Long Island brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario have always been influenced almost exclusively by pre-1983 rock, and as they’ve grown up, they’ve put their own distinct stamp on those vinyl-era inspirations. A melancholy thread runs through their fourth album, and “New to Me” and “Born To Be Lonely” contemplate the pitfalls of old age with empathy and sensitivity. “Any Time of Day” has the soft rock sparkle of a lost AM gold classic, and “Still It’s Not Enough” could’ve been written on a Laurel Canyon porch in 1971. “Everything Harmony” is the Lemon Twigs’ prettiest album to date, but there’s also a Tom Verlaine edge in the nervy guitar solo at the conclusion of its most spirited rocker, “What You Were Doing.”
While they had no grand concept for “Everything Harmony”, both the D’Addarios felt a “palpable mood of defeat” prevailed while writing and recording it. “New To Me” was inspired by their shared experience with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, “What You Were Doing” is dressed in the tortured jangle of vintage Big Star, while “Born To Be Lonely,” written after watching John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, deals with what Brian calls “the fragility that often comes with age.”
“Everything Harmony” is a unified song cycle born of shared blood and common purpose. With two musical heads being better than one, there’s no shortage of ideas to draw on. Their only impediments are time and the challenge of keeping up with their own prolific musical inspiration. “We share an intuition and tend to be influenced by one another,” says Brian, “so the lyrical ideas on this record tend to complement each other. Writing has never been the issue for us. It’s completing, editing and compiling that takes the time. We’re trapped in a web of songs!”
After dropping their killer full-length album earlier this year, The Lemon Twigs swung by Happy during their Aussie tour to lay down two tracks, “In My Head” and “Corner of My Eye.”
Their fourth studio album, “Everything Harmony,” featured catchy singles like ‘Corner Of My Eye,’ ‘Any Time Of Day,’ ‘In My Head,’ and ‘Every Day Is The Worst Day Of My Life.’ The album, cooked up entirely by the talented D’Addario brothers in New York and San Francisco’s Hyde Street Studios, is a total mood, filled with perfect pop and sophisticated acoustic-folk. Channeling the vibes of musical icons such as Simon & Garfunkel, Arthur Russell, and Moondog, The Lemon Twigs’ latest album seamlessly glides between soul-searching introspection and unadulterated, feel-good euphoria. While these legendary influences cast their shadows, this gem stands as a testament to the duo’s unique artistry—an entirely original work that might just be their magnum opus. Emerging as a standout in their discography, “Everything Harmony,” gives a unique glimpse into The Lemon Twigs’ creative genius. It’s not just another piece; it’s got that special something, showcasing the duo at the height of their artistic game.
In an exclusive Live From Happy session, the prodigiously-talented duo shared a live take of some tunes from their fourth studio album, “Everything Harmony “.
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