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Angels Undercover

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I knew him very recently and soon charmed by his songs.He "beats" each key of piano with whole body,Very Impressive voice with earnestness,I was so impressed a kind of feeling I never felt,and,waiting his next step,this e.p.

till now,most of his songs I listened was sang with his piano only. this time,with all great arrangement,all songs are still keeping original version's acute sence,and also excellent.
I recommend to listen whole e.p.These 5 songs are like a wave,feeling them once was,great pleasure for me.and,I like Angelsundercover the most,so painful,and also.so beautiful.Only one thing I feel about his age is,he has long way to go.I am looking for to see how he continue his journey.His first one step in major scene is so great.
--(I couldn't buy MP3 here,cause I am International customer.but already I could ordered directly from Warner bros.)

Josiah Leming draws you into his world with his heartfelt lyrics and haunting melodies. Buy the whole EP -- you won't be disappointed! All five of the songs on his debut EP are great; it would be hard to choose a favorite.

1. Arctic Outcry Wind - This song captures the heady impatience and impulsivity of youth wrapped up in a catchy tune that you can't get out of your head: "I feel emotional, irrational, unbreakable, impossible to please ..."

2. Angels Undercover - This is a song that will haunt you. It's an intensively personal, yet somehow universal, glimpse into the world of his youth: "Take me to the church where my father and my mother / prayed for me and my dear brother / while the angels, undercover, cursed our names ..."

3. TheySay - Beginning with a desperation to get out "this town", it ends on a triumphantly defiant note: "I was thinkin' about movin' west / or getting lost in a wilderness ..."

4. This Cigar - This is the anthem of a young man: "In all my efforts I've committed treason / For chasing dreams that are changing like the seasons ..."

5. To Run - Here's a bittersweet look at the end of a relationship: "My voice was all she heard / Sentences filled with empty words ..."

This EP is only a taste of what will most likely be one of the top Alternative albums of 09. Josiah Leming has the passion to carry himself into musical greatness. From the moment I heard him singing on American Idol, I along with thousands of other people knew that he had natural talent. My only concern was if whether or not he had enough maturity to handle success. That is yet to be seen, as his first album has yet to be released. As long as this wonderfully talent kid from Tennessee can keep his head on the level, he is bound for success.

The lyrical beauty in his songs, mixed in with passionate vocals adds up to reveal an EP and most definitely an album worthy of awards. Hopefully when his album is released later this year, critics and people around the world will recognize this great talent.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Josiah Leming has so much amazing music that isn't on this ep. I can't wait for the cd , and the next one , and the next one.
I've heard some of his new songs at live performances and I hope he will be including them on the cd.
I LOVE this kid!!!

I remember seeing this kid on the American Idol tryouts and had wished that he had made it further into the selection process. This CD is very professionally done, and gives those who wish they could of heard more of Josiah a chance to do just that.

It was apparent from the start that Josiah was not Idol material. Which isn't a bad thing. He showed this from the moment he auditioned using his own song. A lot of Idol winners and non-winners fall flat in the music industry because they are incapable of writing their own songs. This creates a falseness in sound and feeling, regardless of how immaculate the voice. Josiah, on "Angels Undercover," brings the true essence of a musician to the tracks. Provocative lyrics, a personalized delivery, the ability to capture high notes and loud notes. "They Say" is the only track I rarely listen to. As for the others, I can play them over and over again. I am sincerely hoping that Josiah drops a full album! As he ages, his music will only get better. He has the potential to be as big of a musician as anyone ever has! You'll see.

Wow, this was way better than I thought it would be!! All I can say is American Idol really missed out when they sent this kid home. Angels Undercover is awesome, I can't wait to hear more from Leming in the future!

Don't be left out of witnessing the debut of a musical genius. I'm not a critic so I'll just say I love Josiah's melodies, lyrics, his voice, and his passion. Truly haunting in the best way. I've been a music fan for *ahem* 50+ years so it's not as though I'm easily impressed.

I have followed Josiah's music since he was on American Idol. He has a wonderful voice and very talented on the piano. His music is original and I am waiting for more....

I have known him for awhile now. I saw him play open mic nights at hole in the walls and I love his music now just the same. He has so much passion when he performs and I wish him nothing but the best!