The Lemonheads

 

Artist:  The Lemonheads

Origin:  Boston, Massechusetts,USA 

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Grunge, Pop Punk, Jangle Pop, Power Pop, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, American Underground, College Rock, Hardcore Punk, Punk, New Wave

Original line-up:

Evan Dando:  Vocals, Guitar, Drums

Ben Deily:  Vocals, Guitar, Drums

Jesse Peretz:  Bass

The Lemonheads are an American Alternative Rock Band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1986 by Evan Dando (Vocals, Guitar, Drums), Ben Deily (Vocals, Guitar, Drums), and Jesse Peretz (Bass).  Their initial Punk-Influenced and College Rock.  The band has been classified as Alternative Rock, Grunge, Jangle Pop, Power Pop, and Pop Punk.

Title:  It's A Shame About Ray (Limited Edition) (2025) 

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Grunge, Pop Punk, Jangle Pop, Power Pop, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative Pop, American Underground, College Rock, Hardcore Punk, Punk, New Wave

Label:  Fire Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Rockin' Stroll (1:48)

 2.  Confetti (2:47)

 3.  It's A Shame About Ray (3:08)

 4.  Rudderless (3:21)

 5.  My Drug Buddy (2:52)

 6.  the Turnpike Down (2:34)

Side Two:

 1.  Bit Part (1:52)

 2.  Alison's Starting To Happen (2:00)

 3.  Hannah & Gabi (2:41)

 4.  Kitchen (2:55)

 5.  Celling Fan In My Spoon (2:00)

 6.  Frank Mills (1:45)

Bonus Material Via Download:

Essential Extras:

 1.  Mrs. Robinson: (3:45)

 2.  Shaky Ground (B-Side) (1:49)

 3.  My Drug Buddy (feat. Juliana Hatfield) (Demo Version) (2:47)

 4.  Knowing Me, Knowing You (Acoustic) (2:19)

 5.  Confetti (Acoustic) (2:09)

 6.  Alison's Starting To Happen (Acoustic) (2:22)

7.  Divan (1:67)

Demo Recordings:

 8.  It's A Shame About Ray (2:57)

 9.  Rockin' Stroll (1:49)

10. My Drug Buddy (2:47)

11. Hannah & Gabi (2:27)

12. Kitchen (3:13)

13. Bit Part (1:55)

14. Rudderless (3:21)

15. Celling Fan In My Spoon (2:18)

16. Confetti (1:18)

Personnel:

Evan Dando:  Guitar, Vocals

Juliana Hatfield:  Bass, Backup Vocals

David Ryan:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Nic Dalton:  Bass on Track "Mrs. Robinson"

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter:  Slide Guitar on Track "Hannah & Gabi"

It's A Shame About Ray is the fifth album by The Lemonheads, originally released on June 2, 1992 by Atlantic Records, remastered and reissued on March 21, 2025 by Fire Records.  Limited Edition 30 Anniversary includes High Quality Download Plus Bonus Material.