It has been a while since I've reviewed any albums, and there has been some very good music released in the past few months. However, the above picture is from Saturday night, March 13th - Copeland's farewell show in Pontiac, MI. This was my third time seeing Copeland live and it was their best performance. Aaron Marsh, the frontman of Copeland, amazes me each time I see him perform. The range and quality of his vocals are, in my opinion, unparalleled among the indie-rock/pop genre. While many indie-rock bands became notorious for their compromised quality of vocals, Copeland stood apart.
The setlist contained a variety of songs from their first album released in 2000 all the way to their newest release from 2009. Personally, the highlight of the show was hearing "When Paula Sparks" and seamlessly transitioning into "California" (with a slight twist). The Crofoot in Pontiac was packed full as fans watched from above and below as Copeland said goodbye to Michigan. Many have never heard of the florida based group, but their following was made apparent that night as the crowd provided backup vocals (and took the lead twice) throughout the brief, two minute "Brightest".
Few bands today are able to create such an endearing sound as Copeland. They're honesty and passion are littered over each of their albums, but they still are able to rock out and get your pulse racing. There is no doubt that they will be missed, but fans will be eagerly anticipating new projects to come from each of the members.
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