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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

Top Track

Slow and Steady Wins the Race
All the way to grandma's house I stayed on the narrow path but my brother wandered off deep into the wood bitten twice by rattle snakes tangled in... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. 90
    There's a tragic humanism in these songs that almost recalls "Dead Man Walking".... There's a rare depth beneath his subtle guitar and tired, textured voice, one that resonates beyond any little musical coterie.
  2. Virtually sparkles with pop craftsmanship-
  3. It's all very precious stuff, sounding like some of Sebadoh's best material. Kids who've eaten up the whole indie-rock thing thus far will go bananas over Pedro the Lion.
  4. An interesting album, spooky in spots, but other than the terrific "Slow and Steady," this one's a curiosity.
  5. Winners Never Quit plugs along on two gears-- the "ballad" and the "rocker." The ballads rely on obvious signifiers like acoustic guitars, brushed cymbals, and pianos. Moody!
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. AlexE.
    Oct 21, 2001
    10
    This is the greatest CD in the world!
  2. ZackS
    Feb 8, 2008
    10
    I wanted so badly to give it a 9 based on the title track, which is slow and somewhat sludgy, but damned if I don't just keep coming I wanted so badly to give it a 9 based on the title track, which is slow and somewhat sludgy, but damned if I don't just keep coming back to this one time and time again. It's by far my favorite, exploring themes of religion, murder, relationships, family, and salvation in the twisted, quixotic way that only Dave Bazan can. This and Control are just unbeatable for me. Collapse
  3. ChristineV.
    Nov 13, 2001
    10
    This CD makes me cry :'( in a good way :)
  4. rubenr
    Apr 10, 2003
    10
    this album is fucking great
  5. Rob
    Oct 27, 2003
    10
    this album is way underrated...i think it's on of the best albums of all time. it really makes you think. in more ways than one. this album is way underrated...i think it's on of the best albums of all time. it really makes you think. in more ways than one. Avoiding being caught doesn't mean yer conscience is clear.... Expand
  6. andy
    Nov 21, 2002
    9
    great concept album, first couple of times I didn't get the story but now it's clear as a bell, a good record to slit your wrists to.
  7. LeroyBY
    Feb 3, 2004
    8
    This album is very honest lyrically. It's very musically simple, but if you're an indie rock fan you may or may not like this CD. This album is very honest lyrically. It's very musically simple, but if you're an indie rock fan you may or may not like this CD. It is most definitly nit happy, but I personally strongly recommend the album. Listen to the lyrics and enjoy the mussic Expand

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