Blending a classic sixties beat music vibe with power pop, and with due homage paid to The Beatles, The Kinks, The Byrds and the Small Faces, it would be easy to dismiss the Lemon Twigs as little more than a nostalgia act. Whereas it’s true that their 1960s style and sound sensibility is sometimes a little too studied, a closer listen to their back catalogue reveals a range of 1970s influences arguably incorporating the likes of Wings, early Bowie and most strikingly of all, 10cc. However, the resultant whole makes the band unique within whatever the US "indie" scene now consists of, with lyrical content ranging from teen angst (I Just Can't Get Over Losing You) to existential searches for life's meaning (If You And I Are Not Wise), backed by killer melodies and wonderful harmony vocals.
The core of the band, who hail from Hicksville (seriously), Long Island are the brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario. Launching themselves as a duo ten years ago, they are now supplemented by bassist and keyboards player Danny Ayaala and drummer Reza Matin, initially to give more range and depth to the brothers’ live performances, but now possibly to enhance their image as a power pop quartet. With five albums to their name these overnight sensations have been around for some time, demonstrated by the maturity of their material and the technical skill of their delivery. I attach a playlist above which hopefully captures the extraordinary range of styles the Lemon Twigs possess. Their new album, likely to be a major commercial success and due out next month, is eagerly awaited (at least by me).
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