Cavetown – Lemon Boy

Review

Crank up the intimacy because "Lemon Boy" by Cavetown isn't just any album; it's the cozy, emo-laden soundtrack of a generation finding beauty in their brooding. Dropped in 2018, this masterpiece straddles the line between adorable and gut-wrenching, turning a garden's misfit lemon into a metaphor for the artist’s own battles with the blues. It's like if your deepest diary entries had a soundtrack, with hits like the self-titled "Lemon Boy" serving up melancholy with a side of melodic charm.

Robin Skinner, the genius flying the Cavetown flag, wears his heart on his musical sleeve. This album is his therapy session, melody edition—every track spinning sadness into indie pop gold. It's a mix that has snagged hearts worldwide, making folks feel a little less alone with every strum. Despite some naysayers calling out the album’s writing and production, "Lemon Boy" holds its ground and punches well above its weight in the feels department. So if you’re into tunes that hug first and ask questions later, "Lemon Boy" might just be the emotionally charged buddy you've been looking for in your playlist. - Leo