No Lemon is a psychedelic four-piece funk/rock band based out of Burlington, VT, consisting of Sam Hurwitz (drums/vocals), Miles Kittell (keys, vocals), Jake Patkin (bass, vocals) and Drew Steinberg (guitar/vocals). With their self-titled debut album No Lemon, the group shows that they definitely have something to bring to the table with this offering. Together, the bandmates make fun-loving music that is also emotional and fully charged at once. It really seems like the band has a knack for some powerful songwriting that weaves in some funky fun and great energy. There's a ton to appreciate here, so let’s get going.
No Lemon begins with “Inside My Head,” which starts off with some funky bass. The sound then grows into a slow groove. Once the lead vocals come in, you can feel the emotions coming from the singer. The tune meanders for a bit. I can tell that this track is big on atmosphere and emotion. The retro-styled keys here also made this song as did the slow burning energy. With little to no hesitation, comes the quirky and whimsical number “That Bad.” I greatly enjoyed the keys and background vocals. This was a welcoming surprise from the band. There was a touch of theater to this track that I thought worked out very well. Some keys light up the start of “I Don’t Care.” As spiraling guitar riffs also sound out, this song felt more like in the ballad vein. As the lead singer belts out with emotional resonance on his part, there was tons to enjoy here as this track felt like a Broadway production. I also thought this song had a great flow to it. Some more keys come into this recording, feeling mournful on “Connection.” Next, percussion sidles in for a more psychedelic feel from the revved wall of guitars. This track had a more dramatic tone to it. I was loving the epic pulse and sprawling sounds of this piece. Some spirited keys arrive at the start of “Got Me Feeling Like.” I was loving this whimsical take from the band. I liked how upbeat this number sounded and the sunny and positive vibes. It was catchy and uplifting all at once. On “Blue,” some monotone keys come into the start of this song. The sound is very hypnotizing. Once the lead singer comes in, the music gradually grows into a soaring ballad. On “Wasting My Time,” some funky bass enters for a sparse sound. Next, the music becomes more funk-fueled. Alongside a drumming beat, the lead singer’s vocals arrive for a searing sound. Loving how stripped and emotional this song seemed. The band served it to you straight on this psychedelic rock track with a funk-filled twist on “Swamp Monster.” I enjoyed the wild wonky vibes here. This seemed to be another fun-loving song from the band. From psychedelic rock romp to more serious and slow-grooving harmonies, No Lemon’s record has it all. The band shows with this selection of songs that they know the sound they want to get across and go at it full-throttle. This is a good beginning for the band and I definitely look forward to seeing what’s next for them.
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