The Lemonheads hit it big in the early 90's with two equally glorious melodic alt-rock albums: It's a Shame About Ray and Come on Feel. Amidst the critical acclaim and commercial success of this period, main man Evan Dando began to make news more for the rock lifestyle than for his music, creating a reputation he's never really shaken off .
Despite this, in a sporadic career since, he has never released a bad album. His deep, rich-as-a jamaica-ginger-cake voice, over the top of a seemingly endless supply of sumptious melodies (be they driven by an acoustic guitar or full band rocking out) is something I return to time and again.
Evan has, in recent years made records under both his own name and that of the band, though The Lemonheads these days are, to all intents and purposes Dando plus a revolving door of sidemen.
This Linda Perry-penned Christina Aguilera track was featured on a whole album of covers, 2009's Varshons, and to be perfectly honest is one of the few songs on it that I was familiar with. Generally well received, Varshons included unlikely collabarations with actress Liv Tyler and model Kate Moss. Hope you like this one.
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