http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69217&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.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/Alternativeen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:43 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69217&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.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=ply.30064911&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:53:53 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 30064911 ply.30064911 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30064911&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25456488&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:57:59 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 25456488 ply.25456488 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25456488&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22716931&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:08:44 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 22716931 ply.22716931 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22716931&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18683037&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:01:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 18683037 ply.18683037 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18683037&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17012224&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Fri, 2 May 2008 20:11:53 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 17012224 ply.17012224 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17012224&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12070354&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:33 -0800 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 12070354 ply.12070354 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12070354&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11954665&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:24:30 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 11954665 ply.11954665 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11954665&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11754532&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:45:20 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 11754532 ply.11754532 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.11754532&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9850105&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:10:11 -0800 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 9850105 ply.9850105 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9850105&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9352837&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:43:15 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 9352837 ply.9352837 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9352837&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9352994&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:12:50 -0700 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 9352994 ply.9352994 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9352994&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8918351&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:08:57 -0800 Playlists Featuring Pedro The Lion on Rhapsody Online 8918351 ply.8918351 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8918351&variant=play&rws=%2Fpedro-the-lion%2Fplaylists.rss