Citizen Cope - The RainWater LP (Audio CD - 2010)

There was a time when rockers who incorporated hip-hop elements really stood out in the crowd. But these days, so many rockers live and breathe hip-hop that it comes as no surprise when someone brings an obvious hip-hop influence to an alternative rock foundation. Clarence Greenwood, aka Citizen Cope, is such an artist; hip-hop has always been a strong influence for the Brooklyn resident, and his hip-hop-ish inclinations don't let up a bit on The RainWater LP. Greenwood is a singer/songwriter, not a rapper. But from Greenwood's rhythmic leanings to his vocabulary, there is no overlooking the hip-hop sensibilities that assert themselves on introspective tracks. Greenwood's albums have tended to be melancholy and bluesy, and The RainWater LP is no exception. But while The RainWater LP isn't a stylistic departure from previous Citizen Cope releases, the good news is that it is one of Greenwood's more consistent efforts.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed

TRACK LISTING

1 Keep Askin'
2 Healing Hands
3 I Couldn't Explain Why
4 Lifeline
5 Off the Ground
6 Jericho
7 The Newspaper
8 A Father's Son
9 Lifeline Barefeet Version / Version
10 Keep Askin' Acoustic / Version