“I Would Not Be Wise” by Shane Tully – A Song Review

     The vocals of “I Would Not Be Wise” have a consistently quiet strength, while the supporting lead guitar mostly flutters but also has a fling with flittering. Without getting entrenched in the analogy, the fluttering is the rapid guitar picking that allows the instrument to hover over the vocals and other elements of the track from Shane Tully. We particularly enjoy the guitar hover that occurs after the 2:30 mark of the song. In comparison, “flitter” is more random and unpredictable. At the two-minute mark, the guitar enters into a brief flitter that is attractive, well-positioned, and well-executed.

     Tully provided the vocals and rhythm guitar for "I Would Not Be Wise." The electric guitar belongs to Anthony Ajluni. Other contributors include Gabe Bustos (bass) and  Sam Balcom (drums).

     The lyrics include only three stanzas, enough to draw praise. The first two stanzas end with related messages, although presented in different poetic verse. At first, the thought regarding foes is to “shed a light on their fear.” The later twist in thinking is to “shed a light on the deer.”

     Shane Tully is based in Brooklyn. “I Would Not Be Wise” is the second track from the album “Phantom Followed,” (scheduled release – Oct. 25). The album was recorded at Memphis Trap Studios in Tully’s hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

     “I Would Not Be Wise” by Shane Tully 

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Lyrics of “I Would Not Be Wise” by Shane Tully

The time has come to

Throw my foes in the throes

I've got a mind to

Shed a light on their fear

The time has come to

Lure more in the door

I've got a mind to

Shed a light on the deer

When it comes time to

Throw my foes in the throes

I would not be wise to improvise

Credits for the album “Phantom Followed:”

Song written by Shane Tully

Rhythm Guitar/Vocals: Shane Tully

Electric Guitar: Anthony Ajluni

Bass: Gabe Bustos

Drums: Sam Balcom

Produced by: Gabe Bustos

Co-Produced by: Shane Tully & Anthony Ajluni

Engineered by: Gabe Bustos

Mixed by: Matt Boynton

Mastered by: Sarah Register

Artwork by: Shane Tully, Kendall McCoy and Jamie McCoy