These guys are so musically talented, they know how to use their influences properly and still write original material, and goddamn Brian knows how to play his guitar. The other guys know when to put in fills too. I just love that they got a hell of a future ahead of them
i think all of the people saying brian's voice and skills on guitar are the only reason this band works don't understand how incredible michael is at writing music... like don't get me wrong, brian sounds unreal in this and he's one of the best guitar players of this generation, but michael brings a much needed experimental edge to this band's sound. all i'm saying is they're both unbelievably talented and i wish people would stop comparing them.
First time I've ever heard this band. Great energy. People who insist on drawing the comparisons you dislike so much, are missing out on understanding the true beauty and excitement of hearing a group getting swept along in the flow of music. I'm just as guilty myself sometimes, - there I was thinking oh my what a bass player 😁
I can't get over the amount of talent in this band. The voices, the songs, the harmonies, the instruments, how tight they are .... the best band you've never heard of!
When the Lemon Twigs released their song Small Victories in 2018 it was at a bad time in my life. I had to struggle to get out of bed everyday. The song Small Victories gave me a feeling of hope.
Saw them in Paris 2 months ago. I've done a lot of concerts but this one was truly magical. Feels just like seeing a band at the top of their career. The songs are so inspired on Go To School, and they add a lot of punk/rock 'n' roll vibe into their performances and it's KILLER.
This is one of the greatest breathes of fresh musical air I've breathed in a long time... How simply splendid these works of art are..... discovering the lemon twigs in this video is one of the best experiences I've had in a good while :)
Man this band is underrated asf, I remember I went to go and see the Arctic Monkeys back in 2018 and these guys were the supporting band, first time I’d ever heard them but I loved their music from the start. So much talent, sound even better when they play live imo.
Just discovered the Lemon Twigs last night on 'Later with Jools Holland' - what a promising band - all solid musicians with road hardened live tightness. A hybrid of sub-culture influences diced chopped up and served as an entirely original dish - I'm fully inspired to get on my drums and fudge through a play-along to this :).
Imagine being a backing band where your only job is to perform songs well and you not only do that, but more than excel at that, tight as hell, pushing the brothers to play even better....and the only comments are "I want the other members back" or "I hate the way the new members look". Must be a bit disheartening to see if they those comments.
And yet people are allowed to feel the way that they feel, which may be disheartened about missing the band members they had developed an emotional connection with. And those aren't the only comments
So the current members are better than the previous ones, like Danny & Megan? Who cares if the new members had better skill. Its about the soul that Danny & Megan gives to The Lemon Twigs music. The Beatles didn't need Billy Sheehan & Jordan Rudess to improve their quality. I'm fine with the new members though I still hope D' Addario brothers back with Danny and Megan.
This music is exactly like 1970's music from many an unknown band. Saw some Surf movies with music like this recently. I was in a band like this in Santa Barbara California. Its refreshing musicians playing and singing really well and with a purpose. These guys have really good vocals too. Keep it coming..... Lemon Twigs....... Hopefully live music will be coming back sooner than later.
When I first heard "I wanna prove to you" by them, it was a similar experience to when I saw the Tattua-video by Kula Shaker: "Finally my days of waiting amongst the trash of bleeps and loud bass loops of dance music are over, there are still musicians harking back to the sixties and wanting to prove they can use their musical instruments!". And along with Kula Shaker, there are only 5 other bands that I hold a likewise admiration for: The Beatles, Skyclad, The Byrds, The Who and now the Lemon Twigs.
Found this band with everything harmony. Go to School is now one of my favourite albums. These guys deserve a much bigger audience, but I’m happy to be in on the secret!
These guys are really incredible. Part of the great surging wave of new rock bands that respect the past and clearly hve benn listening to all the best records from the past 50 years while at the same time have been wooodshedding and practicing their asses off and pushing each other (amazing to have these two taleented artists living undr one roof) to greater and greater achievement. It is obvious from watching the videos that they absolutely LOVE playing music and that they are immersed in every aspect of their artistry and performance. KUDOS! Long live The Lemon Twigs!!
Michael and Brian are The Lemon Twigs...no doubts about it They both bring such a familiar and unique sound. I don't know any other artists who truly exemplifies the true sound of the 60s-80s era so perfectly. My fav band hands down!
Saw them live about a couple months ago, been a fan for a while. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH and they are super underrated. Hope they release new music soon. Small victories >>>>
So many influences here. First song sounds like a Jim Steinman composition (Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell). Second song reminds me of Seals and Croft ("we will never pass this way again type of sound), then slips into 4:43 The Doors. Then at around 7:12 slipping into Allman Brothers but pushed heavy and intense. Other influences I hear are Thin Lizzy, Bruce Springsteen and Bowie. They are amazing to hear live. In the age where the producer is king of pop it's great to see young musicians pushing traditional sounds.
Todd Rundgren and Jody Stephens on the album? My respect for this band grows daily. Also, props out to Kevin Suggs, Audio Engineer on this performance.
The Lemon Twigs are one of best new music groups from the last few years. They play their music from the heart. They are no Beatles or Rolling Stones when it comes to fame and popularity but the Lemon Twigs are just as good musically 🎶.
After years of following this band, I still - literally - cannot comprehend how talented they are as songwriters, since they shot out of the gate the first time. It's like if the Beatles had *started* with "Sgt. Pepper" - and I don't use that reference lightly, as I genuinely don't think there's been a better pair of songwriters since Lennon and McCartney.
Shout out to Todd R. at 15:18. His contribution to the album brought me to this genius band. Thank you for the intro, Todd. P.S. Can’t say enough about how cool it is that The Twigs got the memo to match the colors of the set.
I kind of miss the old lineup. I mean it makes sense having them both play guitar/sing but I miss having Brian and Michael switch between guitar and drums depending on who wrote the song
I'm managed to get in on my own at the little pub gigs they did just after the arctic monkeys dates. I couldn't get tickets online so I went 3 hrs early
Man I enjoy AM and of course when I saw in 2018 it was one of the gigs where the twigs didn't open for em. pretty disappointing but the band was still good.
The story of go to school is hilariously ridiculous, almost willfully uncommercial but as individual songs they’re really interesting. Unfortunately the goofy monkey album cut their momentum from the first album which they never fully regained. Their new album has Michael a bit calmed down which is a good thing and they’re really embracing the big star vibe. Looking forward to picking it up when it’s released and hope this is the one that breaks them even bigger as they’re really the most talented band out there.
