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    Pedro the Lion

    The Only Reason I Feel Secure

    (1999)

    Reviewed by Tim

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    Label Jade Tree RecordsDecapolis1999
    indie rocklo-fisinger-songwriterslowcore

    This isn't my fancy, but it is the best at this style of indie rock, or whatever you want to call it.

    B+

    Other coverage for this album

    Decapolis January 2002Reviewed by Tom BastianBefore signing to Jade Tree Records the Seattle based indie rock band Pedro the Lion released a full-length and an EP on the now defunct Seattle based label, Made in Mexico. "It's Hard to Find a Friend" was the band's first attempt at a full-length release while the EP "The Only Reason I Feel Secure" was the band's much anticipated 2nd release for the label. Jade Tree records has re-mastered and…Opus 2000Reviewed by Jason MoreheadMusic is a fickle mistress. One minute, you're the darling of the critics and at the front of the kids' minds. The next, you're appearing on a Rhino compilation. And there are those things that are often mixed blessings. For example, the dreaded "you just recorded a perfect album and now you have to follow it with something even better" syndrome. Radiohead has it, thanks to OK Computer. According…Decapolis 1999Reviewed by ConradIt's great for what it is, not my cup of tea though (I like upbeat tempos). You'll like it if you like thoughtful music. Stuff to listen to when you are in a quiet contemplative mood. If you like that type of music, its really really good, worth checking out. B+Decapolis 1999Reviewed by TomPedro the Lion is one of my favorite bands. Their music is mellow(for the most part) and simple, yet their songs are written extremely well. Close your eyes, lay down in your bed, and let yourself get wrapped up in the story like songs of Pedro the Lion. David Bazan's voice is full of pure emotion that goes right from his heart to yours. A-Decapolis 1999Reviewed by dmkThere's something to be said for subtlety. Amidst the glut of kick and scream, swing and shake your booty rock coming across radio waves these days, it takes a truly unique spin on music to catch the picky music listener's ear and make them listen. Pedro the Lion is hardly the most original band in the world (Nothing eclectic in the musicianship or the presence), but it seems the entire lack of…

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