Layla Zoe: The Lily Review
Layla Zoe effortlessly transcends the sounds and vibe of the ’70s with her album The Lily. Not only does she look the part, but she plays the part damn well. Born and raised in the ’70s with a healthy diet of blues and rock given to her by her parents, Layla Zoe set out to be one of the more well known women in the blues world. The Lily is Layla Zoe’s sixth studio album.
“Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” is a haunting track that sets The Lily off on the right foot. Carrying on the free spirit vibe throughout the album, Zoe’s velvety voice melts on each track. On the track, “Green Eyed Lover” Zoe’s voice drips with soul and passion.
The middle of the The Lily sounds a bit repetitive. Very pleasant sounding, but much of it sounds the same. There is not much distinction between each track. Zoe’s voice continues to sound beautiful and nostalgic, but there isn’t much variation. On that note, “Never Met a Man Like You” gives the band a step in the spotlight featuring intricate guitar solos.
The later tracks of the album are also some of the longest in The Lily. “Father” is the second longest track on The Lily. Coming in just over eight minutes in length, “Father” has the slowest tempo of the album but comes rolling in and hits its stride around six minutes in. The self-titled track, “The Lily” is just shy of the ten minute mark. This track truly highlights Layla Zoe’s voice. The hymn-like track is complemented by elegant but not distracting guitar work. “I Choose You” has the packs more of a pure rock vibe which is carried on with the ending track “Hey, Hey, My, My.”
Overall, The Lily is a solid album, far from weak but no extremely elevated points. Layla Zoe fills the role of a front woman very well and both Zoe and the band really complement each other.
The Review: 6.5/10
Can’t Miss Tracks
– Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
– Green Eyed Lover
– The Lily
– Hey, Hey, My, My
The Big Hit
– Hey, Hey, My, My
Review by Alysha Rendflesh
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