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Lemar | Format: Audio CD
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It took eight long years of solidifying his sultry vocals and songwriting before London R&B artist Lemar could get his first record deal. The BMG Records deal only produced one single, "Got Me Saying (Ooh)," before it was rescinded. Nonetheless, Lemar's climb to fame commenced with his successful run on the U.K. reality TV show Fame Academy, where he won third place in… Read more in Amazon's Lemar Store

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  • Audio CD (25 April 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Epic
  • ASIN: B0007WRTC8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 293,734 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Time to Grow is the follow-up to Lemar’s stunning UK-Soul debut, Dedicated. It features some more personal lyrics than his previous effort and some great cover versions like the live favourite, "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by the Darkness.

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Time to Grow is the follow-up to Lemar’s stunning UK-Soul debut, Dedicated. It features some more personal lyrics than his previous effort and some great cover versions like the live favourite, "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by the Darkness.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By V. Ryan
Format:Audio CD
"The ooh the ahh the ooh, the sounds of the birds and the bees bringing you too your knees"

Thats what Lemar gave us lyrically from his first album on the track "Dance (with u)". I was quite unimpressed. But how the man as a singer and song writer has improved.

"Time to Grow" is just excellent. A UK artist bringing out this quality is not often found but Lemar has proved that he is the UK's premier soul singer and on this evidence he cannot be touched.

The opening track "Soulman" is a throwback to the 70's and Lemar has a point to make, which is that no matter what he is portrayed as, he is a soul singer first and formost. And for this soul music lover this track is heaven.
"Better Than This" is just a beautiful track. No doubt this will be a single. His voice is smooth, the tune is seductive and it don't get better than this! This is real quiality RnB/Soul which has the crossover appeal yet stays in the classic soul mode.
"I Don't Mind" is a continuation from track two but slightly more upbeat.

Track four is "What If?". I would identify this as one of the weaker tracks. Although the album is filled with so many great tracks I might be being a bit harsh. His voice again is just superb.
"Call Me Daddy" is a cool track. Bit more of a story in this one. This is one of the tracks where you can see his development as a songwriter. Hes looking at situations and telling his story in a way that will connect to his listeners.

Track six is the first single "If There's any justice" which most of you would have heard by now. Sounds like a throwback to the motown era. Its a great track. Loved it when I first heard it. Still love it now.
"Don't Give it Up" is track 7. Im totally in love with this song. Its got that 90's rnb feel. Its just amazing. Another canidate for a single. Is soulful, funky and simply excellent. Check this track out.

Track 8 is the title track "Time To Grow". Not really feeling this one yet. Voice is great as usual but ill have to keep listening to this one.

My Fave track on the album is track 9. "Complicated Cupid" Already a candidate for rnb track of 2005. Its just amazing. The melody and music arrangement make it so catchy. I love it. Buy this album just for this track!
Brian Mcknight leds his songwriting talent on track 10 with "Maybe Just Maybe". A relationship theme which will connect with many. A magnificant song.

"Feels Right" is track 11. Its more gospel driven in terms of its music and melody. Nice to see a change in style. Its a real swayer.
Track 12 is "All I ever do my boo part II". On this first album part one was included which was one of few highlights from his debut set. This again is a great track where lemar demonstrates a more american rnb side.

Track 13 is the bonus track which is Lemars version of the Darkness "I believe in a thing called love" in which he includes portions of Marvin Gaye's "Whats Going on" and Kaci & Jo Jo's "All My Life". A fusion of everything included. A great take on a song which you would have never thought it could sound like.

Overall
Lemar has proved to me that he can give the world some quality material. This album suprised me as I was not that impressed with the debut. He is the Uk'S premier Soul Man. And Long may it continue.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Admittedly, I was one of the sceptics. His debut album was just Ok. Average. Not bad. This.. well I didn't expect too much from this one. What a pleasant surprise therefore to encounter what instantly became for me, absolutely the best SOUL album I've heard in years. The album title is apt. Not only has his content matured, but his voice seems inextricably melded to the lyrics and melody - Call me Daddy a case in point. Kudos too to the folks in production. It must have been hard to resist the urge to overcook things, what with the vocal gymnastics Lemar can display. They did their work with aplomb. The song writers couldn't have found a better vocal outlet. Diane Warren needs to make a call to Mr Lemar's people!
Lemar, if you read this, very well done. On any level, this is without doubt the best SOUL and RnB album pn the planet right now. Now go and smack people on billboard!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great 2 Dec 2004
Format:Audio CD
I have followed Lemar since Fame Academy, he is brill. I thought his first album was ok, but then I eagerly waited for his second, and I wasn't dissapointed.
I listened to it the first day it was realesed and I thought it was average, but then I listened to it many more times, and then I really got the true sound of Lemar!
My favourite tracks are Soul man(release it Lemar!) If theres any justice( my favourite track) and Call me Daddy( its a sad but moving)
One of the best album of the year!
Brilliant and moving
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lemar - Time To Grow
Lemar's second album is very good! It's alot more mature than his first album. The songs cover a wide range of topics. Read more
Published on 1 May 2005 by Vicky
He has Grown
First track of this album was a good introduction to what I believe is a competent, steady album. I just love it and I get the feeling Lemar is in no rush to deliver an amazing... Read more
Published on 5 April 2005 by Jackstarliner
This album is fairly average.
This album is fairly average. Yes Lemar has a good voice and is a good looking guy but the songs are pretty much all the same, all slow ballads. Read more
Published on 1 April 2005 by L. T. Whitehall
Sweetest album of the year
Lemar has proved that he is a music sensation! There isn't a single weak track on the album. buy it now and support Lemar!
Published on 24 Mar 2005 by "arnie2005"
he looks like my love,--rober...
i wanna my pic of my friend ,but he don't give me,so have to look Lemar's...and i don't think my Rober.. me... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2005 by lily
what an album!!!!
lemar's first album was pure class but this album is even better than the first the song are great and vocally he has upped his game massively

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Published on 16 Jan 2005 by "pinky2005"
GhettoFantabulous
Lemar's follow up album to 'Dedicated' is top notch, best in the west. If your into Lemar the tracks will flow like no mans business. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2005 by Mr. R. C. Dasan
Simply Superb Soul!
Being a big Lemar fan I had great expectations of this album and was not disappointed. This album sounds different from the debut album Dedicated, it is more soulful and although... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2005
He's album lacked soul
We all know Lemar was the best thing to come out of Fame Academy, and has been extremley successful. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2004 by L. T. Whitehall
Pretty good, but not a masterpiece
I love Lemars voice, and I love the way he's gone more down the soul route this time, but it lacks a bit of energy for me. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2004 by RJBW
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