“Thrilling to witness”

Shemekia Copeland returns to Alligator Records with an album that kicks some serious ass. Outskirts of Love is like going to church and a speakeasy at the same time.

My first encounter with Ms. Copeland was when I saw her open for Buddy Guy in Edmonton in early 2006, and I’ve been a fan ever since. As singers go she’s robust and soulful, getting her songs (and those of others) across like she believes every word she is singing […]

These songs and the way Shemekia interprets them have miles of depth, it’s almost as if she has no choice but to do this with her life- and that’s thrilling to witness. […]

If you want to hear true greatness, put on Outskirts Of Love right now and thank me later.

By John The Rock Doctor Kereiff, Gonzoonline (Canada).

Read the full review on Gonzoonline.