Hip to the Javabean
Lemon Demon · 2004
57 min · 15 tracks · new wave
Whimsical electronic melodies and offbeat lyrics create a playful landscape where absurdity reigns supreme.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sunbeam Light Show Flower Seed — This track features a vibrant mix of playful lyrics and catchy synth lines, epitomizing the album's whimsical spirit.
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Consumer Whore — With its satirical take on consumerism set to a bouncy melody, this song highlights Cicierega's knack for blending humor with social commentary.
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I've Got Some Falling to Do — A standout track that combines introspective lyrics with an upbeat tempo, showcasing the emotional depth beneath the album's quirky exterior.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's quirky melodies and offbeat lyrics create a unique sound within its genre, appealing to niche audiences.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of whimsical electronic melodies that often incorporate playful sound effects and unconventional song structures.
- Many tracks employ abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Telekinesis' which shifts from a laid-back groove to a frenetic pace midway through.
- Lyrically, the songs frequently utilize absurdist humor, with titles like 'Your Evil Shadow Has a Cup of Tea' reflecting this thematic focus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- playful absurdity in every track
- short bursts of quirky fun
- whimsical melodies for light moods
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- delightful surprises at every turn
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, straightforward themes
- dislike playful and quirky sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Hip to the Javabean is Lemon Demon's third studio album, following the cult hit View-Monster. At this point, Neil Cicierega was establishing himself as a prominent figure in internet culture, merging music with humor and online creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Weezer· Oingo Boingo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What's in the Toaster? 0:24
- 2 Sunbeam Light Show Flower Seed 2:43
- 3 Musical Chairs 2:04
- 4 Atomic Copper Claw 5:44
- 5 Your Evil Shadow Has a Cup of Tea 3:29
- 6 Telekinesis 4:14
- 7 Matches and Nails 2:45
- 8 Relativity 4:13
- 9 Fancy Pants Manifesto 4:35
- 10 Go to Hollywood 3:07
- 11 I Know Your Name 4:39
- 12 Consumer Whore 2:39
- 13 Between You and Me 3:49
- 14 I've Got Some Falling to Do 3:26
- 15 Sick Puppy 9:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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