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Citizen Cope
Citizen Cope
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Intro
2. Contact
3. If There's Love
4. Let The Drummer Kick
5. Mistaken I.D.
6. 200,000 (In Counterfeit 50 Dollar Bills)
7. Salvation
8. Hands Of The Saints
9. Comin' Back
10. Appetite (For Lightin' Dynamite)
11. Teresa Prelude
12. Teresa
13. Holdin' On
14. Mandy

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CD Details

All Artists: Citizen Cope
Title: Citizen Cope
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Dreamworks
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 1/29/2002
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock
Styles: Singer-Songwriters, Adult Alternative, Experimental Rap, Pop Rap, Folk Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 600445027121

Synopsis

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Like G. Love, Citizen Cope is a musical mixologist, fusing sluggish hip-hop beats with mellow piano melodies and new-school blues with easy-listening pop. On his debut album, Cope--née Clarence Greenwood, former DJ for the rap group Basehead--sounds at times like both a younger, drawling Sting and a folksy Wyclef Jean as he sings over slow, loose, loungy instrumentals. Though his music is a patchwork of breezy styles, Cope's lyrics tackle some serious subjects. "Contact" confronts the hypocrisy of police profiling, while "200,000 (in Counterfeit 50 Dollar Bills)" details the work of a shifty middle-aged hustler. Cope tells stories about crazy women ("Mistaken ID") and lost souls with short fuses ("Appetite (for Lightin' Dynamite)"), and even fantasizes about the musician's fight with the stay pure ("Salvation"), tucking a gritty street realism between the rosy rhythms dancing through these 13 songs. --Jennifer Maerz

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CD Reviews

Gritty, soulful, authentic music.

S. Hyatt | North Carolina | 12/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I heard "Sideways" on Santana's "Shaman" CD, I was immediately mesmerized by Greenwood's subtle genius. I picked up a copy of "Cope" and was ecstatic to hear a fresh voice in music - not the same old 'top ten' that commercial radio dishes out. I told everyone who would listen to it to buy it. It is important to purchase the music of new artists, otherwise record companies think no one is interested in their music and won't promote, encourage, or support future recordings. Greenwood is an incredible artist that everyone should hear. His music is poetry. It is visceral and palpable - not to be ignored or dismissed."

Refreshing

Frankie Weber | centreville, virginia USA | 10/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoy pop music as much as the next person. And I enjoy many music styles (From Eminem and Big pun to My chemical romance and Foo fighters.) I heard "Son's gonna rise" in a pontiac commercial and it stuck in my head til it got to the point where I had to find out who sang that song. So after some searching I found out his name and I was happy with the results. He is a change of pace from other acts and whatever "type" of music he makes it sounds good and he has lyrical content behind the the catchy beats and easy, "marbles in the mouth" delivery."

Citizen Cope is AWESOME!!

Pam R | woodbridge, VA USA | 06/01/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard Citizen Cope at the 2002 HFStival at RFK Stadium in DC on May 26. He was on the street stage but I believe he should've been on the main stage because he is so good. My sister heard him a little bit the day before and fell in love with him and his music. That's when she said I have to check him out. So I did and I thank her for opening me up to his music. It can get you pumped up, make you happy, calm you down and feel mellow. I love this whole album. My sister bought a copy of his cd at HFS and plays it all day long. I love this album above all the rest. He does sound a bit like Everlast but there is just something about his voice that just draws you in. I'd say there's a bit of jazz, raggae, rock, r&b and pop in this album. It's the best mix of musical styles I've ever heard. Take a chance and buy this album!! It'll be worth it!!"