WRITTEN BY RTM (@RYANTHOMASMITCHELL)Those who have followed Darkness Calling from the beginning should be familiar with Don’t Get Lemon, one of the first bands we ever interviewed.
Their latest single “Working Man’s Ballet” can be heard on the Darkness Calling Spotify playlist. Alternatively, you can listen for free via the Bandcamp player below — or catch their DIY video as part of our latest Front Page Video Takeover.
As always, we strongly encourage you to support the band by purchasing their music directly.
Read our full review below.
“Working Man’s Ballet” starts off with a fast-paced drum beat before giving way to a delightfully catchy synth melody that weaves in and out of this irresistibly fun track.
One thing can be said for Don’t Get Lemon: when you hear one of their songs, you’ll always know it’s them when you hear another. They have a distinct sound despite their relatively new presence in the indie scene. The musical arrangements are a bit hyperactive and whimsical, while the vocal delivery is deep and monotonous in that classic 80’s post-punk sort of way.
I also must give them credit for their consistent visual presence — from the single covers to their music videos, Don’t Get Lemon have a unique visual appeal as well, and it somehow creeps into the music when you’ve familiarized yourself with this band enough.
While “Working Man’s Ballet” isn’t necessarily their strongest single yet, it isn’t dwarfed by their previous output, either. If the single can be knocked for anything, it’s perhaps too good at “playing it safe” and delivering the same Don’t Get Lemon formula listeners have come to expect. Also — maybe it’s just me — but I had a great deal of difficulty discerning any lyrics with this track, perhaps moreso than with any of their other tracks. I don’t know if it’s the mix or just my ears, but the Bandcamp lyrics were a savior this time around.
The final verdict? A solid 3/5 on the Bat Scale.
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