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The Lemons
Origin
Will, Mercury
Past membersJimmy Paulson
Greg Lovell
Brent Saunders
Jeff Ramirez
Rob Cunningham
Nabil Ayers
Jeff Hiatt

The Lemons was an American

Washington
, formed in 1991. The first lineup of the group consisted of Jimmy Paulson (lead vocals, guitar), Greg Lovell (guitar), Brent Saunders (bass) and Jeff Ramirez (drums). Ramirez was soon replaced by Rob Cunningham and the band released their debut album entitled Marvel in 1993.

After signing with Mercury Records, The Lemons released a self-titled EP in 1994. The same year, Cunningham was replaced by Nabil Ayers, while Paulson departed the band in 1995 and was replaced by Jeff Hiatt, with Lovell taking up lead vocals. They released their second and final album entitled Sturdy in 1995, before disbanding the following year.

History

Formation and Marvel (1991–1993)

When Greg Lovell, originally from Florida, moved to Washington from California,

Allmusic review Stewart Mason,[2] though he criticized Seig's production.[4]

Major-label deal, Sturdy and breakup (1994–1996)

The Lemons signed a deal with

Will Records[5] before signing with Mercury Records in 1994,[2][5] releasing a self-titled EP the same year.[2] They recorded their new album with Bill Stevenson, of the Descendents. producing.[2] However, the label rejected the album,[2] with Cunningham departing the band,[3] joining Flake,[2] and guitarist[3] Nabil Ayers joining as their new drummer,[2] making his first appearance with the band when they opened for Mudhoney later in the year.[3] They decided to re-record their second album with Ayers,[3] however Paulson departed the band, temporarily joining Best Kissers in the World[2] before forming New American Shame, with Johnny Reidt, in 1998.[6][7] Adding guitarist Jeff Hiatt to the group,[2] Lovell became the group's lead singer and re-recorded their second album.[2][8] Released in 1995,[2] Sturdy sold poorly[2] resulting in the band being dropped from the label a month later.[5] The following year, The Lemons disbanded.[2]

Post-breakup activities and one-off reunion (1996–present)

Ayers went on to join Alien Crime Syndicate[9] forming the record labels Collective Fruit[10][11] and The Control Group[9] to release the albums Dust to Dirt, XL from Coast to Coast and Ten Songs in the Key of Betrayal with the band.[12] He later joined John Roderick's The Long Winters,[9][13] touring with Keane and releasing the album Putting the Days to Bed.[9][13] His music store, Sonic Boom, was also named the top independent music store in the US by Rolling Stone magazine in 2006.[9]

In April 2011, The Lemons reunited for a one-off show at Neumos in Seattle, opening for Duff McKagan's Loaded.[14]

Musical style and influences

The Lemons have seen their music compared to the

Allmusic, Steward Mason stated that the album "has a refreshingly post-grunge sound" and that "the clever "Circle K Girl" and the New York Dolls-like glitter thrash of "All I Got" and "Keep Diggin'" are pure punk-pop gems."[4]

Band members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums
  • Marvel (1993)
  • Sturdy (1995)
EPs
  • The Lemons (1994)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Ho, Vanessa (March 11, 1994). "The Lemons: Solid, Fast, Loud And Plenty Of Punk Attitude". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  2. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Phalen, Tom (January 20, 1995). "Thrash-Happy Lemons Rocking Out In Own Driven, Sophisticated Style". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  4. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  5. ^ a b c Morris, Chris (March 28, 1998), "Rocket Article Surveys Post-Major Seattle; INDI On Brink Of Closure", Billboard, vol. 110, no. 12, p. 71, retrieved 2011-05-05
  6. Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  7. ^ Macdonald, Patrick (July 29, 1999). "Rock Revival Auburn Band Arrives With A Tough New CD". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  8. Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  9. ^ a b c d e Hay, Travis (August 24, 2006). "Eight is enough with Nabil Ayers, drummer for The Long Winters". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  10. ^ "Bio: Music - Nabil Ayers". The Stranger. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  11. Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  12. Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  13. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  14. ^ "DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED To Present Silent Auction In Seattle". Blabbermouth.net. April 14, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-05.

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