With a new album on the way, we appease our excitement with twelve of the greatest moments on record from New York’s incredible The Lemon Twigs.
Brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario of The Lemon Twigs recently played two shows in NYC’s Bowery Ballroom accompanied by bassist James Richardson and Andres Valbuena on drums, and as announced at the shows, have a new album in the can.
To celebrate, The Press has compiled selected highlights from the duo’s 2016 debut Do Hollywood and 2018’s concept album Go to School, along with a standalone double-A-side 7″ single, and the Brothers of Destruction EP (2017). The collection also includes tracks from their brilliant third LP, Songs for the General Public, released last year and all available on the band’s official website for independent record label 4AD. The wildly creative duo’s albums are also available on the Lemon Twigs Bandcamp page.
It’s hard not to admire the ambition, talent and showmanship, and the breadth of influences – from glam to music hall – of this band who, in a few short years have gone from playing New York’s bars to a record deal with 4AD, and received praise from everyone from Iggy Pop to Elton John. The fevered nature of their live shows can be witnessed in the link below: a heady, lavishly rococo brand of rock ‘n roll, bearing the influence of Big Star, Todd Rundgren, the Beach Boys and Broadway showtunes, recreated in their own unique style.
The Lemon Twigs – Greatest Hits mp3
TRACKS
- Why Didn’t You Say That 03:18
- The One 02:26
- Foolin’ Around 02:48
- Rock Dreams 05:39
- Wonderin’ Ways 02:46
- Tailor Made 03:38
- Baby Baby 04:56
- Hi + Lo 04:58
- Fight 02:56
- Small Victories 03:56
- Queen of My School 04:40
- As Long As We’re Together 05:03
Total running time: 47:38
The Lemon Twigs – Bowery Ballroom, NYC, 15 December 2021
SETLIST
1:53 – Hell on Wheels
6:05 – No One Holds You
9:44 – Fight
14:32 – Small Victories
20:26 – Still It’s Not Enough (unreleased)
24:10 – The One
26:45 – Queen of My School
32:30 – Every Day is the Worst Day of My Life (unreleased)
36:40 – These Words
40:26 – What You Were Doing (unreleased)
45:18 – Live in Favor of Tomorrow
49:13 – Hog
53:44 – Only a Fool
57:10 – Ashamed
1:02:55 – Leather Together
Acoustic Set
1:07:39 – Joanne (Mike Nesmith cover)
1:12:00 – Corner of My Eye (unreleased)
1:16:00 – Some Love? (unreleased)
1:19:25 – If You Give Enough
Encore
1:23:40 – As Long as We’re Together
BUY THE LEMON TWIGS RECORDS:
♥ Do Hollywood (2016)
♥ Go to School (2018)
♥ Songs for the General Public (2020)
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I had a Big Star post a few years ago and someone suggested I listen to The Lemon Twigs. I have to admit I hear some of the same qualities in them. I became a fan shortly after.
Great stuff Max, I knew you’d be across these guys. There’s a track on here (Queen of My School) that sounds quite a lot like Alex Chilton. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Know by name, not by music. Sounds like a band I’m missing out on though. Might need to add them to the ever growing list of things to listen to soon.
I think you will love them. When you get the chance Songs For The General Public might be a good place to start.
Noted. Thanks again.
Yes. This is very Big Star . . . but also takes me to the late ’80s college indie scene. Love it.
Thanks for reading rd, I do love the Lemon Twigs, hope you do too.
Yes. I have been digging into them, thanks to you. Love it. This is the stuff you used to find out about on alt or college radio. Not anymore. Luckily, thanks to places like You Tube and blogs such as yours, we can.
Exactly, hope you’re enjoying them and thanks for the call out. I’m certainly looking forward to their new album.
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