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    The Phantom Tollbooth 1997/Pedro the Lion
    Pedro the Lion — Whole EP cover

    Pedro the Lion

    Whole EP

    (1997)

    Reviewed by Shari Lloyd

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    Label Tooth & Nail RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth1997
    emoindie rocklo-fi

    Cute cover. The little lion is adorable, a real change for Tooth and Nail. Open, home-spun arrangements emphasize the lyrics, which are very intelligent. This will be a shock to hardcore Tooth and Nail fans who haven't caught on to their label's diversity. It's too mellow and light weight for my tastes, but a well-done work nonetheless.

    3 tocks

    Other coverage for this album

    Puddlegum 1998Reviewed by Kevin Flick / Jim MendenhallAt first glance, we were both skeptical that this CD might just be another product from a mediocre Christian band. The art, however, implied that this band was doing something original. After scanning the demo tape, it became apparent that Pedro the Lion was offering the listener a very appealing sound. Pedro the Lion's debut EP is a unique blend of mellow, emotional rock with a laid back beat.…Garlic Press #6Reviewed by michellefor the 1st couple of listens i figured that these guys, minus the vocals, sounded identical to joe christmas & wondered why t&n would even release another band that sounded so ... similar. now i am admitting that i am quite wrong, even though there may be similarities, pedro is quite diff. in a charming way. 5 guys from shoreline, wa with these 6 songs which are almost slower than the average…The Phantom Tollbooth 1997Reviewed by Linda T. StonehockerThere's something about this that says, "Buy me. I'm loveable!" Great packaging, interesting lyrics, a short and sweet EP. The music is less likeable; a single key, beat, and melody stretched into a complete concept is a little flat for my tastes, but you have to admire their consistency. 3 tocks

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