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Following the release of Everything Harmony, which garnered acclaim from Questlove, Iggy Pop, Anthony Fantano, The Guardian, and countless others, The Lemon Twigsâthe New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael DâAddarioâhave once again captured the attention of the music listening public. They are in their premature âcomebackâ stage, and coming back this early has its benefits; the brothers have the energy of 24- and 26- year-olds, plus the experience and songwriting chops of seasoned musicians, having recorded their first album, Do Hollywood, nearly a decade ago at ages 15 and 17.
Set for release less than a year after their last album, A Dream Is All We Know is a joyous affair. As the title suggests, itâs less of a sober look at the darker side of life, and more a hopeful sojourn into the realm of dreams. The tone has shifted away from dreary melancholic ballads and moody power pop. Brian and Michael are revisiting their â1968â sound. This album feels closely related to Do Hollywood, but their songwriting and recording techniques have vastly improved over the course of five albums.
The brothers combine elements of the Merseybeat sound, the California Beach Boy harmony sound, and Bubblegum to create a unique collection of pop nuggets. (They say itâs part of a new âMerseybeachâ movement, sure to catch on, though that fact remains to be seen.)
The sense of urgency imbued in lead single âMy Golden Yearsâ comes in part from the jangly 12-string guitars and driving drums, but also from the anxiety of a narrator who can feel their âgolden yearsâ slipping away from them. Michaelâs line, âIn time I hope that I can show all the world the love in my mind,â can serve as a statement of intent for the whole collection of songs, as the brothers race against time to create as much quality pop material as possible.
While the album is chock full of progressive pop ideas, it closes with an ode to early rock and roll onâRock On (Over and Over).â âRock Onâ contextualizes the band as part of a lineage of rock and roll thatâs never really stopped. In every decade there have been bands that have put their own spin on the music and âpush(ed) it on down to the line.â But none have done it with the attention to detail and raw talent of these brothers. For The Lemon Twigs, it took almost a decade for critics and audiences alike to present them with the major accolades theyâve earned this past year. While their initial records were appreciated for the musical proficiency they displayed, the brothersâ past few records have communicated their ideas with more clarity and emotional resonance. In other words, âIt took too long to say ârock on.ââ
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Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202-2426, United States,Portland, Oregon
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