Pedro the Lion takes me back. I listen to "Criticism As Inspiration" or "I Am Always the One Who Calls" and almost feel like I am back on the Red Line, holding my discman and watching Chicago stream by on my way downtown. I am also incredibly fond of Bazan's take on "Be Thou My Vision."
However, I will always be drawn to the better signing voice, the male/female vocals (thanks Fleetwood Mac) and the overall grandeur of an album like The King is Dead. "January Hymn" is especially gorgeous.
It doesn't seem quite fair...Bazan sounding like he's recording alone in his closet against The Decemberists with their superstar guests and HD videos and guest spots on Portlandia...but Music Death Match isn't about fairness, right?
Winner: The King is Dead
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