MXDWN Reveres Alex Lilly’s “Remarkable” Songwriting

Posted on Nov 30, 2022
MXDWN Reveres Alex Lilly’s “Remarkable” Songwriting

About the new Alex Lilly LP Repetition Is A SinMXDWN writes: “The siren of avant-pop strikes again… Inspired by predecessors Kate Bush and XTC, the album fuses familiar organic instruments like piano, acoustic guitar, and horns with a surreal universe of synthesizers, drum machines and warped samples. Lilly’s love of music theory certainly shines through in unorthodox note choices, harmonies and rhythms. The result is an ever-evolving, psychedelic texture that supports clever, snappy lyrics and doesn’t sacrifice popular appeal. All eleven tracks hold their own with plenty of memorable moments… [and] even among fascinating feats of music production, Lilly’s songwriting is possibly the most remarkable element of all.”

Read the full review here, and get Repetition Is A Sin going at your station now. Looking for where to start? We recommend album opener “Pure Drivel” along with “Frank,” “I’m Getting Better At Falling In Love,” and “Melinda.”

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