With ‘Let It Out!’, Lemon has created a modern, multi-layered track that counters the gravity of ecological and personal transgressions with an almost defiantly cheerful energy, whereby the band does not succumb to banal optimism, but rather musically explores the ambivalence between guilt and the urge to escape. Instead of simplistic messages, they weave a dense Nedchester-inspired groove, to which the congas add a warm, organic texture, inviting both dancing and reflection. The guest vocalist performs confidently in this soundscape, her soulful, refined voice setting accents that convey melancholy and new beginnings in the same breath, making the hook the emotional linchpin of the song. The production balances retro references and contemporary tightness in such a way that the number should work just as well live as it does when listened to on headphones in the afternoon, when you want to soak up a little sun so as not to collapse under the weight of the world. Lemon demonstrate their flair for the interplay of groove, texture and attitude here; they combine stadium-ready energy with intricate arrangements, making the message of letting go without giving up effective because it sounds experienced rather than taught. In short: a bittersweet, danceable song that lingers and whets the appetite for the next show.

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