The RPWL Experience (Bonus Tracks Version)
RPWL
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Silenced | RPWL | 9:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Breathe In, Breathe Out | RPWL | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Where Can I Go? | RPWL | 7:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Masters of War | RPWL | 6:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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This Is Not a Prog Song | RPWL | 5:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Watch Myself Sleeping | RPWL | 5:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Stranger | RPWL | 8:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Alone and Scared (Bonus Track) | RPWL | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Talk to the River | RPWL | 7:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Choose What You Want to Look At | RPWL | 5:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Turn Back the Clock | RPWL | 6:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Reach for the Sun (Bonus Track) | RPWL | 7:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
In the '60s and '70s, progressive rock wasn't always about long-winded solos, classical-minded experimentation, and 20-minute pieces that took up the entire side of an LP. There were also the prog rock singles that were hooky, direct, and immediate; for example, Pink Floyd's "Money," Yes' "Roundabout," and the Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin." And RPWL seems to be making a conscious effort to appeal to that side of progressive rock on their fifth album, The RPWL Experience. Some of the lyrics on this 2008 release are little too lofty and self-indulgent for their own good, but at its best, this 67-minute CD hits its mark in terms of pop/rock songcraft, and it is important to note that the album's inspiration does not come from prog rock exclusively. It also comes from psychedelic rock, Brit-pop, space rock, and alternative pop/rock. While RPWL's '60s and '70s influences (including Pink Floyd, early Genesis and late-period Beatles) remain strong, one cannot overlook the inspiration of Brit-pop/alternative pop/rock influences from the '90s and 2000s such as Radiohead, Coldplay, and Oasis. And even though RPWL is a German band, The RPWL Experience is certainly a very British-influenced album; melodic, nicely crafted tracks like "Where Can I Go," "This Is Not a Prog Song," and "River" sound like they could have easily come from the United Kingdom. Even a cover of American folk-rock icon Bob Dylan's "Masters of War" has a strong Brit-pop appeal; no one can accuse RPWL's version of "Masters of War" of being a carbon copy of Dylan's version. Again, The RPWL Experience has its lyrical excesses, but all things considered, this is a respectable outing from RPWL. [The CD was also released with two bonus tracks: "I Watch Myself Sleeping" and "Reach for the Sun."]
Customer Reviews
5 stars for 2 amazing songs
I am giving this album 5 stars only because it contains 2 amazing songs. I have to say honestly that at first I was a little bit disappointed by this album. I guess because I was awaiting it rather seriously while listening to their previous music quite a bit. When the Experience came out in 2008 I only listened to it a couple of times at first. I got really busy with work travel and with different music, I guess. I wanted to do my compilation of RPWL for about a year then ( a real habit of mine) and I knew from the first time I listened to the Experience that I would use Masters Of War, because to me that is one of the best covers ever done. (To me a song covered should be different from, and better than the original, otherwise why bother?) So I started listening to Experience over and over, (I used the 7 times method) and that was how I realized that the last song of this album Reach for the Sky is my most favorite song by RPWL. Look, I know that a lot of you will not be able to get through the lyrics... As soon as you hear 'my father' you will think of organized religion and be turned off. Try to get over it... It is a great song musically, structurally and spiritually. Perhaps I love this song so much because I love the wind and the rain (I love the sun even more) and because I windsurf, I find myself at the gym and church all at once. Listen to the last 3 minutes of this song really well... And to the last sentence.
Experience It Yourself
Once again, RPWL delivers another outstanding cd. While 'World Through My Eyes' sought a more mellow side of the group this cd brings back the rock edge as was evident in 'Trying to Kiss the Sun'. I can't think of a bad track here. The 2 bonus tracks are merely that. 'Alone and Scared' seems to be just filler while 'Reach for the Sun' is an actual song. Not a big deal here if you not looking to spend that little extra, but if you're a fan of the group then it would certainly be a must. If you're not familiar with RPWL then this cd is well worth it to check out. Originally a Pink Floyd tribute band this band has matured as a group with each effort better than the last. Their signature trademark sound is still present on each cd and the listener is in for a delight if you love progressive music with lush harmonies and melodic sound scapes.
They Keep Getting Better
Theses guy's havn't put out a bad record. A Must for any Prog fan
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- $11.88
- Genres: Rock, Music, Psychedelic, Prog-Rock/Art Rock
- Released: Feb 29, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Tempus Fugit
