Come On Feel The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads · 1993
54 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A breezy fusion of punk energy and melodic pop hooks that captures the essence of early '90s alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Into Your Arms — This track stands out for its memorable chorus and romantic lyrics, showcasing the band's ability to merge pop sensibility with an alternative edge.
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Big Gay Heart — An exploration of love and identity, this song combines jangly guitars with heartfelt lyrics, making it a quintessential representation of the band's sound during this era.
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Being Around — This brief but poignant track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and presence, delivering an emotional punch in under two minutes with its engaging melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting with catchy hooks but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Into Your Arms' and 'Big Gay Heart.'
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, punchy listening sessions
- late-night contemplative moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Come On Feel The Lemonheads was The Lemonheads' major label debut following their transition to Atlantic Records. This album marked a pivotal moment as it showcased the band's evolution from their earlier hardcore punk roots towards a more accessible power pop sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Posies· Teenage Fanclub· Matthew Sweet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Great Big NO 2:51
- 2 Into Your Arms 2:44
- 3 It’s About Time 2:41
- 4 Down About It 2:15
- 5 Paid to Smile 2:59
- 6 Big Gay Heart 4:37
- 7 Style 2:12
- 8 Rest Assured 2:32
- 9 Dawn Can’t Decide 2:19
- 10 I’ll Do It Anyway 3:34
- 11 Rick James Style 3:18
- 12 Being Around 1:48
- 13 Favorite T 2:59
- 14 You Can Take It With You 2:05
- 15 The Jello Fund 15:32
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