Search - Drew Copeland :: No Regrets

A Very Pleasant Surprise!

Kenneth E. Haynes | Snellville, GA USA | 02/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am in the music store last week and I notice a member of Sister Hazel has a solo album. I'm thinking that Drew didn't write much stuff for the Sister Hazel's Lift album, so how good could his album be. Sister Hazel is "THE Southern Rock band" and I have appreciated their honest straightforward music for years, so I look at the Drew Copeland CD and decide I've still got to have it. I pluck down my cash and off I go. Popped it in the CD player and WOW! Great stuff, Drew. From the opening cut to number 11, this is great songwriting, great music and he can even sing. It doesn't sound like Sister Hazel. It is more melodic and very well written. Drew has pulled off this solo gig with passion, honesty and the ability to still have a little fun. My South is one of my favorite cuts as it showcases Drew's songwriting talent and maturity as well as being proud of his heritage. Not a throw away cut on the whole CD. If you don't own this one already, you are missing a great artist in the prime of his musical life. Hoping there will be a few more cuts of Drew's on the next Hazel album. Maybe a two CD set with Ken and the band's songs on one and Mr. Copeland and the band's on the other. The first five star CD I've heard this year!"

Excellent Album

Andrew M. Riehle | Northern Minnesota | 07/05/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"First off, as a HUGE Sister Hazel fan, I had to buy this CD. And boy am I glad I did. As a musician myself and a bit of a studio and production dabbler, I must say that the production on this CD is top notch, which I have a bad habit of making that the first thing that I listen for on a CD. But once the CD made it past that level, we move on to musical and lyrical content and quality. The difference between this album and all of SisHaz's other albums is this one used studio session musicians. Seasoned pros who breathe most of their air from inside a studio, contrary to all of SisHaz's CD's where they spend most of their time writing and touring. Not saying that is bad, but it gives it a completely different feel and sound. Anyways, I would have to say that the entire CD is flawless except for the song "Under Construction." I think it is kind of cheesy and seems to be just a filler to put the song count at 11. Track fav's are 1,6 and 11, but it was a difficult decision as all songs (except the forementioned) are excellent. If you are a Sister Hazel fan, or just a good melodic, deep lyric fan, pick this one up."

Great Work

Chris Guzsaly | Mt. Holly, NJ, USA | 01/19/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From track 1 to 11 all the songs are great. You got your nice love ballads like "Right one for Me" and "I'm Fine" to the more Sister Hazel sounding type songs like "My South" to other rock songs like "Once Again" and "It wont Matter", this is a great mix of songs and really showcases Drew Copeland's writing and singing tallents and that he can venture off and still have great success without the band, i love Sister Hazel you guys rock.....DREWWWWWWW"