Pedro the Lion

The Profile

Pedro the Lion is an American indie rock band formed in Seattle and led by David Bazan. Known for introspective lyrics and a sparse, emotive sound, the band released several acclaimed albums including Control and Achilles Heel.

Led by David Bazan; formed in Seattle. Achilles Heel and Control are among the band's well-known albums. The review on DeBaser (murmur) praises Achilles Heel for its emotional range.

The review praises Pedro the Lion's Achilles Heel as an emotionally resonant indie/alternative rock album. It highlights contrasts between joy and melancholy across songs like Transcontinental, I Do, Discretion and The Fleecing. The reviewer sees David Bazan's work as among the best on the U.S. alternative scene.