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Do Hollywood

by The Lemon Twigs

Released: October 14, 2016

Pop, progressive rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

"Do Hollywood" is the debut studio album by American rock band The Lemon Twigs. The D'Addario brothers' veteran-like approach to music-making evokes the sounds of the 60s and 70s, and yet, their experimental edge makes it all sound fresh. The Lemon Twigs, a duo consisting of brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario, hail from Long Island, New York.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Foxygen's Jonathan Rado, who met the brothers after they had been fans of his band Foxygen for years.

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Interesting Facts

They are recognized for their harmonic pop melodies…

They are recognized for their harmonic pop melodies, flamboyant theatricality, and detailed compositions, reminiscent of 70s baroque pop and soft rock.

It was released on October 14, 2016, under…

It was released on October 14, 2016, under 4AD label.

In the creation of "Do Hollywood", the D'Addario…

In the creation of "Do Hollywood", the D'Addario brothers composed and played nearly every note of the record themselves with minimal help.

"Do Hollywood" features intricate melodies and varied styles…

"Do Hollywood" features intricate melodies and varied styles, jumping from pop to Broadway showtunes to psych-tinged rock.

Standout tracks include 'These Words', 'As Long As…

Standout tracks include 'These Words', 'As Long As We're Together', and 'I Wanna Prove to You'.

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Reception

For a debut album, it made a strong impact and was met with generally positive reviews.

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The Complete Album Story

"Do Hollywood" is the debut studio album by American rock band The Lemon Twigs. It was released on October 14, 2016, under 4AD label. The Lemon Twigs, a duo consisting of brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario, hail from Long Island, New York. They are recognized for their harmonic pop melodies, flamboyant theatricality, and detailed compositions, reminiscent of 70s baroque pop and soft rock.

In the creation of "Do Hollywood", the D'Addario brothers composed and played nearly every note of the record themselves with minimal help. The album was produced by Foxygen's Jonathan Rado, who met the brothers after they had been fans of his band Foxygen for years. For a debut album, it made a strong impact and was met with generally positive reviews.

"Do Hollywood" features intricate melodies and varied styles, jumping from pop to Broadway showtunes to psych-tinged rock. Standout tracks include 'These Words', 'As Long As We're Together', and 'I Wanna Prove to You'. The D'Addario brothers' veteran-like approach to music-making evokes the sounds of the 60s and 70s, and yet, their experimental edge makes it all sound fresh. This combined with their on-stage charisma adds to their appeal and has won them fans around the globe.