Copeland’s sophomore full-length, 2005’s In Motion proved that sappy songwriting could still be absolutely gripping. It was dynamic and emotionally devastating, with the band sounding worlds more sincere than their piano-pop counterparts and more determined than its second and third-rate followers. 2006’s quick followup, Eat, Sleep, Repeat wasn’t quite as memorable, but the band seemed resolute to avoid pigeonholing, lettings hints of everything from atmospheric post-rock to mid-century jazz infect the songs to pleasing success. [more]