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Lemon Parade
Rock · 1996 · 12 tracks

Lemon Parade

Tonic's platinum-selling debut, Lemon Parade, delivers a potent blend of melodic post-grunge and alternative rock, characterized by Emerson Hart's earnest vocals, distortion-laden guitars, and subtle

July 16, 1996 · Polydor

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Lemon Parade is the sound of the mid-90s alternative rock landscape, a compelling blend of driving guitars, earnest vocals, and a melancholic undertow. It's an album that feels both expansive and intimate, perfect for those moments of introspection or when you need a powerful, melodic soundtrack to your day. With its platinum status and enduring hit "If You Could Only See," this record isn't just a relic; it's a timeless piece of emotional, guitar-driven rock that still resonates with its blend of raw energy and thoughtful lyricism. Own it for the anthems, stay for the nuanced emotional journey.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Open Up Your Eyes
3:42
02
Casual Affair
3:34
03
If You Could Only See
4:24
04
Soldier’s Daughter
5:05
05
Lemon Parade
3:43
06
Mountain
4:40
07
Thick
4:21
08
Wicked Soldier
4:32
09
Mr. Golden Deal
4:56
10
Bigot Sunshine
2:53
11
Celtic Aggression
3:28
12
My Old Man
5:52
Moments Worth Listening For
The instantly recognizable, driving guitar riff and soaring chorus of "If You Could Only See", embodying the album's anthemic appeal.
The raw, unvarnished energy and heavy distortion on "Wicked Soldier", showcasing the band's harder edge.
The unexpected, uplifting acoustic warmth and heartfelt vocal performance on "Mountain", providing a stark, beautiful contrast to the album's heavier tracks.
The atmospheric, "murky" sonic landscape of the title track "Lemon Parade", particularly how the instrumentation builds around Hart's dream-inspired narrative.
Reviews

How does Lemon Parade sound next to the rest of Tonic's catalogue?

Rainy Day+2.4σ

Rainy Day saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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