A remarkable album; compares favourably with the best of the singer/songwriter genre.

10 MP3 Songs
POP: Folky Pop, ROCK: Acoustic



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Lesley Young's second disc, Inside, is a powerful, even spiritual, cycle of songs about life at it's essence. This way to desire, betrayal, death, renewal. All are treated honestly; everything sung and played with fire and poetry. An ambitous and personal listen taking the sophistication and commitment of Lesley's first disc Symphony for Two to new heights. Not one second is wasted. Everything is focused, immediate, intense, yet elegant, well-arranged, beautifully recorded.

At the time of writing, two tracks on Inside have been recognized by
international songwriting competitions: Inside, finalist, Song of the Year, Folk category, finalist, Songwriters Universe, Acoustic/Pop. Jezebel, finalist, 8th annual Great American Songwriting Contest.

A rich and satisfying listen, Inside builds perfectly from song to song. From the enticing warmth of the title track, through the powerful cadences of Give Me a Sign, the poignant retro country of Jezebel, cool groove of Time of My Life, celtic rock of River of Life, psychedelic ambience of Wait Until Darkness, to the moving and cinematic culmination of Deschenes Avenue, there is no mis-step. Lesley's guitar playing has never been better, and her vocals reach a new simplicity and power. A compelling listen from start to finish. Attractively packaged with a 16 page lyric booklet featuring photographs by renowned photographer Henk Van Kolk.

"Enjoying your CD . . .impressive. . . sounds bad, meaning very good." James Lowe, leader, The Electric Prunes, producer, Sparks.

"One of the most talented singer/songwriters I have heard in years. Could be the next Joni Mitchell without a doubt. Masters open tunings like I've rarely seen." Richard Fortin, producer, Liona Boyd, composer, Madame Mere.

âYou're quite wonderful... I wish you the best with your music. â Ande Rasmussen Editor and Publisher of www.SongWriterBlog.com Grammy Awards Governor http://www.grammy.com.

Fine Canadian talent supporting Lesley on Inside includes Kurt Swinghammer (Gingersnaps II), Maury Lafoy (Jann Arden, K-os), Shawn Eisenberg (Hunter/Ronson). Lesley wrote, produced and arranged. Associate/executive producer John McKay-Clements. Mixed by David Travers-Smith (Jane Siberry, Wailin' Jennies). Mastered by Peter J. Moore (Cowboy Junkies).