The Lemon of Pink

by The Books

The Lemon of Pink cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 October 2003
  • Label: Tomlab, Temporary Residence Limited
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:20
  • Community rating: 3.9/5 from 11 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Merging avant-folk instrumentation with digital sampling, 'The Lemon of Pink' utilizes a vast array of found sounds, acoustic guitar, and vocal snippets to construct warm, pastoral compositions. The record is recognized in the folktronica genre for creating acoustic-driven soundscapes through the meticulous techniques of plunderphonics.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, sampling, textured, detailed, experimental, electronic, intricate, atmospheric, melodic, diverse

Tracklist

  1. The Lemon Of Pink (4:40)
  2. The Lemon Of Pink (1:34)
  3. Tokyo (3:43)
  4. Bonanza (0:52)
  5. S Is For Evrysing (3:32)
  6. Explanation Mark (0:19)
  7. There Is No There (3:36)
  8. Take Time (3:36)
  9. Don't Even Sing About It (4:09)
  10. The Future, Wouldn't That Be Nice? (3:15)
  11. A True Story Of A Story Of True Love (4:25)
  12. That Right Ain't Shit (2:44)
  13. PS (0:55)

Credits

  • Frieda Luczak - design/illustration, Design/illustration
  • Anne Doerner - additional lead vocals vocal, Additional Lead Vocals Vocal
  • Paul de Jong - Assistant Mix
  • Nick Zammuto - Mix

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