Bazan

David Bazan's voice captivates me. I like his solo stuff and I like his stuff with Pedro the Lion, a lot. His lyrics are thoughtful and his sound is bright and rustic. His obsession with "being bad" make all his albums sound like therapy sessions. I forgive him (no pun) for starting off on the religious side.

"I do" captures all of my fears about marriage

"Rapture" summarizes cheating sex

"Longest Winter" is the second greatest breakup song (after Smoking Popes - Pretty Pathetic)

"Cold beer and cigarettes," "Curse your branches," and "Arizona" are thoughtful. And I can harmonize with all them which is a major plus.

Easiest way to listen without buying is lala.com - but you only get to listen once!