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Given the vitally important place the blues holds in the history of black culture, it's surprising (and perhaps a bit disappointing) that so many contemporary blues artists don't deal with more political and social issues in their songs. But Shemekia Copeland is not one of those performers, and her 2020 album, Uncivil War, finds her singing about America's racial and cultural divide with heart, soul, and compassion. Copeland isn't carrying a placard for any particular party on Uncivil War, but she isn't shy about speaking her mind about economic inequality ("Money Makes You Ugly"), the casual racism of urban life ("Walk Before I Ride"), America's obsession with firearms ("Apple Pie and a .45"), prejudice in its many forms ("Give God the Blues"), and the growing failure of opposite sides to simply listen to one another (the title cut), while "Clotilda’s on Fire" offers a valuable history lesson about the last slave ship to reach the United States. Not everything on Uncivil War carries a message, but Copeland sings with strength and clarity on every track, and she can wail with churchy fervor or sound sly and slinky at will. Uncivil War delivers music strong enough to support Copeland's vocal fervor; guitarist Will Kimbrough produced the album, and he's given the material a tough, no-frills sound with just the right amount of grit, as well as bringing in some first-rate guest stars including Jason Isbell, Duane Eddy, and Webb Wilder, as well as bluegrass heroes Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas for the acoustic title tune. Copeland sings hard on Uncivil War, but with a sense of control and a fearless desire to be heard, and she never overdoes it even at her most urgent -- her force is all the more effective for its precision. And somewhere, the late Dr. John is tipping his hat to Copeland for her witty and sincere tribute "Dirty Saint." Shemekia Copeland is one of the best singers in contemporary blues, not just for her voice but for her courage to use it to say something about American culture, and Uncivil War shows good times and a social conscience can co-exist on the same LP.
© Mark Deming /TiVo
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Will Kimbrough, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - KEITH RICHARDS, Composer, Lyricist - MICK JAGGER, Composer, Lyricist - ABKCO Music, Inc., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Composer, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Shawn Mullins, Composer, Lyricist - Will Kimbrough, Producer - Chuck Cannon, Composer, Lyricist - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - Phil Madeira, Composer, Lyricist - Chuck Cannon Music, MusicPublisher - Nashville Minute, MusicPublisher - Roadieodie Music/Warner Tamerlane, MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Webb Wilder, Composer, Lyricist - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Montressa Music, MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - Tom Hambridge, Composer, Lyricist - John Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - tom Hambridge Tunes, MusicPublisher - Avarice and Greed Publishing, MusicPublisher - Will Kimbrough Music c/o Bluewater Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - DON ROBEY, Composer, Lyricist - Herman Parker, Composer, Lyricist - Songs Of Universal, Inc., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
Will Kimbrough, Producer - Shemekia Copeland, MainArtist - Johnny Clyde Copeland, Composer, Lyricist - Johnny Clyde Copeland, Inc., MusicPublisher
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
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Given the vitally important place the blues holds in the history of black culture, it's surprising (and perhaps a bit disappointing) that so many contemporary blues artists don't deal with more political and social issues in their songs. But Shemekia Copeland is not one of those performers, and her 2020 album, Uncivil War, finds her singing about America's racial and cultural divide with heart, soul, and compassion. Copeland isn't carrying a placard for any particular party on Uncivil War, but she isn't shy about speaking her mind about economic inequality ("Money Makes You Ugly"), the casual racism of urban life ("Walk Before I Ride"), America's obsession with firearms ("Apple Pie and a .45"), prejudice in its many forms ("Give God the Blues"), and the growing failure of opposite sides to simply listen to one another (the title cut), while "Clotilda’s on Fire" offers a valuable history lesson about the last slave ship to reach the United States. Not everything on Uncivil War carries a message, but Copeland sings with strength and clarity on every track, and she can wail with churchy fervor or sound sly and slinky at will. Uncivil War delivers music strong enough to support Copeland's vocal fervor; guitarist Will Kimbrough produced the album, and he's given the material a tough, no-frills sound with just the right amount of grit, as well as bringing in some first-rate guest stars including Jason Isbell, Duane Eddy, and Webb Wilder, as well as bluegrass heroes Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas for the acoustic title tune. Copeland sings hard on Uncivil War, but with a sense of control and a fearless desire to be heard, and she never overdoes it even at her most urgent -- her force is all the more effective for its precision. And somewhere, the late Dr. John is tipping his hat to Copeland for her witty and sincere tribute "Dirty Saint." Shemekia Copeland is one of the best singers in contemporary blues, not just for her voice but for her courage to use it to say something about American culture, and Uncivil War shows good times and a social conscience can co-exist on the same LP.
© Mark Deming /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 12 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:45:59
- Artistes principaux : Shemekia Copeland
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Alligator Records
- Genre : Blues/Country/Folk Blues
2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc. 2020 Alligator Records & Artist Management, Inc.
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