Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Laughter In Summer (2026)
I respect what this album represents more than I connect with it as a record. The emotional weight is undeniable — you can hear the history, the vulnerability, the lived-in presence in Glenn-Copeland’s voice — but musically it stays very gentle, almost too careful. The live-off-the-floor warmth gives it authenticity, yet it also limits contrast. I kept waiting for a moment that would lift or fracture the calm, something that would transform the intimacy into tension or transcendence. Instead, it remains consistently tender. Admirable, sincere, and human — but for me, slightly static.
Pros
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Emotional authenticity – The vulnerability feels real, not performed.
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Organic recording approach – Live ensemble and choir textures create warmth and human grain.
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Clear artistic intent – The spiritual and reflective tone is cohesive throughout.
Cons
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Limited dynamic range – Few peaks or dramatic turns; mood remains steady.
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Low replay pull – Once absorbed, it doesn’t strongly demand return listens.
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Understated arrangements – The restraint sometimes reads as musically slight rather than minimal by design.
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Country: US/Canada
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 97th / 126
Highlight: Laughter In Summer
Made me think of:
Joanna Newsom
Laura Nyro
Cate Le Bon
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