Beneath Medicine Tree

Last updated

Beneath Medicine Tree
Beneaththemedicinetree.JPG
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 25, 2003
RecordedNovember 4, 2002 – January 1, 2003
Genre Alternative rock, emo, indie rock [1]
Length44:14
Label The Militia Group
Producer Matt Goldman and Copeland
Copeland chronology
Copeland/Pacifico
(2001)
Beneath Medicine Tree
(2003)
The Pale/Copeland Split EP
(2004)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Punknews.orgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]

Beneath Medicine Tree is the first full-length album from Copeland. Beneath Medicine Tree features a heavy medical theme. Aaron Marsh admits that the lyrics in this album were inspired by the hospitalization of his girlfriend and the death of his grandmother. The album booklet includes photographs by then-bassist James Likeness of hospital scenes. [2] Marsh cites that, "With Beneath Medicine Tree, I wanted to make a record that moves people, while with In Motion, I wanted to make a record that makes people move." [3]

Vulture.com described "When Paula Sparks" as the emo centerpiece of the album, "being one of [the emo genre's] deepest and richest examinations of grief." [4]

Track listing

  1. "Brightest" – 2:05
  2. "Testing the Strong Ones" – 3:36
  3. "Priceless (For Eleanor)" – 4:50
  4. "Take Care" – 4:10
  5. "When Paula Sparks" – 4:54
  6. "California" – 5:26
  7. "She Changes Your Mind" – 3:48
  8. "There Cannot be a Close Second" – 3:38
  9. "Coffee" – 4:46
  10. "Walking Downtown" – 3:06
  11. "When Finally Set Free" – 3:55

The title track, "Beneath Medicine Tree", was not included in the final release of this album, but was instead re-written and released as "Love Is a Fast Song" on their second album, In Motion .[ citation needed ]

Related Research Articles

<i>Full Collapse</i> 2001 studio album by Thursday

Full Collapse is the second studio album by American post-hardcore band Thursday. It was released on April 10, 2001, through Victory Records, to whom the band signed after leaving Eyeball Records. With the addition of guitarist Steve Pedulla, recording sessions for the album were held in November 2000 at Big Blue Meenie Recording Studios in Jersey City. Sal Villanueva, who served as the producer, the production team and members of different bands contributed additional instrumentation to the recordings. Full Collapse is considered a post-hardcore and screamo album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jawbreaker (band)</span> American punk rock band

Jawbreaker is an American punk rock band that was active from 1986 to 1996, and again since 2017. The band is considered to be extremely influential to the 1990s emo and punk genre with their "poetic take on hardcore." Their influence on the punk scene has led some critics to label Jawbreaker as the best punk rock band of the 1990s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Promise Ring</span> American rock band

The Promise Ring was an American rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that is recognized as part of the second wave of emo. Among various other EPs and singles, the band released four studio albums during their initial run: 30° Everywhere (1996), Nothing Feels Good (1997), Very Emergency (1999), and Wood/Water (2002). Their first two albums solidified their place among the emo scene; their third effort shifted toward pop music, while their final record was much more experimental in nature. The band initially broke up in 2002 and has reunited sporadically since then to perform live, but no new material from the band has since been released. They were last active for a live performance in 2016.

<i>Bleed American</i> 2001 studio album by Jimmy Eat World

Bleed American is the fourth studio album by American rock band Jimmy Eat World, released on July 24, 2001, by DreamWorks Records. The album was re-released as Jimmy Eat World following the September 11 attacks; that name remained until 2008, when it was re-released with its original title returned.

<i>Tell All Your Friends</i> 2002 studio album by Taking Back Sunday

Tell All Your Friends is the debut studio album by American rock band Taking Back Sunday, released on March 26, 2002, through Victory Records. Forming in 1999, the group underwent several lineup changes before settling on vocalist Adam Lazzara, guitarist and vocalist John Nolan, guitarist Eddie Reyes, bassist Shaun Cooper, and drummer Mark O'Connell. Taking Back Sunday released a five-song demo in early 2001, after which they toured the United States for most of the year. They rented a room in Lindenhurst, New York, where they wrote and demoed songs. In December 2001, the band signed with Victory Records; they began recording their debut album with producer Sal Villanueva at Big Blue Meenie Recording Studio in New Jersey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Copeland (band)</span> American rock band

Copeland is an American rock band formed in 2001 by the singer, pianist Aaron Marsh with his friend, the bass guitarist and backing vocalist James Likeness, in Lakeland, Florida.

<i>Stay What You Are</i> 2001 studio album by Saves the Day

Stay What You Are is the third studio album from American rock band Saves the Day, released in 2001. The album received positive reviews from critics at the time of its release and remains an influential album in the emo and pop punk genres. It has been described as "channel[ling] the thrill of the pop punk, the intellect of indie rock, and the raw emotion of emo all at once." Lead single "At Your Funeral" charted in the United Kingdom and Scotland.

Matchbook Romance was an American emo band from Poughkeepsie, New York and was formed in 1997. They were signed to Epitaph Records. They released two full-length albums and one EP. Their EP, West for Wishing, released in 2003 was their first recorded album during their time on Epitaph; their full-length debut album, Stories and Alibis, was recorded in the same year.

<i>Based on a True Story</i> (The Starting Line album) 2005 studio album by The Starting Line

Based on a True Story is the second studio album by American pop punk band the Starting Line. The group's label Drive-Thru Records had a distribution deal which allowed MCA Records to acquire their bands. After MCA Records was absorbed into Geffen Records in mid-2003, the band spent most of 2004 writing and demoing songs for their next album. Following pre-production in July 2004, the band began recording for Based on a True Story, finishing in September. The album was recorded at various studios in New York state and California. Separate sessions were produced by Tim O'Heir, Howard Benson and Eric Rachel.

<i>In Motion</i> (Copeland album) 2005 studio album by Copeland

In Motion is the second full-length album by the Lakeland, Florida-based band Copeland. It was released in 2005. The album includes a bonus disc of the Sony Connect Sessions with acoustic versions of "Don't Slow Down," "Pin Your Wings," "Take Care," and "Coffee," the latter two of which are taken from Beneath Medicine Tree.

<i>The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most</i> 2001 studio album by Dashboard Confessional

The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most is the second studio album by American rock band Dashboard Confessional, released on March 20, 2001, through Vagrant Records.

<i>Hello Bastards</i> 1995 studio album by Lifetime

Hello Bastards is the second full-length album by the punk rock band Lifetime. It was recorded at Trax East Studio in New Jersey, USA, during May and June 1995 and was released by Jade Tree Records on September 25, 1995. On February 20, 2010, No Idea Records re-released the album on 12" color vinyl.

<i>The Power of Failing</i> 1997 studio album by Mineral

The Power of Failing is the debut studio album from the Austin, Texas-based emo band Mineral. Released on January 28, 1997, The Power of Failing was made available on both LP and CD format and has since been acclaimed as an essential album from the 90s emo movement.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sweetness (Jimmy Eat World song)</span> 2002 single by Jimmy Eat World

"Sweetness" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in June 2002 as the third single from their 2001 album, Bleed American. It was originally written soon after the band finished recording Clarity but before the label had finally decided to release the album. However, "Lucky Denver Mint" became a surprise radio hit off of Clarity before the album was even released, driving the label to release Clarity before "Sweetness" could ever be added to its tracklisting. The band also played the song live many times during the Clarity tour, and a demo recording of it was included on the 2007 re-issue of Clarity.

<i>Do You Know Who You Are?</i> 1996 studio album by Texas Is the Reason

Do You Know Who You Are? is the first and only studio album by American rock band Texas Is the Reason. After finalizing their line-up, wrote and released their self-titled debut EP in late 1995. Following it, they began recording their debut album at Oz Studios in Baltimore, Maryland, co-producing it with Jawbox member J. Robbins. Preceded by an east coast tour with labelmates Gameface, Do You Know Who You Are? was released on April 30, 1996 through Revelation Records. It was promoted with a European tour with Samiam, two US tours, and a tour of Germany with Queerfish and Starmarket. Shortly after the Germany stint, the group broke up.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Marsh</span> American musician and record producer

Aaron Marsh is an American musician and record producer from Lakeland, Florida. He first gained prominence as the lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the Florida-based indie rock band Copeland, which formed in 2001. Marsh has since gone on to numerous production projects, co-producing his own band's studio albums usually along with either Matt Goldman or Aaron Sprinkle. Marsh also has worked as a film composer both in narrative film and in advertising. His credits include the 2013 film Worm, the 2014 film A Bottle's Odyssey, and the 2018 film Shed.

<i>Dressed Up & in Line</i> 2007 compilation album by Copeland

Dressed Up & In Line is a B-sides and rarities album by the band Copeland. It was released on November 20, 2007. The album consists of B-sides, rarities, acoustic recordings, and remixes. Aaron Marsh, lead vocalist and lyricist of the band, said, "Nearly all of [the songs] have been spruced up and re-mixed."

<i>The Positives</i> (album) 2009 studio album by Person L

The Positives is the second and final full-length studio album by American rock band Person L, released through Academy Fight Song on November 17, 2009.

<i>...Is a Real Boy</i> 2004 studio album by Say Anything

...Is a Real Boy is the second studio album by American rock band Say Anything, released on August 3, 2004.

Crash of Rhinos were an English emo band from Derby, England. They were signed to Topshelf Records, To Lose La Track and Big Scary Monsters.

References

  1. "Copeland". punknews.org. August 13, 2004. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Copeland - Beneath Medicine Tree (Staff review)". Punknews.org. March 25, 2003. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  3. "Copeland Biography at Starpulse.com". Starpulse.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  4. Ian Cohen; David Anthony; Nina Corcoran; Emma Garland; Brad Nelson (February 13, 2020). "The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time". Vulture.com. Vox Media . Retrieved February 15, 2020.