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Song Description – “Reflection” (The Reprobates, 1977)

The Reprobates transform Tool’s haunting “Reflection” into a sprawling piece of soul-funk transcendence—eight minutes of groove, grit, and spiritual awakening. The song opens with a low, circular bassline that moves like a heartbeat under dim stage lights. A Rhodes piano lays down shimmering chords, while a muted wah guitar answers back with gentle cries. It’s slow, hypnotic funk—the kind that pulls you inward instead of making you dance.

When the lead vocal enters, it’s pure conviction. He sings Maynard’s words like a confession from the soul—half sermon, half plea—telling a story about pride, loss, and seeing oneself clearly for the first time. The backup singers echo him in waves, layering warm harmonies that rise and fade like smoke in a nightclub after hours.

As the song builds, the funk deepens. Horns swell with revelation, the drums start to march with purpose, and a gospel breakdown turns the reflection into a celebration. Where Tool’s version spiraled through darkness, The Reprobates lift it into light—turning the meditation into motion, and the introspection into rhythm.

By the final refrain, “Reflection” becomes pure soul revelation: a reminder that enlightenment doesn’t just happen in silence—it can happen right there in the groove.

Artist Bio – The Reprobates
The Reprobates were a raw and uncompromising soul group hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in the early 1970s, the members first crossed paths while serving time together in a juvenile detention center. Music became their outlet—an escape from the system that had labeled them—and a powerful way to channel their frustrations into art. Blending the grit of street life with the smooth grooves of Chicago soul, The Reprobates created a sound that was both rebellious and deeply rooted in the traditions of funk, gospel, and rhythm & blues. Their name reflected the way society saw them, but they turned it into a badge of honor, carving out their place in the 70s underground soul scene.

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