Citizen Cope – Rainwater LP
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I remember the first time I heard Citizen Cope’s soulful “Let the Drummer Kick”. Who was this guy who sounded like he had a wad of tobacco in his mouth whenever he sang? Was this intentional or did he just not give a damn? Feeling simultaneously intrigued and repelled, I decided I needed a greater body of work to judge. And despite the sparsity of works from Citizen Cope (aka Clarence Greenwater) over the years, I have gained a deep love for his music.
And so the first independently released album from CC comes in the form of Rainwater LP. Indeed, Rainwater continues in the same vein as Cope’s previous work. Soulful pianos, eclectic vocals, and great harmonies. He takes on the part of troubadour with the bluesy “Keep Askin’”, which slowly ebbs into the 3 chord awesomeness of “Healing Hands” that is no doubt the album highlight. “I Couldn’t Explain Why” has a strange pleasantness that belies the urgency of the song’s content. The simple wisdom of “Lifeline” is only bested by the song’s beautiful chord structure. And ultimately, that’s what CC is at his best: his soulful voice bellowing over simple piano chords.
So check out Rainwater LP and enjoy.
Listen to “Healing Hands”
Listen to “Lifeline“
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