The Lemon Of Pink
Artist The Books
Genre Electronic
Genre Folk, World, & Country
Style Abstract
Style Leftfield
Style Experimental

The Lemon of Pink is the second studio album by American musical duo the Books. It was released on October 7, 2003 by Tomlab. Like much of the duo’s work, the songs on The Lemon of Pink juxtapose samples with folk and string instrumentation and other melodic elements, including guest vocals by Anne Doerner.

Tracklisting

  1. The Lemon Of Pink (4:40)
  2. The Lemon Of Pink II (1:35)
  3. Tokyo (3:43)
  4. Bonanza (0:53)
  5. S Is For Evrysing (3:32)
  6. Explanation Mark (0:20)
  7. There Is No There (3:37)
  8. Take Time (3:37)
  9. Don’t Even Sing About It (4:10)
  10. The Future, Wouldn’t That Be Nice (3:16)
  11. A True Story Of A Story Of True Love (4:25)
  12. That Right Ain’t Shit (2:48)
  13. P.S. (0:56)

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Release Information

Key Value
Wikipedia URL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lemon_of_Pink
Format Vinyl LP Album Club Edition Limited Edition Reissue Remastered (Yellow w/ Pink Splatter)
Label Temporary Residence Limited
Catalog Number TRR181-VMP
Notes ‘Vinyl Me, Please’ record club exclusive. Record of the month for November 2016. Record pressed on lemon-colored vinyl with hot pink splatter. Packaging includes gatefold jacket with die-cut front panel; art print with metallic inks and foil stamping on separate cardstock sheet with text and images on back; cardstock dust jacket with artwork; 16 page cardstock booklet with lyrics, liner notes, track by track commentary by Nick Zammuto and artwork, mp3 download card; J-card wrapping around gatefold, containing release info on front, cocktail recipe and notes on inside. Package issued in shrinkwrap with hype sticker. All text on runout is hand etched, except for GZ code (146860E1/A; 146860E2/A), which is machine stamped.
Discogs URL The Books - The Lemon Of Pink