REVIEW - Shemekia Copeland - Uncivil War

Shemekia Copeland - Uncivil War As the daughter of legendary Texas Bluesman Johnny Copeland, Ms. Copelands Blues Creds are immpecable.However, in Uncivil War, her 2020 release, she shows she is much more than a one trick pony. She covers everything from blues to gospel to bluegrass and even a Stones classic given her own personal stamp. The Albums Title Track has that old timey bluegrass feel to it, while Walk Until I ride is straight up Gospel and her cover of Under My Thumb is straight out of Motown. All in All Ms. Copeland proves with this Album that she is not just a Blues vocalist even though that's where her pedigree lies. She is a vocalist similar to Billie Holiday or Etta James who can sing the dictionary to you and make you glad she did. If you are looking for a straight up Blues album you'd be better served with one of her earlier releases like Outskirts of Love or the 2000 release Wicked, but if you want a show stopping vocal performance across a range of genres this is the album for you.