It’s a Shame About Ray

The Lemonheads

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45tunes.com says:
Jingly-jangly pop perfection!

an amazon.com customer says:
all-time favorite feel-good album
Lemonheads-It’s a Shame About Ray (1992) My all-time favorite feel-good album, all songs are under four minutes long. The Boston-based band churns out the most catchy tunes I’ve ever heard. Singer/guitarist/lyricist Evan Dando’s songs have an air of innocence and wonderment that always leaves me feeling happy to be alive. Juliana Hatfield was a member of the band at this time, and Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway starred in the video for album’s title track. “Rockin’ Stroll” is sung from the perspective of a baby in his stroller: “People’s knees and trunks of trees smile at me.” “My Drug Buddy” is about scoring some dope and just enjoying a female friend’s company. Lyrics like, “Thrilled to be in the same post-code as you…/Smile at me, I’ll hold you really tight/Follow you into bed,” are practically irresistible. And “Rudderless” must be one of the most catchiest songs ever made. I pop this cd in when I’m feeling low, and it never fails to cheer me up.

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