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May 1st, 2004 by Shopping Bag Pedro the Lion has Control over me
I wish sarcasm came through on these damned things… Anyway, singer/songwriter David Bazan of Pedro the Lion – who is surely devout – serenades listeners in his gorgeous baritone (reminiscent of Hayden or Mike Johnson) with wonderfully written songs about believing in, questioning, and challenging faith. Rather than preach a clean lifestyle or dedicate his music to the joyous praises of Jesus, Bazan writes songs that make thinkers out of his listeners – regardless of their faith or lack thereof. His lilting whine of a voice and his downbeat, somber tunes (which occasionally rock but more often drone) are like a plush red velvet couch that invites the listener to lay down and enjoy a glass of fine wine. Control is in no way a departure from his other albums. Bazan, who plays guitar, drums, bass, and keyboards on Control and often handles all the instruments on his records, is joined this time by Casey Foubert on bass, percussion, and keyboards. Control is the quintessential album for Pedro fans and newbies alike. The music is killer, the lyrics impressive, and the voice like a thick layer of maple syrup you pour over life’s pancakes. |
Christian indie rock? I know, I know… I never ever would have thought that I would ever listen to anything remotely religious – save my favorite band of all time Jars of Clay.