The Lemonheads' 1996 release "Car Button Cloth" saw the band returning to Fire Records, the indie label that had issued their early work, marking a move away from the major-label success of their previous albums. This album is notable for its raw, unpolished sound and the return of original drummerothiaz."
- "Car Button Cloth" was recorded in Acton, Massachusetts, with production duties handled by The Lemonheads and John Agnello. The album features the return of original drummerothiaz, who had been absent since the band's debut. It was released on October 15, 1996, by Fire Records in the UK and by Taang! Records in the US.
- The album received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its return to the band's earlier, more lo-fi sound, while others found it lacking the polish of their more commercially successful records. It did not chart on major album charts in the US or UK.
- The album's title, "Car Button Cloth," is a reference to a line in the 1992 film "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Lead singer and guitarist Evan Dando has stated that the phrase held no particular meaning for him beyond its inclusion in the film.
The Lemonheads are an alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for blending punk energy with melodic songwriting. At the time of "Car Button Cloth," they were navigating the post-grunge landscape, having moved from major labels back to independent imprints.
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