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The Ones Ahead

Beverly Glenn-Copeland

The Ones Ahead

First full-length release of new music from the Canadian-American singer-songwriter in nineteen years

ADM rating[?]

7.8

Label
Transgressive
UK Release date
28/07/2023
US Release date
28/07/2023
  1. 9.0 |   Uncut

    Throughout all nine songs, Glenn-Copeland's voice seems to exist on the eternal plane, powerful and vulnerable in equal measure, an elder sharing his knowledge in stirring sonic form. Print edition only

  2. 9.0 |   Northern Transmissions

    A consummate composer and performer, it is one of the best albums I’ve heard in years
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  3. 8.0 |   Spectrum Culture

    He’s created a balm to ease the pain of the future, while frequently standing in defiance of that pain affecting us in the present
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  4. 8.0 |   Crack

    With vocals as consistently stirring as his, there is no need for reissues and remastering – it’s clear that Glenn-Copeland has plenty more to say, and here’s hoping we will continue to hear whatever that may be
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  5. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    He’s a treasure in no need of rediscovery any more
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  6. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Warbling soul, classical lieder, No Other's stage-musical rapture, the title track's echo of Copeland's 1986 New-Age-synth album Keyboard Fantasies - all united by his seemingly unshakeable belief in humanity. Print edition only

  7. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    Beverly Glenn-Copeland's latest effort draws from a diverse range of musical avenues, from American jazz and Irish fiddle songs all the way to traditional West African drumming
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  8. 8.0 |   Pitchfork

    The Canadian composer’s first new material since the 2016 rediscovery of his 1986 LP Keyboard Fantasies is a joyous, hope-filled showcase of his singular voice and healing vision
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  9. 6.0 |   All Music

    It's impossible to find fault with his optimism, and the songs' messages clearly resonate
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