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THE REVIEW
The Lilys are Kurt Heasley, a singer-songwriter and guitarist who bears more than a vague resemblance to the good old Malkmus.
There was a time when Heasley managed to carve in stone the references of his mini-album among those of the cornerstones of the indie movement. The game is simple: take "From a Motel 6" by Yo La Tengo and dilute it into the Pavement in a barely power-pop style.
The result is an album, this one, dated 1994, which effectively seals the transition from shoegazing sounds à la My Bloody Valentine from the earlier "In the Presence of Nothing," to the more guitar-driven and "collegiate" sounds of the two aforementioned bands.
An epic, still active, that of Heasley, which, despite the parabolic trend set in motion over recent years, undoubtedly deserves a proper rediscovery.
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The review highlights Lilys' 1994 album as a key transitional work from shoegazing to guitar-driven indie rock. Kurt Heasley's songwriting evokes influences from Pavement, Yo La Tengo, and My Bloody Valentine. The album is praised for its role in shaping indie music and is recommended for a rediscovery.Tracklist Videos
Lilys
Lilys is an American indie band led by Kurt Heasley, noted in reviews for early shoegaze-influenced albums such as In the Presence of Nothing.02 Reviews
