Pedro The Lion – ‘Phoenix’ (Big Scary Monsters/Polyvinyl)
‘Phoenix’ is a particularly notable release in the narrative of Pedro The Lion. While also being the first full-length since 2004’s cult favourite, ‘Achilles’ Heel’, it marks the end of David Bazan’s pilgrimage as a solo act, returning to the project that first made his name in the late nineties, and won many hearts over with its signature emo-laden, lo-fi alternative rock – or slowcore, if you will. Incidentally, this is the first Pedro release since David’s publicly announced disenchantment with the faith that was shared by so many of his early listeners.
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