STOCK

The comparisson of "Stock" to Pink Floyd is, I think, contrived and somewhat lazy... just like most everything in this album. There is little here to distinguish it even amongst bands like it-- let alone a giant like Floyd.

As a collection of previously unleased material, "Stock" feels appropriately like a bunch of B-Sides, dusted off the shelf and given enough polish to stand on their own without being a total embarassment. There are a few lush arrangements and emotive moments, scattered between lots of airy filler which feels well-intentioned, but just can't muster the energy to be very engaging. RPWL is still struggling to find their sound here, and it shows; with few exceptions there isn't anything here on par with "Trying to Kiss the Sun", and even less so than the excellent "World Through My Eyes".

One for fans only.

Songwriting: 2 Instrumental Performances: 2 Lyrics/Vocals: 2 Style/Emotion/Replay: 2