Citizen Cope - Every Waking Moment

Genre rock Publisher RCA Records External Links Official Citizen Cope Website Official RCA Records Website

Clarence Greenwood a.k.a. Citizen Cope shows a kind of poignant confidence on his third album, Every Waking Moment. Greenwood clearly channels his neighborhood in the track "Brother Lee," while he portrays the complexity of America, citing "I got a Brother named Lee, looks just like me, both sides of the Mississippi." In "107*," Cope is able to sing a song about how much his girl loves him, while penetrating the core of the song with his social views. Soulful and clouded, Greenwood has successfully created an album full of wistful culture. In, "Left for Dead," Greenwood is his most passionate, singing about a woman "sold down the river to the cousin of the king." The song is short, but the empathetic pain that is imposed upon the listener is profound. Cope's lyrics are simplistic and strong; there is no bush to beat around; no rose tinted glass, just a man's soul laid bare through his music. Sultry beats and an honest voice do well for Greenwood in the track "All Dressed Up," as he sings about how he is infatuated with a beautiful woman. Citizen Cope has created a rare album with an original sound, and has a seemingly bright future ahead of him, because of his musical innovation. His layered beats combine gentle sounds from guitars and keyboards, with the occasional organ thrown in. Somewhat similar to G Love in sound, but more addicting, Every Waking Moment is an outstanding album that will be a jewel in the collection of a true music connoisseur.