Lemon - A Return to Great Pop Soul Music
By bandweblogs on Nov 2, 2006 in Bands, Music, Press Releases | Tags: Music, New York, Pop, Soul
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Combining the soulful ache of Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall with the sultry falsetto of Smokey Robinson, Lemon resurrects the plaintive longing and raw sexuality of vintage R&B with the synthesized rhythms of ’80s modern rock.
A duo consisting of vocalist Roger Smith and multi-instrumentalist Thor Madsen, the New York-based Lemon generates body heat from their funky, sweltering grooves. The propulsive “Ain’t Coming Back” recalls Peter Gabriel in his mid-’80s prime as Smith’s deeply emotional and urgent vocals fuel Madsen’s grinding keyboards while “One Night Stand” is reminiscent of Prince’s midnight eroticism.
Lemon’s video for “Ain’t Coming Back”
Eschewing the discordant noise and basement production of ’90s alternative rock, Lemon champion melody and clear, straightforward songwriting, utilizing modern technology to create evocative atmospherics with old-school pop hooks. If Motown had begun releasing albums in the 21st century, then Lemon would’ve been among their prime artists.
“The warmth of Smith’s singing is complemented beautifully by Madsen’s dreamy keyboard textures,” raved renowned U.K. Adam Harrington.
Take a taste of Lemon now.
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