Released 20 years ago
Mr. Lemons
Glen Phillips · 2006
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A tapestry of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks woven through an alternative rock soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything but You — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and relatable themes of longing and heartache, drawing listeners in immediately.
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I Still Love You — A poignant exploration of enduring affection, this track stands out with its heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery, encapsulating the album's reflective nature.
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A Joyful Noise — Closing the album with an uplifting message, this track contrasts the introspection found throughout Mr. Lemons, offering a sense of hope and resolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and varied arrangements but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo pace with layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement featuring acoustic guitar.
- Several songs incorporate unexpected shifts in dynamics, such as 'I Want a New Drug,' which contrasts its upbeat melody with introspective lyrics.
- The album closes with 'A Joyful Noise,' which features a gradual build-up of instrumentation that culminates in a rich, layered finale.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything but You 3:32
- 2 Blindsight 3:49
- 3 Thank You 4:12
- 4 I Still Love You 4:00
- 5 Last Sunset 3:13
- 6 I Want a New Drug 3:18
- 7 Marigolds 2:29
- 8 Waiting 3:21
- 9 Didn't Think You Cared 2:29
- 10 The Next Day 4:11
- 11 A Joyful Noise 5:20
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