and why everyone is talking about Copeland. It seems at first listen that isnt much to it and might be boring to some folks. But having already heard one of their cds more than a few times. I know that isnt even close to being true.

Each member of Copeland brings a little bit of themselves into each song. Where its Aaron Marsh's writing poignant lyrics or James Likeness doing his thing. It all melds into one of collectively great and worth listening to cd. It is something that i'll have listen to several times to even get into it more than i am right now. That's saying a whole lot for me.

But i can also say that Beneath Medicine Tree really set the stage for all that has happened to Copeland since. It gave them a firm and solid basis to record their next CD.

Having said all of that, i will put a few of the reasons (songs) that i love this CD so much:

Testing The Strong Ones
Priceless
She Changes Your Mind
When Finally Set Free
Walking Downtown

and the ones not listed are still songs that enjoy almost as much as the ones i did list. So if you have even one opportunity to either buy this cd or see Copeland live. I would try and do both..if not possible.

Check out Beneath Medicine Tree it will be work out just as well, if not better for you.

The more I listen to this album, the more I love it.
Copeland's vocals and instrumentation are powerful and unique. There is a song on this cd to suit my every mood.
"When Finally Set Free" is my personal favorite, but "Priceless" and "Brightest" are amazing as well. I consider it to be a must have indie album.

This is probably in my point of view the best copeland album so far. An amazing collection of songs filled with love, sorrow, regret and sadness, thought they are so perfectly created they can make you feel both happy and sad. but with Aaron Marsh's voice nothing gets bad. Most of the songs from this album was written by Aaron when someone he loved was sick, so most of the songs are for that person and you can really hear his honesty in them.

a true masterpiece

Just like THis Providence's first album after changing their name from "The Sunday Best", this album has every song that is a masterpiece of songwriting. Songs like "Walking Downtown" is an upbeat song with faster rhythms. "Coffee" is jsut as smooth as a 40 oz. cup of coffee poured with 55 gallons of vanilla cream, refined with melted caramel and cocoa. That's how smooth it is. "Priceless" actually labels this CD as just what it is: PRICELESS. Another good song is. "There Cannot be a Close Second" Faster but slow rhythms make the perfect mix for a song. Just get thtis CD, for whatever price. You won't be disappointed.

If you want to hear a talented band that actually has lyrics that are poignant without being cliched, go listen to Muse. Far more diverse, and the most talent I've ever seen packed into three guys. Go listen to Muse and then tell me the guy in this band is a good singer.... yeah, right....