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| 1. Trying To Kiss The Sun |
| 2. Waiting For A Smile |
| 3. I Don't Know (What It's Like) |
| 4. Sugar For The Ape |
| 5. Side By Side |
| 6. You |
| 7. Tell Me Why |
| 8. Believe Me |
| 9. Sunday Morning |
| 10. Home Again |
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A New Modern Pink Floyd,
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This review is from: Trying to Kiss the Sun (Audio CD)
Let me start by telling you that I am a great prog music fan and own a great deal of old and new prog albums and these guys are up there among the best.I own their first three albums and can't wait for their next one.These guys sound a lot like Pink Floyd but without seeming to be a clone of the band.Their music is very clear with great guitar solos and haunting instrumental sections.They don't play long songs like Yes or other prog bands.The music is on occasions melodic but mellow and can be a little commercial (but in a nice way).The combination in my opinion is just fantastic.Buy any of their albums as the are all quite exceptional.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and Genuis Prog,
This review is from: Trying to Kiss the Sun (Audio CD)
RPWL used to be a Pink Floyd tribute band before branching out into their own work and this is something that shows on this, their second studio album. I've been searching for a while now for a band I could call the new Pink Floyd and I believe I have found them.This album is a prog masterpiece in my eyes, moving away from the keyboard indulgence of Yes or ELP and concentrating more on what sounds the guitar can make. There are tracks on here that will have you guessing if Gilmours actually in the studio with them. There is a heavy Floyd influence on a number of songs, but they have crafted their own distinct sound. They're experts on the melodic chord changes with songs that will make you close your eyes and drift into the sound, especially the epic guitar playing. If you like your prog melodic, without the rapid keyboard playing and bearded men trying to be a classical composer then buy this album and reaffirm your faith that someone out there is making prog to be proud of!
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4.3 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Psychedelic Gem!,
By K. L. Woomer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trying to Kiss the Sun (Audio CD)
The amount of talent in this band is quite amazing. I am not talking just about the fantastic songs, but the placement of the instruments. There are no glaring out of place instruments, which really points towards at least an understanding on how to make a very good psychedelic recording, not really accomplished with any regularity since Pink Floyd.
Some songs that I feel need to be pointed out: Waiting for a smile. This is a very good song... and the lyrics are written so well.. the music takes you on a good ride. Enjoy! YOU. This song has a very nice slide guitar staggering around in the background...and it has to be the most subtle use of a slide I have ever heard. Very nice. Side By Side. This is my favorite song on the CD. I can't really say why, but the acoustic opening... and the build up and trim down really remind me, in a way, of music that just isn't made anymore... of course PINK hasn't made any music in over ten years, but this really could fit neatly in any collection of Pink Floyd fans. I think it is just that great. I have two CD's of this group, (this one and World Through My Eyes) and both of them are solid. There is NOT one weak song on any of the recordings. This really is outstanding when you think of the music that is out there on the scene today. I recommend this band to anyone who might like Pink Floyd, and I also recommend this band to anyone who likes a great floaty sound that has strong instrumentalization. Any fan of Progressive rock will love this recording. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
New blood in old veins...,
By Scott J. Johnson "MrScott" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trying to Kiss the Sun (Audio CD)
Having come across RPWL as a band influenced by Floyd and other notible bands, this CD is everything one could hope for. This bands years as a Pink Flod cover band really come through in their music without tarnishing the ground they are breaking on their own. This is the first CD in a long time that was pure pleasure from the start. Every member is truely performing at a a high level. It is wonderfull to hear talented musicians playing in the genre defined by bands like Floyd, Rush, Porcupine Tree and the like.
I will agree, the lead singer very much has a David Gilmour quality to his vocals. The overall sound to the album is quite mello at times, but also has nice bursts of energy as well. The boys will get caught in a groove but the lift you around with unexpected chord changes and great layered vocal harmony. If you are someone who is looking to add to your collection of quality progressive rock, this is a must have. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely GREAT potential,
By E. R Wilson "ernie wilson" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Trying to Kiss the Sun (Audio CD)
First off, this band is indeed very talented. Second, whoever said the vocalist sounds like Roger Waters has obviously NEVER heard him!!! The vocalist does sound at times A LITTLE like David Gilmour but to me he sounds more like a cross between Gilmour, John Wetton and Greg Lake (both from their early King Crimson days). The music is culled from many different bands....(traces of) old Pink Floyd, mellow shades of 1970's King Crimson, early to mid-70's Genesis (especially the second song Waiting For A Smile), and 70's Camel. I do hope they stick together because these guys have the potential to do fantastic things. |
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