RPCM by Ulaş Oral: A Raw, Unfiltered Punch to the Ears (2011)
Alright, let’s get straight into it. RPCM isn’t your polished, overly-produced pop-rock album that tries too hard to please everyone. No, this thing hits like a brick to the face—raw, gritty, and unapologetically Turkish. Released in 2011 under Taşoda | Ellipsis, Ulaş Oral brings his A-game with a mix of rock grit and pop sensibility that somehow works even when it feels like it shouldn’t.
First off, let’s talk about “Aşk Eskimez Zamanla.” This track is an absolute banger. It’s not just catchy—it sticks to your brain like gum on a hot summer day. The lyrics are simple but hit hard; they’re about love that doesn’t fade, which sounds cheesy as hell, but Oral delivers it with so much conviction you can’t help but feel something. The guitar riffs? Razor-sharp. The chorus? Damn near unforgettable. You’ll find yourself humming it at random moments, like when you're stuck in traffic or pretending to listen during a boring meeting.
Then there’s “Romeo Ölmeli.” Whoa. Just… whoa. This one’s chaotic, messy, and kinda brilliant all at once. The energy is insane—like someone threw gasoline on a campfire and didn’t care what burned down. The vocals are raw, almost screaming at points, and the drums hammer away like they’ve got something to prove. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna punch the air or break stuff (in a good way). I mean, seriously, how do you forget a track with a title like "Romeo Must Die"? It’s dramatic, over-the-top, and oddly satisfying.
The rest of the album has its moments too—“Kahraman” brings some serious attitude, while “Beni Bırakma” leans more into emotional territory—but those two tracks alone make RPCM worth a spin. Yeah, sure, some songs drag a bit, and yeah, maybe the production could’ve been tighter in places. But honestly? That rough-around-the-edges vibe is part of what makes this album stand out. It’s not trying to be perfect—it’s trying to be real.
So here’s the kicker: Listening to RPCM feels like hanging out with someone who doesn’t give a damn what you think of them—and that’s exactly why it works. In a world full of cookie-cutter music designed for playlists and algorithms, Ulaş Oral reminds us that sometimes, it’s okay to just go for it. Loud, imperfect, and full of heart.
And hey, if nothing else, you’ll probably still be humming “Aşk Eskimez Zamanla” days later. Annoyingly catchy? Maybe. Brilliant? Absolutely.
Final thought: If this album was a person, it’d probably show up late to a party, spill beer everywhere, and somehow still be the most interesting person in the room. Cheers to that.
