Lilly - by Intro Signal

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 "Lilly" by Intro Signal has as strong 90's alternative/grunge rock style.  It definitely feels the way their YouTube video suggests, like a garage band blasting away...probably with angry neighbors!  (Been there done that!  LOL)

The riff at the very beginning of the song is intense, leading into the verse with power.  I was a little surprised that the vocals didn't match what the riff led me to believe was coming!  It did, however, come in melodically...bleeding into the alternative area of rock quickly.  I did enjoy the grungy rasp brought into the chorus!  The melody is very catchy and should expect audience members singing along!

The rhythm guitars have a raw distortion sound and a nicely mixed lead guitar part over the top in many areas, using lots of bends and improv-soloing.  The bass is very active with improv and carries the low-end very nicely throughout with solid rhythm.  The drums sound nice and have a higher difficulty level than standard.  I did notice a couple times when the flow of the song hit a little turbulence with the on beat being slightly delayed after a solid drum fill, but it's incredibly easy to look past this when the drums are kicking butt the whole time!  The aggressive drum parts fit the song very nicely and belong there as it raises the song's intensity so much!

I highly recommend this song to rock listeners who enjoy loud jam sessions anchored by lots of aggressive energy from the band!


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