Phoenix

Phoenix

Pedro the Lion

Polyvinyl Records

In the 15 years since Pedro The Lion’s break up, primary songwriter David Bazan has been anything but quiet. Releasing albums that covered everything from sparse acoustic music to synth pop and even Christmas music, Bazan has been extremely prolific with his output. Recently, Bazan began using the name Pedro The Lion and the band’s first album in 15 years, Phoenix, has arrived. Picking up nearly where it left off with 2004’s Achilles Heel, the band returns to creating intimate, straight ahead indie rock that endeared them to so many; truly a return to form. (Simon Weedn)