Are The Lemon Twigs Genius or Frauds?

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The Lemon Twigs have released a new song called "My Golden Years". I really enjoy the Lemon Twigs, and despite their very obvious influences, there's something about them that's just great. What is it?
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@stuarty8023]

Unrelated, but are you gonna be casting you're ears over the Gallagher/Squire number?

[@NinStardust]

IMHO, the studio needs a rug. A really gaudy 70’s disco style, orange and brown number. Though that could just be the general aesthetic of this video influencing my imagination 😅

[@thisiswhereamat]

Hello Justin long time viewer, I've never commented before but I have a request for a video. Could you review some Teddy Swims. Or Allen Stones. Or even better both. Keep up the great videos I have found loads more bands cause of your channel. Love it. I remember seeing The Darkness back when you first headlined Leeds festival it was a blast hope to see you this year.

[@bengreen171]

as well as the other influences you mentioned - I hear the Byrds in this song, and a dash of Freddie Mercury in the bridge.

[@user-oi8ss1kp2i]

How can anyone not like the Lemon Twigs?

[@SuziQ.]

They don’t sound bad, and I don’t dislike them, but they’re forgettable. I didn’t remember this song from 6 days ago, which is why I clicked, again.

[@robinfinetto5871]

They're not forgettable. I love them but I can see people hating them, sometimes they try and do too much.@@SuziQ.

[@SuziQ.]

@@robinfinetto5871 , I’m going by this video alone. Are there songs you recommend?

[@316_Bubbles]

Funny haircuts

[@no1hypocrite]

I’d only seen that one music vid and found it boring, therefore didn’t look into them further… 🤷‍♀ now youtube has recommended this saccharine music-nerd analysis of that song, and now I’m even less interested in this band…. There’s your answer :)

[@jayhagstrom7188]

Holy cow! I adore this song. What a breath of fresh air! I love the sincerity, the presentation. It just gives me chills how awesome this is. I'm a big Raspberries, Millennium, Big Star, Beatles, Beach Boys, Left Banke fan, and this is all of the awesome stuff of those bands rolled up into a perfect song. I can't believe that someone put this out in 2024. It's great news! This musical sound is still ALIVE!

[@rloasby]

Lemon Twigs have covered Left Banke at their shows!

[@jonathanroyston-claire9930]

I do hope you also love Jellyfish?

[@BennieWilll]

Some of the magic of their music... is the fact it's recorded to tape. Unlike most other bands (and don't know where they get the budget)... but they're mixing the entire thing in the analog realm. That adds a lot to their authenticity.

[@TheTerrier]

Any Jellyfish fan will enjoy The Lemon Twigs

[@themayv6497]

They remind me of The Greenberry Woods. I quite enjoyed this track.

[@timbrownrigg5217]

Definitely has that roger manning falsetto

[@lowenbad]

I thought the same thing, but Lemon Twigs leans even harder into vintage production.

[@philiphodgesnz]

This is the truth

[@ragismrotzrochen5776]

One of the best bands around today. Been a fan of them since their first breaking single "I Wanna Prove To You"... ❤️

[@themickeyslipper_brianoconnor]

Bot

[@ragismrotzrochen5776]

@@themickeyslipper_brianoconnor That's what a bot-spotting bot would say.

[@no1hypocrite]

@@ragismrotzrochen5776 from an outside perspective, your initial comment absolutely reads like a bot.

[@punchmehard]

Their work on the last couple Weyes Blood albums, and the Tim Heidecker Fear of Death album, is outstanding as well. Stellar musicians, stellar songwriters.

[@aziel9141]

damn didn't know they worked on Titanic Rising, I've loved that album since it came out and now love it even more.

[@jello4479]

I could tell they worked on Titanic Rising as soon as i got to 'Everyday.' Love that album and Weyes Blood is a treat to see live.

[@nicennice]

I didn't know that either so they've just gone up another notch in my estimation.

[@sandrahaight7278]

Wonderful to see you back after your wonderfully successful tour. Congrats The Darkness!! Bravo!! ❤️

[@omnipotent_arcanis]

Gosh I am happy to see videos from you and get to listen to your perspective of music.

[@thedreschcode5713]

Absolutely love this song and so glad you do too, Justin!!

[@hzgts308]

The Lemon Twigs caught my attention with their Jools performance. They're fantastic, Jussie!

[@sido4215]

Going to see them in the summer. Can't wait.

[@musicmann1967]

Very cool tune. Right up my alley.

[@musicalchairs777]

Mix of Nick Lowe, Rasberries, a little Beach Boys, Byrds, and some Freddie in vocals. Visually kind of Cheap Trick meets the Beatles on the set of HELP! This is the first new( to me ) band I've heard in a long while that I didn't have to make an effort to like. Thanks for turning us on to a great band!

[@196Arcangel]

You forgot to throw in a little of David Bowie in there too.

[@MultiPetercool]

@@196ArcangelNot to mention Todd Rundgren who is a fan.

[@DaniCalifornia85]

Can't believe I didn't know them 😮 this is really cool. Very 60s. Fun vibe. The studio looks great ✌🏼❤️

[@TabiCash]

Just like heaven is the cure song! Its my favourite song. Please do a video reviewing the cure's music ❤ Btw I just attended your show last night in soho and loved it. Thanks for taking the time to speak to us. See you again in march!!

[@rknrlgrl6146]

Like them! I'm getting a Byrds vibe from them 😊

[@Becizzle]

Definitely the byrds

[@briancopestick9998]

@@Becizzle Try 'If You And I Are Not Wise' if you really want to hear them sounding like the Byrds!

[@sherynp9340]

I love them. So many great songs and both brothers sing beautifully and play all instruments. It’s impressive to find music that sounds like this. Great Melodie’s/harmonies. The albums ‘Songs for the general public’ & ‘Everything Harmony’ are both my favourites at the moment. I can’t get enough of this band.

[@eyelovebrothersmusic]

hey justin. came across your podcast last week. long time fan. and been lovin your channel

[@sandrahaight7278]

A mash up of specialness for sure. The Lemon Twigs. 👏

[@jeremiaherickson9]

Ill admit at the time I only heard one song by The Darkness and I hated it (but then I was a metal elitist back then). I'm going to go back and check out some albums. Justin seems like a really good guy and his taste in music is quite good.

[@jackie38401]

Yes, the back catalogue is very much worth listening to. I did the same thing. TD are a very underrated band, the level of musicianship is quite incredible. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[@johnny88sunday]

Just remember that lyrically there's a lot of humour. I feel like there's a similarity with The Darkness and AC/DC, there's humour and a lot of almost irony in what they're doing while simultaneously smashing it musically. I think if you go in taking them too seriously you won't "get it", but if you go in with a clear mind you will

[@johnny88sunday]

Then in no time you'll be belting out your best falsetto at 11pm to Dinner Lady Arms

[@jackie38401]

@@johnny88sunday I agree with you, the humour is brilliant, has me in stitches! Justin is an amazing lyricist and conveyor of wit.

[@dynamicrange5374]

You have to appreciate the comedy. It's like Spinal Tap Tenacious D but done a bit more earnest

[@philipjennings3490]

Good Lord, the Hoff is teasing us with a little cheeky glimpse of his face, for the first time ever in these videos

[@lous111]

What a great song.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Good to see you, Justin! Are Japan, Australia & New Zealand still ahead before the “Rides Again” tour, or is that compleat? Great to see ur posts, no matter.

[@deborahanlon2323]

" Just Like Heaven"... The Cure❤

[@SuziQ.]

Great song, but I didn’t hear it in this one.

[@drmiguel3299]

7:48

[@Jaysthename]

@@SuziQ.The drum fill pattern is different in the Lemon Twigs song (one less beat) than in 'Just Like Heaven'. Of all the bits the brothers may have borrowed from other songs or bands, this isn't one, which is ironic. I think the drum fill simply brought the other to Justin's mind.

[@Rocksarum]

05:39 The first happy clapping of 2024!!!🎉🎉🎉 👏👏...👏!!! Yayyyy

[@zoraz4867]

Happy happy music!!! They, for some, reason, are throwing Bad Nerves vibes if Bad Nerves were from the 60s-90s indie, easy pop etc lol. It's their look and fab energy!! ❤🎉 Brilliant stuff!!

[@markpoundmusic]

monthly live DJ set w mirror ball and low lights! 😍

[@dreamingfox999]

At least we get to see David in his full glory now! A little bit closer would be ok too. But I really wonder where you've put all your previously displayed pictures, posters and other little things? It looked fine to me before. I liked all the things. The brown wall just looks very brown now, especially with the same brown sideboard and floor too. I liked the lighter accents in the background.

[@bengrauartwork]

another fun band well gonna tag along this channel for sure.

[@marlordOfDoriath]

wow, I was just watching your previous review of the lemons! they are the best man, good choice.

[@giantpurplebrain]

You live in Switzerland! I always assumed these inspirational broadcasts were coming from King's Lynn. Wherever you're beaming from Justin - we love ya.

[@houmm08]

Justin's insightful videos are great.

[@gemspa73]

My favourite record so far this year, closely followed by the new Kula Shaker - Natural Magick, which you might want to hear, if you haven't already. Re The Lemon Twigs, when he shreds his voice towards the end, it's very Eric Carmen/Raspberries.

[@stevetolliver8599]

Thanks sir.

[@stephenmarsh3986]

It's a Hofner violin bass. Cool gear all round.

[@funlittlefish]

Their commitment to real musicianship is evident in every note, and it's incredibly refreshing to see a new band that values both craftsmanship and melody. My only gripe is that it's a little TOO retro leaning, without being forward thinking enough.. That said it's as if they've tapped into a timeless reservoir of creativity, where substance and skill are at the forefront. There is a band from my home country doing similar things called The Doublejumps, I'd highly suggest listening to them too. Maybe there is hope for the next gen of rock? Who knows. I'm enjoying it though!

[@Tityretupatulae]

Oh my god give me a break. This guy has created 100+ fake profiles to promote his/her/their boring band under videos of literally every young band of today, lemon twigs included but not only them. Now they came up with a more refined strategy, writing a rant about lemon twigs to sound credibile, while in fact they are only promoting their band

[@legbah7]

I like the 70's vibe of the set. The shag like, red carpet, the tan/gold paneling. The long cabinet/bureau.

[@timcarter7833]

What is the name of the Brazilian band you mentioned? I couldn't find them from your Transcript reference.

[@SuziQ.]

Banda AL9

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

The cockney rejects, Hate of the city has a similar handclap bit!

[@timothyeadie7239]

Maybe for the fourth B, I also hear the Byrds in their harmony and guitar sound.

[@govertvondeling]

4th B is for the Byrds, 12 string Rickenbacka! godspeed good man

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

Tidied up, it looks an awful lot like my nan's council house in the early 1990s. She had exactly the same sideboard. She tarted hers up with an array of crocheted doilies and a phenomenally ugly crystal pineapple.

[@EatPoo]

Same, only mine had several David Hasselhoff cutouts.

[@Tofuninja7]

Get the pineapple then?

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

@@Tofuninja7 I'm pretty sure it went back to the charity shop from whence it came.

[@jackiethetee]

You are delusional. I am not your nan! Stop exactly describing my living room to strangers on the internet. Get help.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@jackiethetee 😂 I don't suppose you've also got an avocado bathroom?

[@ianm8820]

Saw these guys having never heard them before in Brighton last year (stood by your bro Dan). They were so unbelievably good

[@erichmoncada]

I don't think they're imitators; they're continuing music trends that are beatiful and timeless... with a fresh sound...

[@sues6944]

I hear The Byrds - the fourth B! Maybe without so much folk guitar, but definitely a 60's vibe there. Harmonising like on Turn, Turn, Turn and Eight Miles High. In fact on listening to Eight Miles High again after a long time, it is so quintessentially psychedelic and yes I checked, there is a Rickenbacker or two in there.

[@regaltip8A]

56 years of age........Heard it all before.

[@shiftybat7318]

I am far too ADD-brained to even fathom approaching that Brian Wilson/Jellyfish level of vocal layering but that doesn't curb my appreciation. Sometimes you want to paint in monochrome like Scott Walker and sometimes you want Polyphonic Spree colors.

[@mirapiccolo6601]

Great video Justin...this Band is good....reminds me Beatles..Bravo!!

[@johnnyjohnsonmusic]

Nobody puts Davy in the corner.

[@Tityretupatulae]

Justin you can’t sleep on this Hannah Wicklund who just released her second record today. Massive blues psych rocker, 26 yo. Guitar powerhouse with amazing vocals.

[@MariaFrancesca]

It's a cute band, I have to say 🙂

[@RANDALL_MARS]

Hoff is back. 🎉

[@MariaFrancesca]

Both the Hoff and the Turtleneck is back 🙂

[@MrCraptakular]

Hello, Justin... fellow Lowestoftian here, although live in Brighton these days :) Have you heard Crown Lands Fearless? Just discovered them and am in love. Take Care. Dean

[@tonybevan43]

🎵🎶 They sound very 60s .. The Byrds 🎶🎵

[@mikerohlfs2836]

Off the topic but what did you think ,but what do you think of Fun? Where Auto-Tune was used to enhance melody of the song.

[@sarahharden3628]

I share the delightful parquetry floor with you. I’ll take it as our connection. Studio looks amazing!

[@Becizzle]

Feels very 60s. Beau Brummels, bit Beatles, love it. Very clean though.

[@Tityretupatulae]

How many times have you changed the title of this video? Trying to optimize conversion?

[@BradeBlake]

Justin, you mean the 4 Bs (You forgot the Byrds).

[@nickolai13]

Just like Heaven

[@sweigh72]

Hey Justin love your reviews and unpicking of songs music and lyrics. The K’s one of my favourite local bands from Newton and Warrington have a debut album “I Wonder What The World Knows out on pre order and they have been selling out shows on their recent Uk tour. Wondering if you’d be interested in them checking them out on KZbin I love to know what you and followers think.

[@joeingle1745]

Robbie Shakespeare - of Sly and Robbie fame (and a whole shed load more) - was also know to be a Höfner 500/1 bass enthusiast.

[@ShiningHourPop]

I much prefer this than the death metal stuff you’ve reviewed lately. I love the sound of a Rickenbacker 12 string.😊

[@olabergs]

I’ve been listening alot to their new record the last week and i totally love it. This song reminds me of the Raspberries. But man, the influences are all over it. Rundgren, Left Banke, Montage, Tages, Flying Machine, Emmit Rhodes, Curt Boetcher, Key, Beach Boys, Beatles, Nick DeCaro. Even elephant6 stuff like The Minders , Of Montreal, Ladybug Transistor… hard to not love this ❤

[@elliotedelstein7676]

So reminiscent of 60's pop

[@elliotedelstein7676]

I think of Pleasant Valley Sunday by the Monkees

[@murderdoggg]

Do you have any gigs in Zürich?

[@juliehartley3652]

Yes, most definitely show us your disco decks. I'm sure they'd look great in that space. Glad to see Davey (Cardboard) Hasselhoff is back - I'd leave him there at the back. Or alternatively you could swap his position with that lovely plant you've got there, but then the plant might not get much light - eh?

[@rockmoussealt7764]

Discovered them on your channel. They never disappoint. Thanks.

[@rumginray]

This song totally floored me. I can hear a more Rasperries thing that anything. They also expertly copped the Beach Boys as well. Listem to the Raspberries' Overnight Ensarion (Hit Record). The Big Star bit is really Byrds.😢

[@jacquesnel8384]

How about some of your guitar collection in the studio? Flowers 🌺 for Jenny and love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@jackie38401]

Light hearted, great vocals and harmonies, sounds of The Byrds, Monkees and Beach Boys. What's not to like? Thanks for your analysis, Justin, made a nice change from yesterday's!!

[@jutukka]

It is Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass.

[@kimonomyhouse]

was waiting for you to post something about the lemon twigs because i loooved their latest album and was wondering what you think of it? either way, this made my day! ☺️💞

[@raquelsnt]

I already told you this, but David look like he was punished in this corner! I would take him back by your side 😊 And about the song, it sounds cool!

[@cupidstunt5270]

Isn't that a Hofner violin bass?

[@paullynn473]

Some 🌞in these gloomy times 🌧️

[@zgisi]

Ah, here is Cardboard David again. What a relief!

[@nadyaedwards]

I absolutely LOVE this band! I have Justin to indirectly thank, his video about Starcrawler led me to them. In the video where Justin interviews Dan, he recounts a story of meeting them, and gushing. I saw them twice last year and my 2024 intention is to see them as many times as possible!

[@Tityretupatulae]

Starcrawler lead singer dated one of the twigs many many years ago

[@cpd87]

Hi Justin, I’m interested on your take of Reef (they did place your hands in the 90’s(for anyone that needs reminding)), my friend got me onto them a few years ago. I’ve seen them live a few times and they’ve always been top notch. They do a brilliant (in my view) cover of ‘how I got over’ by Aretha Franklin. I think it could make for an interesting video.

[@TheStoneBlackWitchesBand]

Hey Justin, keep up the good work we love ya! Could you give us any tips on recording in general? Demos are on our channel cheers man take it easy!

[@ericdenoorman1188]

❤❤❤ Justin

[@jamesrockford7858]

The Lemon Twigs ROCK!

[@davejackson8376]

I used to have a copy of that Tony Hatch book.

[@travisash8180]

Never.

[@rumginray]

Also check out their live version they posted in October

[@useryou2]

❤

[@sah-win]

New studio decor suggestions? I’m not sure if there’s enough room for it to fit as its original use is for the stage, but how about an 18” replica of Stonehenge? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmiUlIuueLOda6Msi=1pFdjnBl0_DjUjbO kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrLYomXlNKMjassi=reHenF1wOLpJ5ZX1

[@MariaFrancesca]

😂

[@Passageofsky]

When I see people today try to recapture 60s or 70s or 80s or 90s era movements, they rarely if never recapture the exicitement creatively, because after all usually they're simply reproducing something... this SOUNDS like something of the time it's special, it recaptures the movements of the 60's as if new... excitingly, it's creative like the compitition is the Beach Boys or Beatles!

[@sues6944]

Maybe add a shag pile rug? 70's colourway, brown, orange and cream or white. Would match your G Plan sideboard. Where is your lovely cockerel? Maybe a picture of Lowestoft beach huts or the Triton?

[@jimmygillard]

D'Addario make pretty much the best strings for rock and metal. NYXL. Give em a try Justin, you won't regret it.

[@peterstockhaus2709]

Best strings are from Britain. Rotosound. Ask Pete Towmsend.

[@jimmygillard]

I'll give them a try. My personal faves are Dean Markley Blue Steel @@peterstockhaus2709

[@guyaustin309]

and they are made by the Twigs' dad. Honest.

[@D_Tuned]

It's Raspberries 2.0. The lead singer is doing his best Eric Carmen and it sounds great. Keep it coming! 😃

[@keithsilva8042]

Thats what I said Please go all the way

[@marshalllittle2098]

I kinda got a big of a Big Star/younger than yesterday era Byrds vibe from this. Raspberries kick ass also

[@Ginger_shot]

I miss the unused bag of coffee beans on your sideboard 😜😘

[@shady1kenobi]

I got a Jellyfish vibe... little bit of Superdrag...

[@kevinturvey8213]

BONA FIDE GENIUSES!!! i can't believe their 2016 first album recorded when they were teenagers - it's mind blowing ! do yourselves a favour and check out their 4 albums to hear the astounding depth & breadth of their creative powers

[@shellb99]

As a Monkees fan too I see and hear them in this tune and video

[@glennkaefer6716]

A Wizard stack in the corner would be cool

[@hollylewis5302]

I miss the paintings of you behind your head. But it looks nice!

[@bloffs3352]

9:50 Yes well i am a sucker for a jangly guitar pop song from any era.Dont mind this mainly as they have most of my fave jangly bands rolled into 1 like the ones mentioned by Juzzo and people here. No new ground broken but ok. Oh and Juzzo,Diaddario's main biz was making guitar strings.I would say my 12 string acoustic has 11 of them on it as we speak.

[@modernearlmusic]

Rita Coolidge, We're all Alone but sped up with that jangle.

[@carolfan4466]

It's a Boz Scaggs song. 🤦‍♂️

[@theghostofsirjohnharveyjon8730]

Juuustin hawkins gate keeps again.......againnnnn