Released 20 years ago
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads · 2006
34 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of alternative rock's melodic charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Gown — Opening the album with a haunting melody, this track sets the tone for introspection and showcases Dando's distinctive vocal style.
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Become the Enemy — This track features energetic instrumentation paired with sharp lyrical commentary, reflecting both personal and societal disillusionment.
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December — Closing the album, this song encapsulates themes of nostalgia and reflection while highlighting The Lemonheads' knack for evocative storytelling.
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 production but lacks a strong cohesive arc across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with jangly guitars, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal.
- The track 'Poughkeepsie' employs a prominent guitar riff that recurs throughout, creating a sense of cohesion within the song.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- short tracks for casual listening
- light-hearted moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled album marked a significant return for The Lemonheads, coming nearly a decade after their previous release, 'Varshons'. By 2006, frontman Evan Dando had navigated personal struggles and lineup changes, leading to a renewed focus on the band's signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Posies· Teenage Fanclub· Matthew Sweet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Gown 2:04
- 2 Become the Enemy 3:54
- 3 Pittsburgh 2:55
- 4 Let’s Just Laugh 4:44
- 5 Poughkeepsie 2:10
- 6 Rule of Three 2:19
- 7 No Backbone 3:07
- 8 Baby’s Home 3:31
- 9 In Passing 2:50
- 10 Steve’s Boy 2:44
- 11 December 4:22
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