Album Review: Liily - ‘WAX’

LA indie rockers Liily return with their major label debut WAX everywhere on November 13, on Atlantic Records! WAX kicks off on a mellow note with “SPIDER”, a track I really appreciated for the way the highs on guitars paired with vocalist Dylan Nash’s vocal work. Up next was “FOREVER” which dialed things up quite a bit melodically, as the band bull rushed through the proverbial door with biting guitars, heavy bass, and booming percussion work.

The single “CALLUS” is a high point on the nine track LP, as it evoked memories of The Smiths. Nash’s vocals on the verses had the cadence of how Morrissey would deliver a verse and Sam De La Torre’s guitar were definitely Marr-esque. “ASSUME” was another peak on the record with fuzzy guitar work from De La Torre, killer percussion from Maxx Morando, and chunky bass riffs from Charlie Anastasis (who we spoke to earlier this week! See our interview here!)

WAX is a coming out party of sorts for a band that’s sound is so sophisticated, given their relative age in terms of being a band. If you like indie or rock, you’ll love WAX.

Rating - 7.5/10