The Lemonheads

“The Lemonheads”

The Lemonheads’ first album in 10 years at first feels like a letdown. Leader Evan Dando essentially made the band’s ’90s career on his endearingly slacker vocals and catchy, guitar-driven melodies, and this self-titled disc seems to be in short supply of both. Repeated listens bring out the subtler moments, helping reveal that Dando’s songwriting is as strong as ever, despite years of drug abuse and obscurity. The production is a bit shiny for the subject matter. Still, fans will be thrilled, as will casual listeners with patience.