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I’m only 16. Therefore I have not had the pleasure of seeing the singer/songwriter greats of before my time. But from a modern standpoint, David Bazan may be one of the most honest, authentic musicians I’ve come across. When I critique music I tend to look at the lyrics above the music. In today’s music scene you often see the opposite, with the catchy hook taking dominance over the lyrical meaning and very rarely will you find a simple balance of the two. Pedro the Lion’s oldest album ‘It’s Hard to Find a Friend,’ fortunately, is that rarity. It has both, almost all of the time. Lyrically, as much as I would like to critique his political, religious, and sometimes confusing words, there is always this feeling of contentment for me to just shut up and listen. Melodically, it’s simple, yet beautiful. Everything from the structure of the songs is consistent and well done

This album specifically is full of great stuff. From the catchy “Big Trucks,” all the way to the confident “Promise,” and my personal favorite, “Bad Diary Days.” I feel this is the best Pedro the Lion album out. It just makes you want to quit your safe, secure day job, pick up a guitar, and join a band. This album has been out since ‘01 and I wonder why it took me until April, seven years later, to earn my first listen. It’s cruel, I tell you, cruel!

Have a Listen:
Pedro the Lion – “Bad Diary Days” DOWNLOAD MP3