indigo Girls' musical styles, this album will not disappoint and features some of their most introspective, mature lyrics to date.

This is the CD that true Indigo fans have been waiting for. This reminds me of all the reasons that I fell in love with the Indigo Girls back in 1988. The harmonies are detailed and perfect, you can feel the emotion in the songs...and, once again I can finally relate these songs to my own life. I cannot stop listening to it!!!

I think this album is good on its own merit. True, it can't be compared to such albums as Swamp Ophelia & Rites of Passage. So don't try. The songs are inspired and will move you if you let them - but if you try to compare them to the songs from your favorite IG album, you will be disappointed. It's like buying a new shirt and immediately expecting to love it as much as your favorite sweater. If you're a fan of the Indigo Girls, you will appreciate this collection of songs. They are a bit softer than usual, but retain the unique melodic quality that makes IG amazing.