CD Burners 79: The Copeland Album That Should’ve Blown Up But Didn’t w/ Kyle Patrick
Oct 28, 2025
Kyle Patrick, the charismatic frontman of The Click Five, joins to explore Copeland's underappreciated album, In Motion. He reflects on how it shaped his musical journey and the emotional connection it holds for many. The discussion dives into the album's unique blend of pop and emo, as well as the factors that hindered its mainstream success despite its quality. Kyle shares touring tales and how Copeland influenced his vocal style, while also recommending contemporary artists that echo their innovative spirit.
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Discovery In A Wendy's Drive‑Thru
- Kyle Patrick first discovered Copeland's In Motion at the end of high school and it became the record that got him into the band.
- He remembers driving to gigs in a shitty car and listening to the album in Wendy's drive-thrus, tying the record to formative career memories.
Polished Pop Follow‑Up
- In Motion feels like a slightly more polished, pop‑leaning follow‑up to Beneath the Medicine Tree according to Kyle Patrick.
- The band intentionally aimed to keep emotion while making songs that made people move and dance.
Too Artful For The Scene?
- Morgan and Kyle suggest In Motion sometimes leaves the emo genre by taking bold, artful left turns and orchestral moments.
- Those artistic digressions may have limited its mainstream reach but deepened its appeal for some listeners.