Lemon
Changing Into Me
© 2005 Roger Smith (783707104607)
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LEMON conjures the legendary vocal virtuosity Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and the emotional epicenter of 70's soul; poured over a bedrock of modern, radio-savvy R&B production, and held together by songcraft of the singer/songwriter era.
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"Changing Into Me" is a collection of songs which speaks to the transformation into adulthood -- that inflection point in our life's progress when we substantially embody the attitudes, philosophies, and viewpoints that will constitute how we ultimately come to be known, and remembered, as a person -- the particular person in this case is me. I am most interested in universal themes of maturity -- love, success, integrity, loss, loyalty, commitment, improvement through experience. I believe these songs explore, and ultimately reveal, my perspective on these issues, how I choose to experience and learn from them, and how they ultimately shape the way I look at my life. I very much hope they will resonate with you in a meaningful way."
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LEMON is the result of the pairing of New York vocalist and songwriter Roger Smith, and Danish production guru Thor Madsen. Together they have crafted a sound which evokes the legendary soul virtuosity of the likes of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and the expansive sound of 70's Motown, laid over modern R&B production, and held together by mature, intelligent songcraft. "I'm a songwriter, and I pay obsessive attention to melody, form, arrangement and lyric," says Smith. "Production value is key, but like a movie with special effects masquerading as the plot, it can leave you emotionless, and it definitely won't guarantee longevity. This is what I love about great pop of the last 30 years, it sounds as relevant today as it did the day it was recorded."
Central to the duo's sound is the vocal prowess of Smith. "I grew up on a collection of artists and groups where great vocals were just par for the course. People like Mick Hucknall of Simply Red, or Freddy Mercury of Queen, or George Michael. These were people who could ply an audience's emotions with the finesse of their voices, and their vocal talent allowed them to do nearly any kind of material, or at least incorporate any kind of material. That's what makes it interesting to me." True to form, LEMON's material incorporates pop, soul, dance, jazz, and rock, into a hybrid which is at once artistically credible and infectious for radio.
"It's encouraging to see the extraordinary success of a Norah Jones, or a John Mayer. It tends to make me believe that melodic, song-based pop can find an audience, regardless of trend, or corporate radio's chokehold on what new music sees the light of day. Something that sounds beautiful and fills the soul is never pedestrian or out of style."
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Changing Into Me
author: Ruthie BeardmoreLove it, love it, love it!!!! Introduced by an approach from Lemon themselves on MYSPACE - delighted to have accepted them as a friend because they have a really fresh & happy sound. I just cannot stop listening!!! May they go from strength to strength. Cannot wait for the new CD due out shortly - it too will be a must have!!!
Mellow Meditation
author: PearlRainbowsLemon found me on myspace, seduced me with music, released my stress and put a little spring in my step.... No, I am not exaggerating!
FANTABULOUS!
author: FunkyButtChanging Into Me is a must have for every funky, soul- loving music collector.
Excellent CD with a rock-funk groove that you've got to check out!
author: RadioIndy.com staffExcellent CD with an original funk-rock groove that you'll love. The very melodic and smooth vocals, combined with excellent musicianship and a professional, unique production bring this CD to life. If you like the vocals of Simply Red or Brian Ferry, or good new music with an original sound and a strong groove that'll remind you of the Motown sound, then you've got to check out this CD.
Excellent CD with a rock-funk groove that you've got to check out!
author: RadioIndy.com staffExcellent CD with an original funk-rock groove that you'll love. The very melodic and smooth vocals, combined with excellent musicianship and a professional, unique production bring this CD to life. If you like the vocals of Simply Red or Brian Ferry, or good new music with an original sound and a strong groove that'll remind you of the Motown sound, then you've got to check out this CD.
I gave 5 as rating but really want to give 20 !
author: HelenWhat can be said, what word to use to describe the songs ? My favorite one is "Has anyone seen my baby"...just listen and your in Heaven ! And Heaven cannot be rated...
i just love that song:"one night stand"
author: rosina lum / rita ann secreasethe best baby-making music,i've ever heard! you can dance the lambada to these tunes! ladies,take out those sexy outfits,and get your men ready for some dirty dancing,to these songs! peace!
Excellent
author: Ava of FindingYourMusicThe music, song writing, presentation & recording are all excellent. Music is upbeat funky, Rythem & Blues. Very Downtown. We Choose the music of Changing into me and featured it on our Radio Show "Finding Your Music".
how damn fine this album truly is
author: J-Sin, Smother.netFunk rock that ups the notch on groove and lets the bass do the talking. That’s what sums up Lemon’s “Changing Into Me” album best. Each song gets a peppering of blithely mixed beats and rhythms that give it a sort of R&B vibe without sounding like anywhere near the fodder that gets passed off as urban contemporary these days. You’ll find yourself snapping your fingers in time and nodding along, then you realize how damn fine this album truly is.
Love It!!
author: LauraAbsolutely love this CD!! It is just what the music industry needs at this time. I personally get tired of listening to all the same style of music these days. Changing Into Me by Lemon is refreshing and loved by this listener.
Never heard anything like this before
author: CarlaThe music is so different. I'm sick of hip-hop and not having anything good to listen to in the Pop arena. I found this music on c/net and the lead singer is unbelievable and amazing. His voice is so strong and rich and the songs are terrific. It's about time.