www.melodic.net (Sweden):
Is it enough for you to have one or 2 hits on a record,or is it enough with an album that will do just fine for background music at your home? Maybe it´s enough to have a party CD that works best played loud?...but if that´s not enough and you want something more, something extra, with music and words that give you something in return instead of the feeling of 2 hours of shallow entertainment from a Hollywood movie.
Nothing wrong with that and most of the times, it´s pretty nice to watch a big blockbuster movie but once in a while that one movie comes along that touches your heart and leaves you speechless afterwards like "Cold Mountain" with Nicole Kidman.
"Leaving Storyville" could also be the film that stretches out and reaches the depth of your soul and makes you think about what life´s really all about, but it´s not a movie, it´s a record from an amazing singer by the name of PW Gopal and how he sings!!!!........oh man, he´s like the Robert DeNiro of music........playing in a division by themselves.
To me, it really doesn´t matter if you´re into AOR, powerpop, midwest, modern rock or whatever style you come to think about because when it sounds the way PW Gopal does......it´s just too good to let it pass by!
Not many artists on cdbaby.com get only the highest scores from readers reviews but he did, just go there and check for yourself. He´s the kind of artist that I love to see perform live when you just can sit down with a smile on your face and be embraced with a warm wind from the songs.
Call it worship, call it gospel, call it midwest, call it christian pop/rock coz yeah he sounds like a mix of Russ Taff and Jeremy Camp but I would like to call PW Gopal something more suitable......I´ve seen the future and the future is PW Gopal."
Pär´s OPINION:
"Modern AOR with flirts of the modern singer songwriter scene is what were dealing with on the next record we review here at the melodic net. The music is a mixture of styles. Take a few ounces of an acoustic version of Whiteheart, mix that with a few spoons of Dave Matthews and spice it with a Bebo Norman, and were quite ahead of PWs music. Its a VERY well produced album and there are tons of hooks and refrains all over the album and Im sure than the main part of our readers will enjoy this album. (Perhaps not the punk and numetal freeks :-) - and I can only suggest that you surf to CD BABY and listen yourself. Favourite tracks are second out "One More Word" with a great refrain, fourth out "Rocking Chair" with a lovely vibe and "The Remnant" where you will hear what a GREAT voice the man has. And there are a bunch of other good tracks on the album. Weve heard it all before and PW is not unique, but we love melodies and well-produced music, and PW is very good at it. So take a listen now folks... "
public reviews:
PW: Excellent and inspiring, true to life
Reviewer: KTJ
Rainmaker has been my theme song of sorts for the past few months, having
a hard time living alone and working at a 9 to 5 job for the first time.
I listened to Leaving Storyville almost every day on my two hour commute
and it helped me remember that there are mountains beneath the sea that
I'll never see and that God's thunder and lightning will make me grow.
PW's lyrics illustrate my (and many Christian's) struggles and joys of
living in a secular world and remind me that God is always with me. I
first heard PW sing at Young Life's Saranac Village and his song and spoken
words were interesting and inspiring. Thank you, PW. Keep up the good
work.
What you've been waiting for
Reviewer: Scott C.
This is a terrific album. It has so much depth in both the lyrics and
sound. PW's music is rich with emotion, history and marked by a desire
for the best in life. Take the time to listen and you'll be hooked.
AMAZING! PW is truly a BLESSING from GOD and a wonderful light
of Jesus
Reviewer: Jackie B
This CD brings you hope that God is always there for you! Just the lyrics
in these songs shines through and shows you Gods heart!
What a guy!
Reviewer: Adam
This CD is unbelievable since I hung out with PW and went to his show
I haven't listened to another CD since. The melodies are unbelievable
and his force is truly power! What amazing guy and what an amazing CD!
I love you man! Your brother in Christ, Adam (The Rochester Kid who spoke
at the YL banquet)
So Amazing
Reviewer: michelle
this cd is so amazing i had to buy it for a friend of mine. he loves it
also and he's sooo touched by pw's music. i first heard pw at rockbridge
which is a young life camp. i can relate so much to the music and decided
to share what i experiencd with a friend. its so awesome how much pw's
music reaches so many people
Amazing
Reviewer: Steve
I got the opportunity to hear and work with PW at Saranac and he is a
incredible musican and a great person
PeeDubs is a blessing from God- songs are inspirational!!
Reviewer: CW
The song Rainmaker is truly awesome and reminds me of a thunderstorm every
time I listen to it. PW's lyrics give me hope, energy and a willing spirit.
I think all fans can relate to the song Empty... we have all been there
desprate and longing for love, but true everlasting love can only come
from GOD!
PW is absolutly awesome!!! :)
Reviewer: nat
PW's music and message is so inspiring, and his voice is so soothing!!
He has such emotion and all his songs mean something, they aren't cliche
in any way shape or form. He has beautiful images in his lyrics and you
can truly see God working through him with this music!
Inspiring!
Reviewer: Lisa
I haven't even heard the entire CD yet and I love it.. he is sooo talented
and amazing! His stories about the Lord are awesome to listen to, and
the fact that he took so much time to play at young life camps (Rockbridge
and Saranac) just adds to his appeal. He is truely amazing!
Amazing
Reviewer: Keith
Just finished listening and I am blown away! I was referred to this cd
by my daughter who knows PW through YL. PW you are an amazing talent and
from what I hear an even more amazing person. Please keep up your work
and hopefully we will cross paths someday.
PW is something great and is a blessing from God
Reviewer: Brian
Pw has alot ahead for him and when i heard him at Rockbridge it inspired
me to try to keep things clean in my life and keep God #1 Thanks PW and
to all you who havent heard him LISTEN he's got alot to say in his music!
and if you were at Rockbridge OHIO RULES
God sure blessed PW with an amazing voice
Reviewer: Katie
I first heard PW sing at a Young Life Camp in Virgina! He was amazing!
When I watched him sing, he had so much emotion on his face and it made
the song mean that much more! God sure blessed PW with an amazing voice
and he uses it very well!! Thanx PW!
PW is the Man
Reviewer: Shayne
I had the opportunity of hearing PW play at a Young Life camp in Rockbridge,
VA. His music is very inspirational, and i hope that he can someday succeed
in the music world.
This is awesome! PW's voice is amazing!
Reviewer: Liz G.
This CD is amaznig! PW's voice is so amazing and the words to the songs
are sooo inspiranitional! It's not just a song, it's a story! All the
songs are PERFECT and I wouldn't change a thing about the cd!
Raw talent, inspring arrangements - this vortex of sound is awesome
Reviewer: Peter Speller
Never heard PW before so came to the album without any preconceptions
and Wow! - here's someone of the stature of Ritchie Havens,someone with
the melodies of Seal but somebody of pure originality and charissma that
pervades each individual track , pours out of the speakers , and totally
overtakes your mind. A fantastic debut album from a guy who will grow
from strngth to strength - God Bless PW!
