Pedro the Lion - Havasu - VINYL LP

After a 15-year hiatus, Seattle, WA's David Bazan reformed his legendary project Pedro the Lion with the of Phoenix, it's first new album in over a decade. Phoenix became an instant critical darling, with publications such as NPR saying InchIt's a feat to reignite an old flame after 15 years; it's another thing altogether to make it burn brighter than ever,Inch and Vulture calling it InchBazan's best work in years and a worthy successor to a back catalog beloved by indie rock and emo fans for over 20 years.InchPhoenix not only marked the project's official comeback, it quietly introduced Bazan's ambitious plan of recording 5 full-length albums devoted to each city he lived in throughout his youth. With Havasu, Bazan goes back to the seventh grade, where he and his family spent one year living in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The result is an open-hearted acknowledgment of shame and elation both, spaciously but delicately arranged in affirmation of the nurturing those feelings deserve-even if the kid in need of validation has long since grown up and moved away. After 25 years refining and building what he calls his Inchgarden of songs,Inch David Bazan has sold hundreds of thousands of albums, performed in sold-out clubs and living rooms around the globe, and played high-profile live sessions with the likes of NPR's Tiny Desk, KEXP, WNYC's Soundcheck, and many others. His music has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Vox, Paste and others, as well as 2019 year-end lists from NPR and Aquarium Drunkard. With Havasu, Bazan continues his prolific trajectory while planting the seeds for darker stories ahead. Album Tracks 1. Don't Wanna Move 2. Too Much 3. First Drum Set 4. Teenage Sequencer 5. Own Valentine 6. Making the Most of It 7. Old Wisdom 8. Stranger 9. Good Feeling 10. Lost Myself

Capping off a fruitful 12-year long solo career, singer/songwriter David Bazan resurrects and reunites with both the moniker and mindset of his profoundly influential indie rock outfit, Pedro the Lion, with the follow up to their 2004 opus, Achilles Heel. The band's new album and Polyvinyl debut, Phoenix, marks a return to form for the beloved group, while mapping out the emotional intricacies and childhood experiences of growing up in Phoenix, AZ - a process that would ultimately shape Bazan's adult life. Album Tracks 1. Sunrise 2. Yellow Bike 3. Clean Up 4. Powerful Taboo 5. Model Homes 6. Piano Bench 7. Circle K 8. Quietest Friend 9. Tracing the Grid 1. Black Canyon 2. My Phoenix 3. All Seeing Eye 4. Leaving the Valley

On Pedro the Lion's new album Santa Cruz, critically acclaimed musician David Bazan returns with a new chapter in his ambitious and ongoing recording project - 5 albums devoted to places he lived in throughout his life. Santa Cruz is Bazan's third album in the series and follows up where 2022's Havasu and 2019's Phoenix left off. Tracks like InchModestoInch and InchLittle HelpInch foreshadow Bazan's exposure and ultimate love of classic rock n' roll records, while songs like InchIt'll All Work OutInch showcase his unique approach to synthesizers, something he introduced with the 2005 self-titled Headphones album. The stories on Santa Cruz highlight Bazan's teenage years and solidifies what he sees as an exposition in a traditional three-act structure.After 25 years refining and building what he calls his Inchgarden of songs,Inch David Bazan has sold hundreds of thousands of albums, performed in sold-out venues and living rooms around the globe, and played high-profile live sessions with the likes of NPR's Tiny Desk, KEXP, WNYC's Soundcheck, WXPN's World Cafe and many others. His music has been featured in outlets such as The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Vox, Paste, Aquarium Drunkard and others. Album Tracks 1. It'll All Work Out 2. Santa Cruz 3. Little Help 4. Tall Pines 5. Don't Cry Now 6. Remembering 7. Teacher's Pet 8. Parting 9. Modesto 10. Spend Time 11. Only Yesterday