Album Notes

From Lesley's second album, The title track from Lesley's second album Inside, was chosen second place winner "100% music song competition" in France 2008. This song was also picked TOP 5 finalist in the international “Song of the Year” songwriting competition, and the international “Songwriters Universe” songwriting competition 2007. Jezebel, from the same album, was picked Top 5 finalist in the Great American Songwriting Contest 2007. Lesley is a musician of depth and quality. A strong guitar player, vocalist, and arranger, she also produced her second album. Lesley's unique sound could be well described as pop, jazz grounded in acoustic roots.

Lesley toured the Netherlands twice last year, and was Presented by The Amsterdam Songwriters Guild, and Den Haag Songwriters Guild for special concert events. She toured in the Netherlands and Germany October 2008. The next tour in the Netherlands and Germany is starting May 2009. Lesley is a member of SOCAN and The Guild of International Songwriters Composers.

Media Quotes for album Inside (BlueSong records 2007):

"You know that feeling you get from biting into dark chocolate, being torn between guilt and unadulterated pleasure? That’s what this second release is all about by Toronto singer-songwriter Lesley Young." ....irresistible old school tunes that boast sturdy hooks, sparse but tasteful accompaniment and a cool, clear voice that cuts through the typical tortured, “chip on my shoulder” singer-songwriter syndrome as a buoyant, uplifting alternative. The star of the show is Young’s crystalline vocal tone and soft, breathy asides..." Eric Thom, Exclaim Magazine/ issue October 2007(Toronto, Canada)

"Cabbagetown resident Lesley Young has no problem baring her soul for all to hear, and that honesty has led to new heights of success". Justin Skinner, City Centre/The Mirror 2007(Toronto, Canada)

"As well her acoustic guitar skills, her vocal and songwriting capabilities are first-class....The CD is superbly recorded and certainly will impress a wide audience which is a wonderful journey from the inside." Henk te Veldhuis, BRIDGE GUITAR REVIEWS issue May/June 2008 (Netherlands)