Songs for the General Public
The Lemon Twigs · 2020
43 min · 12 tracks · art rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of vintage pop melodies and eclectic instrumentation creates a whimsical yet introspective listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hell on Wheels — Opening with a punchy rhythm and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies the album's vibrant energy while showcasing the band's knack for memorable hooks.
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No One Holds You (Closer Than the One You Haven’t Met) — This track features intricate harmonies and reflective lyrics that encapsulate the album's introspective themes while highlighting the band's vocal prowess.
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Why Do Lovers Own Each Other? — With its haunting melody and poignant exploration of love's complexities, this song stands out as a deeply emotional centerpiece of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases eclectic songwriting with varied instrumentation but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of instrumentation, including strings and brass, which are used in unexpected ways throughout the tracks.
- The vocal harmonies often layer multiple voices simultaneously, adding depth and complexity to the melodies.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- introspective moments of reflection
- playful energy for gatherings
- short tracks for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of heavy emotional weight
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 21, 2020, 'Songs for the General Public' is The Lemon Twigs' third studio album, following their sophomore effort 'Go to School' from 2018. At this point in their career, the brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario were refining their sound and broadening their artistic scope, embracing more diverse influences while still maintaining their signature theatricality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Foxygen· Tame Impala· The Flaming Lips
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hell on Wheels 3:40
- 2 Live in Favor of Tomorrow 3:24
- 3 No One Holds You (Closer Than the One You Haven’t Met) 3:30
- 4 Fight 3:03
- 5 Somebody Loving You 3:51
- 6 Moon 4:06
- 7 The One 2:26
- 8 Only a Fool 3:25
- 9 Hog 4:24
- 10 Why Do Lovers Own Each Other? 2:45
- 11 Leather Together 3:28
- 12 Ashamed 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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