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Track Listings
| 1. One Lovely Day |
| 2. Something to Believe In |
| 3. Dancer From Brazil |
| 4. Back Then |
| 5. DFW |
| 6. Peace River |
| 7. For a Dollar |
| 8. Southern Nights |
| 9. A Wonder |
| 10. Summertime |
Editorial Reviews
Dug deep into the rich soil of American music, Cope's roots are complex. You may think of Bill Withers or Neil Young or John Lee Hooker or Van Morrison or Willie Nelson or Al Green. Yet, Listening to Cope, you also may think of none of the above. You may not think at all, but rather feel a man exposing stories that haunt his heart.
He was born Clarence Greenwood, a child of the seventies, and his life journey is as singular as his art. He is the radically mashed-up product of Greenville, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; Vernon, Texas; Austin, Texas; Washington, DC; and Brooklyn, New York. These locations are felt everywhere in his stories. His sounds are southern rural, big sky lonely, concrete urban, and painfully romantic.
In the past nine years, he has produced four albums of depth and distinction, each a critical chapter in his search for a sound that paints an auditory American landscape in which despair wars with hope and hope, tied to love, is elusive.
Cope's musical education was catch-as-catch can. Folk tales whether through William Faulkner or Big Bill Broonzy shaped his sensitivity. A few college courses at Texas Tech alternately bored and excited him. In the Austin of the eighties, he took sound classes and found himself fooling with a primitive four-track setup. Turntables intrigued him. He heard hip hop as inspired invention. For years, he got lost in his self-designed lab, cooking up beats and motifs that only later would be shaped into songs.
The new album features the title track, One Lovely Day which is featured in the movie "Battleship," and is already climbing the charts at radio.
He was born Clarence Greenwood, a child of the seventies, and his life journey is as singular as his art. He is the radically mashed-up product of Greenville, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; Vernon, Texas; Austin, Texas; Washington, DC; and Brooklyn, New York. These locations are felt everywhere in his stories. His sounds are southern rural, big sky lonely, concrete urban, and painfully romantic.
In the past nine years, he has produced four albums of depth and distinction, each a critical chapter in his search for a sound that paints an auditory American landscape in which despair wars with hope and hope, tied to love, is elusive.
Cope's musical education was catch-as-catch can. Folk tales whether through William Faulkner or Big Bill Broonzy shaped his sensitivity. A few college courses at Texas Tech alternately bored and excited him. In the Austin of the eighties, he took sound classes and found himself fooling with a primitive four-track setup. Turntables intrigued him. He heard hip hop as inspired invention. For years, he got lost in his self-designed lab, cooking up beats and motifs that only later would be shaped into songs.
The new album features the title track, One Lovely Day which is featured in the movie "Battleship," and is already climbing the charts at radio.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to admit it, I'm a major Citizen Cope fan -- and I honestly cam across him by mistake. His music kept popping up on Alice Smith's Pandora station, I swear it was like a life-long respect was being forged without my knowledge. Now, a mere four years later and I'm purchasing his albums without waiting to give them a quick listen and buying concert tickets before looking at my calendar (I WILL make it work!).
This morning I made sure I was up early to download One Lovely Day before heading to work -- as I knew I would have it playing on repeat....and I'm so not disappointed. It's like this new release picked up right where the Rainwater LP left off -- but it's not the same thing. Cope took Rainwater and pushed himself to the next level. And he knows it -- I saw him, with the full band, earlier this year and they were having a blast playing all the new songs.
I wish I could wax poetic about the and pretend I'm a professional reviewer -- but I can't and I won't. I can say that I'm on full listen number 5 and have yet to become bored. The title track is so pretty and the perfect way to start the album -- it's almost like my electronic boyfriend trying to cheer my up....and actually succeeding. I have to say though, the song that caught my attention is "Something to Believe In" -- this version is like the total opposite of the original with Debi Nova (which I like) and I can't stop listening to it....nope, it gets replayed multiple times.
So....this is just to say that I highly HIGHLY recommend purchasing this album, and also -- if you haven't yet -- go and see Citizen Cope while he's touring. You won't be disappointed.
This morning I made sure I was up early to download One Lovely Day before heading to work -- as I knew I would have it playing on repeat....and I'm so not disappointed. It's like this new release picked up right where the Rainwater LP left off -- but it's not the same thing. Cope took Rainwater and pushed himself to the next level. And he knows it -- I saw him, with the full band, earlier this year and they were having a blast playing all the new songs.
I wish I could wax poetic about the and pretend I'm a professional reviewer -- but I can't and I won't. I can say that I'm on full listen number 5 and have yet to become bored. The title track is so pretty and the perfect way to start the album -- it's almost like my electronic boyfriend trying to cheer my up....and actually succeeding. I have to say though, the song that caught my attention is "Something to Believe In" -- this version is like the total opposite of the original with Debi Nova (which I like) and I can't stop listening to it....nope, it gets replayed multiple times.
So....this is just to say that I highly HIGHLY recommend purchasing this album, and also -- if you haven't yet -- go and see Citizen Cope while he's touring. You won't be disappointed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Matthew
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been a big fan of Citizen Cope for a while now. I pre-ordered this album and waited anxiously. I've gotten away from pre-ordering in most cases because of too many disappointments, but Citizen Cope felt like a safe bet. Sadly, this album has reminded me why I shouldn't pre-order albums. This is Citizen Cope, uninspired. I've spun the album many times, hoping to discover something unique and interesting. Compared with his early work, this album is forgettable. Not bad, but not great.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Eric
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this album right when it came out. I listened to it several times over the course of a few days and a car trip, and I haven't listened to it since. I am a big Cope fan. I have every one of his albums, and have seen him live about ten times. He is definitely one of those artists that excel live, and seems to do a different show every time.
But I hate to say it, but the albums have just been going steadily downhill. The songs lack the poetry and passion that they used to, and almost seem pop-like. The music just doesn't have the soul that his first few albums had. It's not bad, and it is still good music to chill out too, but I used to be able to listen to his old albums over and over, without getting tired of them. If you are a big fan, then it is worth giving this one a try, but don't expect the depth of his first two albums. Salvation is still one of my favorite all time songs, but there is certainly nothing like that on here.
But I hate to say it, but the albums have just been going steadily downhill. The songs lack the poetry and passion that they used to, and almost seem pop-like. The music just doesn't have the soul that his first few albums had. It's not bad, and it is still good music to chill out too, but I used to be able to listen to his old albums over and over, without getting tired of them. If you are a big fan, then it is worth giving this one a try, but don't expect the depth of his first two albums. Salvation is still one of my favorite all time songs, but there is certainly nothing like that on here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By mfm1971
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I like all Cope's work. This one has a few standouts-- 1. Back Then 2. Southern Nights and 3. Dancer From Brazil
Great listen!
Great listen!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been listening to this cd almost non-stop in the last 4 days or so, waiting for the genius to leach out but it's just not happening.
Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, it's just not real good either. Citizen Cope did it to himself I guess, setting the bar high with his other albums, so by comparison this cd just doesn't seem very inspired. It has that laid back Cope groove, but there's just no depth to the songs and the lyrics seem almost phoned-in at times. If you throw it on in the background and aren't really listening you'll bob your head every once in awhile and such, but there just aren't any bright spots on here in my opinion... it has almost a b-side collection vibe. Songs that didn't make the cut on the last few cd's, but were worth getting out, if that makes any sense.
Anyway, I normally wouldn't spend time throwing up a review for a 3 star cd, but with the other reviewers so far gushing over it, I just had to add another voice. Sometimes people automatically love a new cd by their favorite artist (radiohead's last cd for example) and don't look at it with perspective. I think if Cope fans step back a bit, they'll realize this isn't anything real special.
Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, it's just not real good either. Citizen Cope did it to himself I guess, setting the bar high with his other albums, so by comparison this cd just doesn't seem very inspired. It has that laid back Cope groove, but there's just no depth to the songs and the lyrics seem almost phoned-in at times. If you throw it on in the background and aren't really listening you'll bob your head every once in awhile and such, but there just aren't any bright spots on here in my opinion... it has almost a b-side collection vibe. Songs that didn't make the cut on the last few cd's, but were worth getting out, if that makes any sense.
Anyway, I normally wouldn't spend time throwing up a review for a 3 star cd, but with the other reviewers so far gushing over it, I just had to add another voice. Sometimes people automatically love a new cd by their favorite artist (radiohead's last cd for example) and don't look at it with perspective. I think if Cope fans step back a bit, they'll realize this isn't anything real special.
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is great album. I love the heart and sole these guys put into there music. Would like a little more upbeat music that will get you singing though.
By Christina M.
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Good mood music whether your camping, hanging in the yard, on a rain day or road trippin'! Love this guy :)
By gingerallen
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What a sexy sexy voice and great musician by any account. To say nothing of the fact that to see him in concert is a real gift!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never fails to please
No one sounds quite like Citizen Cope. The songs draw on the best of rock, blues, jazz, and a touch of old-fashioned pop with an infectious beat that rarely lets up. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bill Strunk
3.0 out of 5 stars
Citizen Cope mellows out on "One Lovely Day"
Citizen Cope is certainly no stranger when it comes to blurring lines between genres. After all, it has become his trademark since he was a member of the early 90's band Basehead. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Perverted Alchemist
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
Love the Jazzy Bloues Rock sound of him. This new cd is great for loungin around the house or group of friends
Published 4 months ago by Christopher Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clarence Greenwood
I'm a Big fan of Citizen Cope. Love his concerts. His lyrics are very moving and the music is so awesome.
Published 4 months ago by linda malley
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Published 4 months ago by Gabe Welling
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great addition
So I downloaded this album just today after circling around it for some time. I think its another great installment in a series of great albums Citizen Cope has put out.
Published 4 months ago by S. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
i.love.clarence.greenwood.
I've loved this guy since I first heard his music in 2007. Since then, I've been to at least one of his shows every year. He is a real artist. LOVE this album.
Published 5 months ago by Marie Ndiaye
5.0 out of 5 stars
good music
received real quick. no problems. there are not a lot of songs on the cd but the ones that are there are good. Read more
Published 5 months ago by edix
