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ARTIST: The Lemonheads TITLE: It's a Shame About Ray
LABEL: Warner Music Brasil – 670.8308, Atlantic – 670.8308
RECORD GRADING: VG-
SLEEVE GRADING: VG
NOTES: Original & Official 1992 pressing from Brazil. Includes insert with writing on it. Please see pics. 

Artist Overview: The Lemonheads The Lemonheads are an American alternative rock band formed in Boston in 1986. The band's history is essentially the musical journey of its only constant member, singer-songwriter Evan Dando. The band's sound has evolved over the years, starting with a more punk and hardcore-influenced style before transitioning into a distinctive blend of pop-punk, jangle pop, and alternative rock. Dando's songwriting is characterized by its melodic sensibility, often combining catchy, sunny melodies with lyrics that are both introspective and apathetic. He has a unique vocal delivery that is at once laid-back, weary, and charmingly apathetic. The band's lineup has changed numerous times throughout its existence, with Dando being the consistent creative force. This revolving-door approach to members has led Dando to sometimes describe The Lemonheads more as a musical collective than a traditional band. Their sound defined a certain strain of early-90s indie rock that was both accessible and had an underlying sense of slacker ennui.
Album Overview: It's a Shame About Ray Released in 1992, It's a Shame About Ray is the fifth studio album by The Lemonheads and their commercial breakthrough. The album showcases frontman Evan Dando's signature style at its most refined, with a concise and stripped-down collection of songs that breeze by in just under 30 minutes. The music is an infectious mix of alternative pop/rock, jangle pop, and power pop, with crisp, acoustic-driven melodies and fuzzy electric guitars. The album's lyrical themes are a hallmark of 90s slacker culture, touching on everyday life, relationships, and a certain brand of suburban malaise. The title track, with its cryptic lyrics and unforgettable hook, was inspired by a newspaper headline Dando saw in Australia. The album's original release didn't include the band's hit cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson," which was added to later pressings after it became a worldwide radio hit. It's a Shame About Ray is a landmark album of the era, widely praised for its effortless charm, melodic hooks, and authentic portrayal of a specific time and place.
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