Lillix - Falling Uphill (12 tracks) +Album Reviews

A Little Disappointed, But Still A Good Debut

Raine | United States | 06/04/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard of Lillix, on Trl a few months ago, and was excited to listen to all 12 tracks when it arrived. I must admit, the songs are catchy, and fun to sing along to, but not all the tracks are that good, and I'll explain why. Half of the tracks are under 3:30 long, and because of that, by the time you get into the song it ends. Even with that being said, I still enjoy listening to each song and think it's a good debut. Here's how I rate each song.1. "Tomorrow" - 10/10 Catchy lryic's, good beat. One of the better tracks, and a great way to start off the cd. Length: 3:442. "Quicksand" - 10/10 probably my favorite track on the cd. Some of their best lryic's on the album, are in this song. Length: 3:463. "It's About Time" - 10/10 Their first single, and the second best song on the album. All four of them seem to be having fun in this song. The chorus is very catchy. Length: 3:414. "Dirty Sunshine" - 8/10 the chorus is probably my least favorite part of the song. However, it's still great. 3:175. "Sick" 9/10 Another one of their better tracks. This one is just fun to listen to. Great beat. 3:376. "Invisible" 8/10 Once again, the chorus is my least favorite part of the song, but that's because it seems like the rhymes are a bit forced. Here is an example from the chorus "What do you want to see? She. Someone who isn't me." It just feels like they worded it badly, just for the rhymes. 3:447. "24/7" 6/10 I know this song is written by Tasha-Ray Evin, by it sounds like a filler track. It's okay, but the repeated use of "24/7" gets annoying. Sadly, this is the longest song on the album coming in at 3:58. 8. "Because" 7/10 This song has a good start, but it ends, before I could get into it. It's soooo short that (in their own words "It's over before it has begun". 2:269. "Promises" 9/10 This is their verion of a love ballad. Truth is, I like it, but it's meaning does not seem personal. The lryics sound like any other "don't go" kind of song. 3:2210. "Fork in the Road" 9/10 A good song, strong lryics. I'm a little suprised that this song is so late in the album, because it's better than a lot of the other tracks. 3:1111. "Lost and Confused" 8 1/2/10 It's a pretty good song, but not very memorable. 3:1612. "What I Like About You" 8/10 This song is used for the tv show "What I like about you". It's a good cover, of the original song, but not the best song on the album. 2:47Overall, this is a very good debut. And the gals of Lillix should NOT be compared to Avril Lavigne. As a fan of both Avril and Lillix, I can tell you that both are good in their own right. The enhanced part of this cd features the video for "It's about time". If you like that song, you should get this cd. If not, you may want to wait and see, based on other future singles."

Hot new Chick Band ready to kick some ass

Briana | CA, USA | 06/14/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Canada has done it again. But this time it's not Avril thats stealing the spotlight, it's the all girl rock group "Lillix". The band consists of guitarist Tasha-Ray Evin (17), keyboardist Lacey-Lee Evin (19), bassist Louise Burns (17), and the newest edition to the band drummer Kim Urhahn (23). With all 4 girls playing their own instruments Lillix brings a new style to the music world. Their first single and current hit "It's about time" has claimed a permanent spot on MTV's TRL. One might judge Lillix as a complete copy of Avril Lavigne, but this band is far from it. In fact, "It's about time" is a poor representation of what the rest of the record sounds like. Tracks such as "Dirty Sunshine" and "Sick" clearly show the bands talent for writing powerful lyrics and music. "Quicksand" and "24/7" will have listeners relating to the lyrics, and rockin out to the tune. Overall "Falling Uphill" will inspire you to pick up a guitar (or a pair of drumsticks) and start your own band! This is a great record with a great band backing it up."

Good pop album, catchy

C. A. Gordon | Indianapolis, IN USA | 06/02/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"It would have been 3 1/2 stars, but ... does not offer that...First, let's get this straight: LILLIX is NOT rock; they are pure pop. However, that doesn't take away from the fact that they've put out a decent debut album. Perfect for bright, sunny days and roadtrips, most of the songs on Falling Uphill are catchy and better than what's currently on the radio. The girls in LILLIX are definitely talented.BEST SONGS: Tomorrow, Invisible, QuicksandWORST SONG: 24/7 It's the only one I consistently skip. It really irks me, annoys me, and drives me up the wall.Overall, Falling Uphill is worth your money. It's decent pop music."

FALLING UPHILL

angel_5_14 | Canada | 06/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"FALLING UPHILL
I heard about this band (Lillix) by a family member. They said that the group had really good songs, and can play their instruments really well. I went and bought the CD, and they were nothing short of that description. I know that the song, "It's About Time" isn't liked by many people who have heard it, because of the 'pop' in it, but the rest of the cd is not like that! The rest of the songs are very good with great lyrics and music to them. These girls know how to sing and play their instruments and I think that people should at least give them a chance. My two favourite songs on the CD are "Sick" which has great lyrics and awesome guitar. My other favourite is "Tomorrow" because it's just a really great song, that starts off slow with bass, then goes into a really good upbeat/mid tempo chorus. I myself, play the guitar and these girls really seem like they have been playing their instruments for years. They inspire me to learn more songs on the guitar. KEEP WRITING AND WE'LL KEEP LISTENING GIRLS!"

Lillix: A legend in the Making

Darryl J. Smith | Portland, ME USA | 06/11/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One day I got this e-mail about this new band from Canada called Lillix and at first I didn't pay any attention. Finally one day I listened to "It's About Time" and I thought it was a catchy, upbeat song. It was enough to get me hooked. I bought the album the day it came out and it hasn't left my CD player yet. Falling Uphill is probably the best debut album from any band or artist in a long time. Tasha-Ray Evin is only 17 years old but she plays the guitar like a pro. I believe she is well on her way to being one of the best female guitar players out there. Lacey-Lee Evin is Tasha's older sister (Lacey is 19) and she plays the keyboards. Louise Burns is the 17 year old bass player and she is one of the best bass players I have heard in a while. Kim Urhahn is the 23 year old drummer and she is absolutely awesome behind the skins.A lot of people like to compare Lillix to Avril Lavigne and Michelle Branch but I don't think that's a fair comparison. They do have certain similarities to these and other artists but these girls are unique. The lead vocals are shared between Lacey-Lee, Tasha-Ray, and Louise and this shared vocal arrangement works amazingly well. There isn't that many albums out there that I can say I love every song on the album but Falling Uphill is one of those albums that doesn't have a bad song on the album. Every song is absolutely awesome. The girls also write almost every song on the album by themselves. They had help from The Matrix and Linda Perry on a couple songs and they did an incredible cover of "What I Like About You" that rivals the original version by The Romantics. These girls rock, they are extremely talented, and I believe they have a very bright long future in music. I highly recommend everyone buy this album and show support for this talented band that is bringing rock n roll back into the main stream!"

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