Lemonator
At the presence of great beauty
Odor
I had never heard of this band until Avi began posting about them and his passion for them made me want to give it a listen. Here's my verdict: this is great. In a year (like every year) with fantastic indiepop albums coming out of the Nordic lands, Lemonator has really found a true gem, but one of those that doesn't need polish because the flaws are what truly makes it shine. This is an epic album, not in length, but in feel and movement. Lemonator perfectly portrays the feelings of love, happiness, loss and admiration with it's somewhat simple lyrics and perfect music. The vocal melodies take center stage and send chills, most notably on the album closer "The perfect couple" (which is just amazing, that's the only way to put it). This band has found out how to make a stellar album, and I can just hope it continues.
- Matt Giordano