David Bazan - Fewer Moving Parts EP (BARK65) (BARSUK)
Most recent solo release from Pedro The Lion and Headphones main man David Bazan.
This is possibly the most infectious CD I've picked up in ages. Neatly put together, 10 songs in total, 5 songs recorded as both full arrangements and stripped down acoustic versions. I can't make my mind up which I prefer, but both versions have something different to offer. The 'full band' versions are well thought out, featuring the standard band set up and the odd synth without the garish 'new rave' factor and some inspired arrangements. The Acoustic songs are simply voice and acoustic, basic even fragile, and if nothing else proving his songs are sooo good, they would work even if they were played on an underwater piano by a fish...
Highlights for me are title track 'Fewer Broken Pieces' which will ring true to anyone who's been in or around bands and the brilliant 'Cold Beer And Cigarettes'.
Lyrically Bazan is the money, musically intelligent and all round awesome... even his beard.
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