Franglen and Deakin initially released three limited-circulation EPs: The Bath (1998), The Yellow (1999), and The Midnight (2000), all of which were then collected into a widely-released album in 2000, Lemonjelly.ky, which was both a critical and a commercial success.
Their second album (and self-proclaimed first studio album), Lost Horizons, was released in 2002, and was another success.
Their last album, 2005's '64-'95, featured a sticker to warn listeners that "This is our new album. It's not like our old album." The title comes from the fact that each track features a single sample drawn from years between 1964 and 1995, incorporating each sample in a variety of imaginative ways.
Some of their best or well-known songs are:
- The Staunton Lick
- Kneel Before Your God
- Space Walk
- Nice Weather For Ducks
- '75 Aka Stay With You
- '90 aka A Man Like Me
They have also made mix sets for Radio 1's Mary-Anne Hobbs' 'Breezeblock' show, as well as for a variety of other shows (6 Mix, XFM's 'The Hijack', The Blue Room, etc). They have remixed a number of other artists, including Badly Drawn Boy, Pet Shop Boys and Coldcut, as well as collaborated with William Shatner on a track from his latest album.
Fred Deakin is also co-founder and creative director of print and interactive design agency Airside.
In January 2008, the duo announced Lemon Jelly would be breaking up for the foreseeable future. Fred Deakin released the news on their forum. He also stated that whilst there was a possibility the two would work together again, they would be pursuing solo careers for the time being.
Fred Deakin's website featuring Lemon Jelly info, his art, music and a comprehensive digital biography :
https://freddeak.in/project/lemon-jelly//
More Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_Jelly
'88 aka Come Down on Me
Lemon Jelly Lyrics
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Come down
Come down
Come down
Then when the circle spoke
The light fell
The spell broke
Then when the circle spoke
The light fell
The spell broke
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down on me
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down
Come down
The song '88 aka Come Down on Me by Lemon Jelly is a track that features repeating lyrics and a catchy beat. The song essentially talks about descending into a calm state, as the person sings 'come down' repeatedly. The song then goes on to describe the moment when the circle speaks and the light falls, breaking the spell. This is perhaps meant to signify a moment of clarity or transcendence, where the person is able to release the negative energy and come down from a high state.
The lyrics of the song are minimalistic, which makes it open to interpretation. The repeating phrases create a hypnotic effect, and the pared-back sound enhances the feelings of Zen and tranquillity. The listener is taken on a journey of letting go of complicated thoughts, embracing simplicity, and accepting life's flow.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down
Requesting something or someone to lower themselves
Come down
Asking for a decrease in intensity or pressure
Come down
Asking for the listener's mood to relax or chill out
Come down
Encouraging oneself to return to a state of calmness or soberness
Then when the circle spoke
Referring to a moment of magic or mysticism
The light fell
Illustrating a sense of release or revelation
The spell broke
Describing a moment of magic ending, often with negative connotations
Come down on me
Expressing a desire for something or someone to affect you strongly
Come down
Repeating the earlier requests for a decrease in intensity or pressure
Come down
Repeating the earlier requests for the listener's mood to relax or chill out
Come down
Repeating the earlier encouragements to return to a state of calmness or soberness
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lisa smallshaw
love this track, 64-95 is a mind blowing journey into jelly world, would love to have seen them live :D
Bernie rollings
AWESUM AWESUM
Malcolm K
The intro to this track has had me rolling on the floor laughing and for years became a running joke between my friend and I.
arunabrown18
Lemon Jelly is all over the place with their music. I cannot categorize into any genre of music. It's probably why I like them
Fondage
FML ....😂😂 Was scratching my head at the same issue...wstch later is being cleared...was thinking punk/S rock ✌
Андрей Китызин
Боже, как же эта песня вонзилась ко мне в голову. Я просто не могу слушать её, не представляя в голове оригинальную Honda NSX. Она так гармонично подходит под эту песню, что просто невероятно!
Alexander T
А у Меня это Вайпер полностью прототиповый , его звук мотора аж слышу )
Даже страшно иногда становится когда его вижу :D
Uncledaddy
This is the song that got me into Lemon Jelly in the first place. It's so awesome; Lemon Jelly is the best.
YouMyWifeNowDave
The happiest song I've heard this year! Extatic! The voices are sampled from some stone rock would you believe it...
SouthPaw
CLASSIC!!!!!!!! one of the BEST songs to listen to on 'shrooms