Corsicana Lemonade
White Denim · 2013
37 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of indie rock and psychedelic influences, blending intricate guitar work with rhythmic experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Corsicana Lemonade — The title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its catchy hooks and energetic instrumentation, making it a standout representation of the band's sound.
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At Night in Dreams Start here — This opening track sets an atmospheric tone with layered harmonies and complex rhythms, establishing the album's eclectic palette right from the start.
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Distant Relative Salute — This song showcases a blend of melodic introspection and dynamic shifts, illustrating White Denim's knack for marrying thoughtful lyrics with engaging arrangements.
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Let It Feel Good (My Eagles) — With its upbeat tempo and infectious groove, this track highlights the band's ability to fuse rock energy with feel-good vibes, making it an essential highlight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate musicianship and genre-blending, though it has some uneven moments.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered guitar lines and complex rhythms, establishing a vibrant sonic palette.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, creating a sense of unpredictability throughout the record.
- The use of vocal harmonies is prominent, with multiple voices intertwining rather than following a traditional lead-and-support structure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo groove
- playful rhythms for gatherings
- uplifting vibes for sunny days
- intricate melodies for detail-oriented listeners
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases the band's musical versatility and artistic exploration at a key point in their career.
- Themes
- Texas summer heat· psychedelic experimentation· catchy hooks
- Career context
- Corsicana Lemonade is White Denim's fifth studio album, released in early 2013 after their critically acclaimed record, D. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for genre-blending and musicianship, having already garnered significant attention in the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· The Black Angels· MGMT
Tracklist
- 1 At Night in Dreams Start here 4:04
- 2 Corsicana Lemonade 3:20
- 3 Limited by Stature 2:29
- 4 New Blue Feeling 3:18
- 5 Come Back 3:19
- 6 Distant Relative Salute 3:16
- 7 Let It Feel Good (My Eagles) 3:44
- 8 Pretty Green 4:09
- 9 Cheer Up / Blues Ending 5:33
- 10 A Place to Start 4:37
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