The Lemonheads - It's a Shame About Ray

If Lovey captured Evan Dando as he found his signature blend of punk-pop, jangle pop, and folk-rock, It's A Shame About Ray is where he perfected that style. Breezing by in under half an hour, the album is a simple collection of sunny melodies and hooks, delivered with typical nonchalance by Dando. None of the songs are about anything major, nor do they have astonishingly original melodies, but that's part of their charm -- they're immediately accessible and thoroughly catchy. Read More