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Drifting away from Cope and trying to get back
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Howburn Digger
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Re: Drifting away from Cope and trying to get back
Jan 18, 2020, 17:52
Forty years have told me that it is difficult to top "Poppies" or "Treason" but I've stuck it out since. I loved the first two solo lps - then the 2 car garage band phase kinda waned a little for me - but the triumvirate of Peggy/ Jehovahkill and Autogeddon securely nailed The Drude forever in the way that "Poppies" and "Treason" had.
I've kept up with most of Mr Cope's work since, with only everyday budgetary restraints and family distractions causing me to skip a few. I've always found a few gems on each album which is a good thing. I also like how Cope's consistent artisan approach means what comes out - is what he is content with. The Trip Advizer compilation is very, very good to my ears.

I also like how his old keyboard (the Casio MT40 he bought off Balfey for £40) still pops up in songs. A bit like an old familiar pal, or as Jason Molina described so sweetly
"The constellations and Comiskey's lights
Two old friends in the night
Who always knew they would if they could
Meet one last time in the old neighbourhood."

I say, you can't love everything, but find what you like. Keep digging The Drude.
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