Copeland

Aaron Marsh (vocals/guitar), James Likeness (bass), Bryan Laurenson (guitars), and Jon Bucklew (drums, formerly of Christian rockers Denison Marrs) are the members of Copeland. The earnest-sounding alternative rock band came together in Marsh's home state of Florida in 2000. Maryland native Laurenson and original drummer Rusty Fuller were added to the lineup just in time for the recording of Copeland's first release. Produced by Matt Goldman, the split EP release with Pacifico was issued in 2001. A year later, the band signed with the SoCal indie imprint, The Militia Group, and relocated to Atlanta to begin making its first proper studio effort. Bucklew stepped in to replace Fuller (who later went on to join the Beautiful Mistake) and Goldman signed on as producer for the emotionally driven punk-pop stylings of Beneath Medicine Tree (2003). Atlanta producer, Matt Goldman engineered Copeland’s first release in late 2000. This split EP with glam pop band Pacifico, not only earned Copeland some music industry attention, but also their first national audience in the form of a half dozen small East Coast US tours. For that first year, the band excitedly played in any venue that would have them, for whoever wanted to listen. This deep appreciation for their supporters has stuck with them as they’ve begun to see bigger tours.

Track listings

No One Really Wins
Choose The One Who Loves You More
Pin Your Wings
Sleep
Kite
Don't Slow Down
Love Is A Fast Song
You Have My Attention
You Love To Sing
Hold Nothing Back

"Pin Your Wings"

Hey Amanda
Where'd you find these crazy boys this time?
They say you're pretty but you don't think they're right.
Hey Amanda
While you're staring at your telephone tonight
do you feel like turning it off, turning off all of the lights?
Pin your wings down
if it's over now
Pin your wings down
just take a chance somehow
Hey Amanda
who just stole your heart away this time?
And when you're crying on your bed does he help keep you alive?
Pin your wings down
if it's all over now
Pin your wings down
just take a chance somehow
I'll take the blame if you take me home now
Cause' there's no place left for trust in all this pain
And you know when it rains in this town I get washed away
Without a sound
So pin my wings down
If it's over
If it's over now
If it's over
If it's over now
You pin your wings down
if it's over now
Pin your wings down
just take a chance somehow
Pin your wings down
if it's over now
Pin your wings down
just take a chance somehow

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