http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69217&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rssPedro the Lion are the brainchild of David Bazan, who proves himself to be a thought-provoking, ambitious songwriter. He even makes a "concept" album about the machinations of a scheming, self-righteous politician and his drunkard of a brother sound like an intimate confession of personal tragedies and foibles. His voice is full of a tangible world-weariness, and his metaphorical lyrics jump out with real power. The band's music is spartan, as Bazan arranges many songs for only his voice and guitar: other tracks find him playing bass, drums and simple keyboard lines. This minimal setting allows for the dynamic shifts to have greater impact as he alternates between folkie, melodic tunes and up-tempo rockers rife with lovely, intertwining harmonies between the guitar, bass and vocals. Other numbers are slow and melancholic, sometimes recalling the austere work of Bedhead. Bazan's music doesn't always hand the listener answers on a silver platter, but for those willing to invest a little time, this is rich and rewarding Indie Rock. - Will LernerIndie/Alternativeen720Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:24:49 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69217&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Pedro the Lion are the brainchild of David Bazan, who proves himself to be a thought-provoking, ambitious songwriter. He even makes a "concept" album about the machinations of a scheming, self-righteous politician and his drunkard of a brother sound like an intimate confession of personal tragedies and foibles. His voice is full of a tangible world-weariness, and his metaphorical lyrics jump out with real power. The band's music is spartan, as Bazan arranges many songs for only his voice and guitar: other tracks find him playing bass, drums and simple keyboard lines. This minimal setting allows for the dynamic shifts to have greater impact as he alternates between folkie, melodic tunes and up-tempo rockers rife with lovely, intertwining harmonies between the guitar, bass and vocals. Other numbers are slow and melancholic, sometimes recalling the austere work of Bedhead. Bazan's music doesn't always hand the listener answers on a silver platter, but for those willing to invest a little time, this is rich and rewarding Indie Rock. - Will Lerner http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.11853635&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.11853635 alb.11853635 Pedro The Lion art.69217 5.99 Tour EP 2004 alb.11853635 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/9/7/3/1783795_170x170.jpg 2009-08-25 00:00:00.0 2006-05-09 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.11853635&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.11853635&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.5188737&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.5188737 alb.5188737 Pedro The Lion art.69217 9.99 Achilles' Heel alb.5188737 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/6/2/0/1780263_170x170.jpg 2009-08-18 00:00:00.0 2004-05-10 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.5188737&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.5188737&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.319951&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.319951 alb.319951 Pedro The Lion art.69217 9.99 Control alb.319951 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/3/4/0/1770432_170x170.jpg 2009-08-11 00:00:00.0 2002-04-08 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.319951&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.319951&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.201212&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.201212 alb.201212 Pedro The Lion art.69217 9.99 It's Hard To Find A Friend alb.201212 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/8/6/6/1756685_170x170.jpg 2009-07-28 00:00:00.0 2001-10-08 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.201212&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.201212&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.307700&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.307700 alb.307700 Pedro The Lion art.69217 7.99 The Only Reason I Feel Secure alb.307700 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/8/6/6/1756682_170x170.jpg 2009-07-28 00:00:00.0 2001-10-08 00:00:00.0 true false single http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.307700&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.307700&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.202155&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.202155 alb.202155 Pedro The Lion art.69217 3.99 Progress alb.202155 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/2/3/1/561329_170x170.jpg 2009-06-01 00:00:00.0 2000-06-27 00:00:00.0 true false single http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.202155&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.202155&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.120391&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.120391 alb.120391 Pedro The Lion art.69217 7.99 Winners Never Quit alb.120391 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/3/3/0/1750334_170x170.jpg 2009-07-14 00:00:00.0 2000-03-20 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.120391&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.120391&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.114498&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss Indie/Alternative Tue, 20 Jun 2000 00:00:00 -0700 Pedro The Lion Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.114498 alb.114498 Pedro The Lion art.69217 4.99 Whole EP alb.114498 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/4/3/8/398344_170x170.jpg 2000-06-20 00:00:00.0 1997-04-08 00:00:00.0 true false single http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.114498&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.114498&variant=data&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fdiscography.rss