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Pedro the Lion Appreciation thread
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philN
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Everything David Bazan touches turns to gold. Or something like that.
I love Pedro the Lion. Based on his songs, his Q&A at his live shows, and the few times I've had a chance to chat with him, he is a very thoughtful man and is one of the rare christians that knows what it means to be a Christian and an artist. His stories don't all have happy endings, his songs are sometimes sardonic, other times just fun, and other times depressing. Just like life. He has the ability to capture in his little vignettes everything --the good and the bad aspects -- about life.
I also think it's funny that some of the strongest and most creative christians are the ones that most of christendom ignore and/or are offended by (e.g. David Bazan, David Eugene Edwards, Sufjan Stevens, Half-Handed Cloud, All Things Bright and Beautiful, et cetera) It just seems sort of weird.
Anyway, great thread. It's encouraging to know there are some other appreciators out there.
I love Pedro the Lion. Based on his songs, his Q&A at his live shows, and the few times I've had a chance to chat with him, he is a very thoughtful man and is one of the rare christians that knows what it means to be a Christian and an artist. His stories don't all have happy endings, his songs are sometimes sardonic, other times just fun, and other times depressing. Just like life. He has the ability to capture in his little vignettes everything --the good and the bad aspects -- about life.
I also think it's funny that some of the strongest and most creative christians are the ones that most of christendom ignore and/or are offended by (e.g. David Bazan, David Eugene Edwards, Sufjan Stevens, Half-Handed Cloud, All Things Bright and Beautiful, et cetera) It just seems sort of weird.
Anyway, great thread. It's encouraging to know there are some other appreciators out there.
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Yes! I knew philN would come through. I think you could also put Mike Knott in that same category.
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Macewindu77815
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I think he is pretty good...haven't heard enough stuff though..
Yeah just like everyone would burn in hell for sinning if it wasn't for Jesus...
Yeah just like everyone would burn in hell for sinning if it wasn't for Jesus...
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JaelWasWickedCool
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(hi jeff phil & jacob)
i dig pedro as well. i end up with "backwoods nation" and um..the first one off control stuck in my head a good deal. i think my favorite of his is "of minor prophets and their prostitute wives" though.
i dig pedro as well. i end up with "backwoods nation" and um..the first one off control stuck in my head a good deal. i think my favorite of his is "of minor prophets and their prostitute wives" though.
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swingnscream
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JesusWasn'tWhite
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philN said:
All Things Bright and Beautiful = Awesome
Anyone have a suggestion on where to start (what cd) if you are new to Pedro?
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philN
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I would start with It's Hard To Find A Friend or The Only Reason I Feel Secure. Those two albums have songs that are catchy, well performed, but also are challenging and thought-provoking. They are a little more laid back though, so if you would rather have something a little more intense, Control is pretty good. Control is a concept album that tells the story of a man who cheats on his wife and then she murders him. It is pretty heavy thematically and it's conclusion is somewhat ambiguous, but there are some great songs on there.
I started with Control, but my favorite album is It's Hard To Find A Friend. I think regardless of where you start you'll be pretty happy. A bad Pedro song is better than most other artists good songs.
I started with Control, but my favorite album is It's Hard To Find A Friend. I think regardless of where you start you'll be pretty happy. A bad Pedro song is better than most other artists good songs.
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I agree with phil. I also started with Control, but it by no means contains some of my favorite Pedro stuff.
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The Theory
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the "Whole EP" is the best he's ever done.
Followed closely by "Winners Never Quit."
you put down that telephone! you're not calling anyone!
Followed closely by "Winners Never Quit."
you put down that telephone! you're not calling anyone!
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philN
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I like the Whole EP alot, but I think I can relate to a lot of songs on It's Hard to Find A Friend more. Granted I can relate to songs on Whole too (e.g. Lullaby is fantastic), but I just always seem to go back to IHTFAF.
I like Winners Never Quit too. And Achilles Heel has grown on me too. Again, a bad Pedro songs is better than most other bands good songs.
I like Winners Never Quit too. And Achilles Heel has grown on me too. Again, a bad Pedro songs is better than most other bands good songs.
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has anyone heard "headphones" it's the new david bazan side project with tw walsh and the guy from starflyer 59
check them out www.purevolume.com/headphones
check them out www.purevolume.com/headphones
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MewithoutYou said:
Yup. Ran across the streaming audio at Pure Volume a month or so ago. Good stuff. Not as good as Pedro, but still good. I'll probably get it when it comes out.
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