“Alex Lilly, an LA-based song stylist and keyboardist best known as a singer for indie pop band The Bird and the Bee, mashes up Burt Bacharach with Serge Gainsbourg, churning out an improbable mixture of sonic bliss and real melodic sense on Capades, Obi Best’s first release. ” – Blogcritics
“Obi Best shares an affection for analog synths and ‘60s chanteusery with the Bird and the Bee, with whom Lilly tours as a backup singer, and yet the band’s digital release, Capades, brings its Bacharach-isms and girl-groupiness past the sugary homage stage. The album is clever without resorting to irony, smart without a hint of pretension, and swooningly pretty in the least obvious of ways. ” 8.5/10 – Prefix
“Obi Best’s first attempt is ten songs of refreshing, keyboard-driven pop, and is largely buoyed by the strength of Lilly’s voice. Reminiscent of Feist, her voice is both confident and quirky, which works wonderfully when paired with the punchy lyrics.” – NPR
”...Under a sprightly, whimsical layer-cake of pianos, synths, and budget drum-machine skitters (provided by a slew of like-minded pals), Lilly’s work takes on a circus-esque, twirling quality with its animated, bubbly instrumentation and varied lyrical topics, from lovers to gardens, and beyond. And tracks like the slower, twinkling ballad “Green and White Stripes” and the Stereolab-esque “Blooms Like Flowers” show Lilly’s knack for both songwriting and setting an ethereal soundscape.” – Spin
“Obi Best… (are) just a fantastic band that will remind you of all the things you love about Swede pop, 60’s grooves, and Minty Fresh records.” – LA Underground