We just discovered this new album “Shifty’s Tavern” from the creative and professional band Lilybandits and we can’t get enough of it. It’s without a doubt one of the more unique albums we’ve covered recently, and it was so interesting we knew it would be a mistake not to share it with you.
We listened to this album several times, and we still can’t find the right words to describe it. Each track has its own unique, captivating soundscape which is perfect for a good set of headphones. The energy of this album is incredible and the vocals are amazing. The lyrics are easy to listen to and will get stuck in your head in no time. The atmosphere of this project is unique and the production style is distinctive. The production here is polished, the mixing is excellent and the instrumentals are impressive. This band plays with a range of instrumentals that you can’t help but fall in love with. They bring a great level of creativity and passion to their music that anyone can enjoy. So no matter what you a fan of, this project is the most perfect ride for you.
In summary, this new album is one of the best projects we’ve heard in a while. and we think it’s safe to say that Lilybandits are setting themselves up for something truly amazing. Go ahead and check out the album for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to follow the band online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases!
ABOUT THE BAND:
Lilybandits
Todd May – Vocals/Guitar
Jason (Jose) Gonzales – Guitar/Vocals
Keith Smith – Drums/Vocals
Trent Arnold – Bass
Bob Hite – Keyboards/Accordion
Lilybandits were an Americana band from Columbus, Ohio. They formed in 1993 and broke up in 2001. Why should you care about an obscure Americana band from the 90s? Mostly because they wrote good songs. The Lilybandits made recordings that slotted neatly into the emergent Americana sub-genre. But the band stood out for crafting songs that were engaging without sounding trendy.
In other words, you, lover of music, will probably enjoy most if not all of these songs. They range from country to power pop to aggressive to beautiful. And even though these recordings were made well over 20 years ago they don’t really sound of their time.
If you are the kind of music nerd who wants to go deep on the history, The Lilybandits will be a compelling band to understand as being part of the formative years of a lasting sub-genre. They rubbed elbows with the likes of Wilco, The Jayhawks, and Drive-By Truckers, played such esteemed clubs as The 40 Watt and CBGB, and played SXSW in 1998
But really, it’s the songs. They wrote good songs and put a lot of effort into crafting them well.
They released two CDs. Shifty’s Tavern in 1995 and @ 33 1/3 in 1999. Shifty’s Tavern was initially self-released and then was reissued on Fundamental Recordings.