Somewhere in the middle of cementing their place as one of Washington D.C.’s most revered and seminal artists, SWIZ managed to churn out this EP for Jade Tree as their final output. And what a way to go. Raspy, abrasive, chaotic post-punk from the Capitol City – the kind that made them famous, only with Dave.

Shawn Brown: Vocals
Jason Farrell: Guitar
Dave Stern: Bass
Alex Daniels: Drums

Recorded May 1990
Released May 1992
Recorded at Inner Ear, VA
Engineered by Eli Janney
Mixed by Eli & Swiz
Mastered at Future Disc by Eddie Schreyer, CA
Layout/Graphics by Jason Farrell
Photography: Nicole-Jean-Chavez

Track listing:
1. Black
2. Nine
3. Cakewalk
4. Paralysis

Following a critically acclaimed debut album for Made In Mexico, singer/songwriter David Bazan returned to his Seattle home studio to craft the bulk of Winners Never Quit – a haunted collection of new material that traces the fictional story of a man who vows to maintain his good name despite a slew of devious activity and malicious intent. Stripped down to a voice and a guitar, Bazan is a modern-day folk champion. Behind a band, he loses his timidity and commands attention with an impassioned voice and a compelling narrative. In either sphere, Bazan is an accomplished artist and unique talent.

David Bazan: All Instruments

Recorded October 1999
Released March 2000

Engineered by Blake Wescott at Spectre & by David Bazan at Control
Mixed by Blake Wescott at Spectre
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, NJ
Illustrations by Steve Ruetschle
Layout by Jeremy Dean

1. Slow and Steady Wins the Race
2. Simple Economics
3. To Protect the Family Name
4. A Mind of Her Own
5. Never Leave a Job Half Done
6. Eye on the Finish Line
7. Bad Things to Such Good People
8. Winners Never Quit

The re-release of PEDRO THE LION’S critically acclaimed debut album has been remixed, remastered, and repackaged with a brand new layout and lyrics for the first time. Upon its release in 1998, the album was an instant hit, propelling singer/songwriter David Bazan into the consciousness of newfound fans around the globe and topping many critics’ lists, making it a must for any PEDRO THE LION fan.

David Bazan sang, played guitar and drums. Jonathan Ford played bass.

Recorded 1998
Released October 16, 2001

Recorded by David Bazan at Casa Recording Co. in 1998 with the assistance of Blake Wescott, Cameron Elliot, and Jonathan Ford.

Mixed by David Bazan and Casey Foubert at Control in 2001
Mastered at RFI

Songs (c) 1998 Juan the Owl

Photo taken by James Morelos
Layout by Andy Myers and David Bazan with assistance from Jeremy Dean

1. Of Up and Coming Monarch
2. The Longer I Lay Here
3. Big Trucks
4. Suspect Fled the Scene
5. Bad Diary Days
6. The Longest Winter
7. When They Really Get to Know You They Will Run
8. Of Minor Prophets and Their Prostitute Wives
9. The Bells
10. Secret of the Easy Yoke
11. The Well
12. Promise

The follow-up EP to PEDRO THE LION’S debut album was originally released in 1999 and hailed by critics and fans alike as further proof of singer/songwriter David Bazan’s genius. Remixed, remastered, and repackaged with a brand new layout and lyrics for the first time, the EP also contains 3 extra tracks that originally comprised Pedro’s first single.

David Bazan sang and played guitar.
Ben Brubaker played drums.
Josh Golden played bass.

Recorded 1999
Released October 16, 2001

Tracks 1-5 were recorded by Blake Westcott and David Bazan at Casa Recording Co. in 1999.
*tracks 6-8 were recorded by David Bazan at Casa Recorded Co. in 1998.

Mixed by David Bazan and Casey Foubert at Control in 2001
All tracks mastered at RFI.

Songs (c) 1999 Juan the Owl

Photo taken by Ben Brubaker
Layout by Andy Myers and David Bazan with assistance from Jeremy Dean.

Track list:
1. Criticism as Inspiration
2. I Am Always the One Who Calls
3. Invention
4. Letter from a Concerned Follower
5. Be Thou My Vision
6. Big Trucks
7. Diamond Ring
8. Invention

PAINT IT BLACK‘s follow up to their urgent and trouncing CVA is epic in comparison.  Not simply in terms of song length, but more importantly in terms of subject matter.  Paradise contains all the mile-a-minute passion of the last release coupled with a more thematic tone, exploring the personal pains of divorce, the more global concerns of war and how the two are hopelessly intertwined.  The end result is a heroic look inward and ultimately a catharsis guised in uncompromising intensity and spirit.

Colin McGinniss: Lead Guitar

Andy Nelson: The Bass Guitar / Vocals
David Wagenschutz: Drums
Dan Yemin: Vocals / Guitar
Melodious assistance: Dave Hause & Jason Yawn
Produced by J. Robbins & Paint It Black
Recorded and Mixed in September 2004 by J. Robbins at Phase / College Park, MD
Mastered at West West Side Music by Alan Douches / Assisted by Kim Dumas
Layout by Tim Gough

Track list:

1. Election Day
2. Pink Slip
3. Exit Wounds
4. Ghosts
5. The New Brutality
6. Athiests In Foxholes
7. Nicaragua
8. Labor Day
9. Burn The Hive
10. Panic
11. Angel
12. The Pharmacist
13. 365
14. Memorial Day

Pressing info:
1000 Green vinyl with factory printed jackets, 250 lime green marble with hand numbered silk-screened jackets. 25 lime green marble with hand numbered spray painted jackets.