Do Hollywood
by Lemon Twigs
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Oct 14, 2016
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Record Collector
    Nov 7, 2016
    60
    The most exciting thing about them--their knack with a tune and fanfare--is buried beneath what could be considered unnecessary flourishes. Strip it back guys, chill out. You’re still young.
  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2016
    60
    Amazingly, this weird, consciously retro amalgam of Van Dyke Parks, Big Star and Queen actually works. [Nov 2016, p.111]
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  3. No Ripcord
    Nov 14, 2016
    40
    This retro carnival is a trip, but it’s also a downright mess riddled with poor songwriting choices that are disguised as clever.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Oct 14, 2016
    40
    In an age where any era of music is within a second’s grasp, The Lemon Twigs’ reliance on nostalgia is at best dated; at worst, pure laziness.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. cwright68
    Jan 2, 2017
    9
    Easily one of the best albums I've listened to this past year. To be appreciated by fans of Beach Boys, Beatles, Bowie and those in thatEasily one of the best albums I've listened to this past year. To be appreciated by fans of Beach Boys, Beatles, Bowie and those in that lineage with just a little pinch of funk for good measure. These kids reproduce a sound we've now listened to for 50 years, but without making us feel they're "piggybacking" off their predecessors sound. Their clean grooves and song-smithing deserve respect in their own right.… Full Review »
  2. callanjohn
    Oct 18, 2016
    6
    Don't get me wrong, the D'addrio brothers have great talent, and can write some nice hooks. But until there's something more palpable thanDon't get me wrong, the D'addrio brothers have great talent, and can write some nice hooks. But until there's something more palpable than bygone era worship, they will just feel like another indie throwback group.… Full Review »
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